The Waiting Room

2011
6m

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As a man sits in the waiting room of his life, he cycles through the present, the past, and the future as he prepares for the ultimate adventure of his life to Taiwan.As a man sits in the waiting room of his life, he cycles through the present, the past, and the future as he prepares for the ultimate adventure of his life to Taiwan.As a man sits in the waiting room of his life, he cycles through the present, the past, and the future as he prepares for the ultimate adventure of his life to Taiwan.

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6.9/10

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The film was shot in the Ottawa International Film Festival's 72 Hour Film Challenge. The film won 1 of 2 possible awards, the Voter's Favourite Audience Award.

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10/10

great production values, classy...hauntingly poignant!

"As a man sits in the waiting room of his life, he cycles through the present, the past, and the future as he prepares for the ultimate adventure of his life to Taiwan."

Well written, acted and directed short. I couldn't think of any other way to describe it in the summary, so I used the word "classy". The entire cast does an absolutely perfect job in this short. The cinematography is lush. The art direction is well rendered. While the storyline is timeless, the twist ending keeps it fresh. Pace is frenetic, yet transparent. I love the way that Williams transitions, from past, present, and future, seamlessly. Lighting, sound, and camera work were first rate. I felt captivated throughout. Keep an eye on this up and coming director(Alex Williams), as he is surely on the cusp of greatness! Reminds me of a young Scorsese. Can not recommend this highly enough.