Chatter

I am going to assume this is by Rabies Babies. Guys. Your film was mind-blowing. Amazing incorporation of prop. Bobby Young was completely hilarious. Definite contender for Dunedin champ. Possible grand final contender (even though it is much, much too early to say). Respect.

This film blew my mind. Having seen it twice now (it was shown in the first heat, in order for some team members to be able to see it on the big screen before traveling overseas), I can attest to its strength, in every respect. This film has visual, editing, acting and story chops in equally overflowing supply, and was, quite simply, a joy to watch. Having seen all of the films from Dunedin this year, this is the one that I became the most invested in, in both a story sense, and with its place in the competition. There are some other very strong films in Dunedin this year, but this is the one I *like* the most, and I hope that it is recognised appropriately, come City Finals time, and with any luck, national finals time.

Cop invents new wire based toy - seeks fame and fortune via patents office. Pro's - All in all a very polished film. The acting and script were good, very good. What a coup to get the usually camera shy Mayor of Invercargill in the movie. Nice freeze frame ending. Cons - If I’m being picky (and I am), the use of Bobby Young was incidental to the story.

loved this film still talking about it today with my team.

Fantastic mockumentary style short film. Superb acting from all of the cast. Well done to everyone involved in making this film.

If this flick isn't in the City Finals selection I say we burn the Judges at the stake, in the Octagon, on Finals night! A perfect 10/10. I simply could not locate a single flaw in this epic film. And it seemed so much longer than the 7 minutes running time. It actually 'felt' like a documentary. A damn good one too. Quite aside from the vast array of interesting characters (Tim Shadbolt), the rough-red-neck cops ("I use the chatter ring to hold the offender down, and then Mace him!") a room of hoodied ne'er do wells and then we're off to a dance party for spinning the chatter ring on a dick!!!! Its a wtf laugh out loud moment that actually works! The patent clerk, the Senior cop ("I think its a bit shit actually."), the Asian TV presenter and his ENORMOUS Rubiks cube, the garage guy, even the weak Bobby Young character all put in 5-star performances. Terrific casting all round. But the nights delight, was their Leading Man. The screen was barely able to hold him back, a real contender for Best actor, I reckon. "This much (arms wide) This Much! (Arms wider and grin to match!)" The audience loved it! In thirty years of the entertainment industry I have heard an audience spontaneously foot-roll only six times before, and this film totally earned it. Matt Campbell and his team of non-professional film-makers (hard to believe isn't it) have hit a V48Hours home run. A story with really interesting characters and set up, absolutely picture perfect, (never once did our attention stray to something they did not want us to see), and audio as crisp and clear as new $50 note. Delicious. I'll put money down at the TAB that this is a significant winner.

Chatter and Rabies Babies is the new Avatar and James Cameron at the Oscars. Biggest 48 hour snub ever. My heart goes out to your guys, awesome team and best 48 film ive ever seen.

I'm really looking forward to seeing this film once it is posted online. From all reports, it's a great flick.

Wow grabbed my attention straight away with the cop uniform and dynamic actor, well done! The mani actor was really good here, genuine and funny. I was plesently surprised when I found this was a fad movie (thought it would be drama). HAHA the Bobby Young guy was really good, reminded me of Joahna Off Summer Heights High! I thought the second policeman was also really funny.. the story just kept throwing interesting characters at me and moving along. The voice over guy was also really good, spot on. LOL shadbolt was a bit of a surprise! Wow really liked the addition of YouTube, great origionality! I found it really funny when the Patent guy was just like.. “stamp” straight after trying it. The rubix cude was also cool!! This was a well made film in every aspect, I think there was just something missing that didn't quite make it through to the finals. Someone suggested that for “Chumping” it was the ending, which was memorable and funny. Perhaps a better ending was needed, or mayby a little more action to balance out the repeditiveness, apart from that excellent job! Keep up the good work guys, I enjoyed your film.

If this flick isn't in the City Finals selection I say we burn the Judges at the stake, in the Octagon, on Finals night! A perfect 10/10. I simply could not locate a single flaw in this epic film. And it seemed so much longer than the 7 minutes running time. It actually 'felt' like a documentary. A damn good one too. Quite aside from the vast array of interesting characters (Tim Shadbolt), the rough-red-neck cops ("I use the chatter ring to hold the offender down, and then Mace him!") a room of hoodied ne'er do wells and then we're off to a dance party for spinning the chatter ring on a dick!!!! Its a wtf laugh out loud moment that actually works! The patent clerk, the Senior cop ("I think its a bit shit actually."), the Asian TV presenter and his ENORMOUS Rubiks cube, the garage guy, even the weak Bobby Young character all put in 5-star performances. Terrific casting all round. But the nights delight, was their Leading Man. The screen was barely able to hold him back, a real contender for Best actor, I reckon. "This much (arms wide) This Much! (Arms wider and grin to match!)" The audience loved it! In thirty years of the entertainment industry I have heard an audience spontaneously foot-roll only six times before, and this film totally earned it. Matt Campbell and his team of non-professional film-makers (hard to believe isn't it) have hit a V48Hours home run. A story with really interesting characters and set up, absolutely picture perfect, (never once did our attention stray to something they did not want us to see), and audio as crisp and clear as new $50 note. Delicious. I'll put money down at the TAB that this is a significant winner.

Chatter and Rabies Babies is the new Avatar and James Cameron at the Oscars. Biggest 48 hour snub ever. My heart goes out to your guys, awesome team and best 48 film ive ever seen.