Check out this short film by Niskayuna high school student Alexandre Gilmet. There's a twist at the end.
"The Drum Set" won the "best film high school" award at the Ballston Spa Film Festival this past weekend. It also won the "best direction" award at the Rod Serling Video Festival, a statewide competition for high school students.
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I can see why "The Drum Set" won best film. Awesome! Thoroughly enjoyed watching. Enjoyed the ending immensely. Very talented young man. Thanks AOA for sharing.
... said Cathy on Aug 9, 2010 at 7:32 PM | link
That was fan-freakin-tastic! Thank you for that.
... said diana on Aug 10, 2010 at 9:44 AM | link
this is great! congratulations to alexandre gilmet - very nice movement throughout the film.
... said jei on Aug 10, 2010 at 9:48 AM | link
Fantastic! Congratulations to Alexandre on the award win - it was VERY well deserved.
... said Allison on Aug 11, 2010 at 9:21 AM | link