Draw the Pirate
Remember the ads that read, “Draw Me!” or “Are You an Artist?” They used to run in magazines and on matchbooks, enticing would-be artists into “auditioning” for an opportunity to receive an art course from an official sounding art school.
I remember them well, even drew the side profile of a woman’s head when I was about 10. I didn’t win, of course, but was offered the opportunity to “buy” their course because I “showed great promise as an artist.” Like the fellow in this well done short film, I believed my submission was a masterpiece. But I handled the rejection a little differently…
Completed in August of 2003, this short, comedic film was written and directed by Jeff Hopkins, a writer-director living in Los Angeles, whose previous works include writing “P1” an audience favorite at the Palm Springs Film Festival, and “Vacancy” a winner of the Kan Film Festival. It stars David Snell, a series regular on the Emmy-award winning crime-drama The Shield.
Doug
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Hilarious! I used to see those on matchbooks all the time. Not so much anymore.
Wow, this is a very professional production, unlike so much of YouTube's content. And the ending was funny and ironic. 4 stars!
I did that too! Don't think I ever heard back from them, the putzes!
I think we have all tried this at one time or another. I wonder if anyone ever won the free art course?
This is right up there with the one you posted a while back, The Black Button I think it was called. This one seems as professional and has an equally ironic ending.
I think the Black Button film edges this one out just a little, and it was done by an amateur film maker (This one may be as well).
But both are quite good. More of these would be great!
Glad you enjoyed. The "Black Button" short film you refer to is here:
http://dougarrington.squarespace.com/blog/2007/7/26/black-button-a-short-film.html
I agree, they are both great!
Doug
I LOVE David Snell on The Shield. He's good in this film too! 2008 will be their last season! I will be broken hearted.
What is the song at the end of this short?
FUNNY! I love surprise endings. Having the guy assume the roll of the sadistic pirate guy but as his commando persona was brilliant.
Jenna: From the credits it looks like the music was made for the film. I never heard it before.