What's going on? I've been going to the site every day waiting to see updates. Hopefully they've finished the script and have some really good explanations behind those "baby blues" and "management." Guess we'll just have to wait and see. What should be changed? Well, while the visuals are amazing and I really do like the film, there are a few aspects that could be dealt with better. First, there are some clichés, well more than some. Now I'm not saying Jorge Rodriguez or Ferrari did a bad job, because they didn't. Clichés were probably necessary for the simple reason that they were trying to present what should have been a scene in a feature film in 19 minutes, and to do that they utilized the clichés to get the audience on a more comfortable ground. Which is fine, but in the feature film those lines have to be corrected. Next is acting. I realize that the actors you got had to work for almost (or) nothing at all and they really did not do a terrible job. But if your going to turn this into a feature, your going to need some better ones. Paul Gordon did a pretty good job but he had some bad lines and would probably work better on stage then on screen. And lastly, and this is a small thing, use more practicals for your firearms. You probably could get more real looking explosions with actual explosions, same with gunfire instead of airsoft. Now I know you guys couldn't afford the insurance but maybe this time you can. Other than that, good film you guys and good luck. I can't wait to see the final project and hope you'll post some news on its development soon.
We are feverishly working on the feature script and are working with producers to bring BROKEN to the big screen. We hope to be in full pre-production soon. Thanks for the interest and support! Wish us luck!
thanks for the advice. I think we will be alright ; )
"BROKEN is essentially a demonstration of the mastery of horror imagery and techniques...effective and professional. Looking forward to “BROKEN: The Feature." - Roger Ebert (Film Critic Chicago SunTimes/Ebert & Roeper)
"B R O K E N has all the visual potency of the likes of The Matrix and Fight Club." - FilmFocus UK
"4 STARS! "Broken” looks great, sounds great and threatens to put a bullet between your eyes right from the get go." - Film Threat
"Excellent directing, camerawork, music, production design, and very well edited. The production value is truly amazing for $8000. The story is intriging and as a viewer you want to know more. Very nice job, you guys have talent." - Jonathan Krane (Producer: Swordfish, Face Off, The General's Daughter, Phenomenon, Look Who's Talking)
"Allow me to introduce you to the next big thing. ...the sweetest indie trailer this side of the Matrix. They have single handedly taken indie to the next level . This $8,000 dollar film looks as good as Sin City. - MoviesOnline CANADA
"Broken rivals the Lord Of The Rings Extended Editions...a how to guide, a budget handbook for budding filmmakers." - DVD Reviewer UK
"I really dug the style and the visuals, and hope to see something a little LENGTHIER from you in the future. The next David Fincher perhaps?" - JoBlo.com
A must for anyone intending to make their own low budget action/thriller. This should be a essential part of any independent filmmaker's library. - Einsider.com
"The film was made for $8,000 but looks like it a million!" - Cinema Insomnia.com
"B R O K E N packing enough cinematic DY-NO-MITE to completely blow your ass off! It delivers a skull-shattering array of special effects shots that equals the quality of big budgeted studio flicks!" - Living Corpse.com
"...reminded me of a mix between The Sixth Sense, Fight Club, and Sin City." - Cin3ma TV
"It looks like something Quentin Tarantino might have done on his day off when he was jamming with the Wachowski Brothers." - Film Guru.net
"...literally overflows with bullets, brains and blood…Sam Raimi would be proud." - DVD Verdict
"It's sheer entertainment. Best indie & the most effective indie calling card we've ever seen. Hell, you could hand these two guys MI: 3 and it might draw me into watch it." - Need Coffee.com
"...seeing people creating works like this is like a breath of fresh air... T he people behind BROKEN could probably step up to the major leagues." - Cleverdonkey.com
"An amazing little head trip!" - Christopher Null, filmcritic.com
"Broken, an action/sci-fi piece complete with explosions, automatic weapons, & a stylish, neo-noir look that isn't all that far removed from its main stylistic inspiration, the Matrix trilogy." -PLAY Magazine
"The film is tightly plotted and the action fast paced. Overall 2 tumbs up!" - ILMfan.com
"...shot for a mind-bogglingly small $8,000, which includes over 100 visual effects shots. Stuff like this must make the Hollywood studios tremble." - Pixel Surgeon.com
"These guys are responsible for, perhaps, one of the highest quality independent films ever created." - Entertainmentopia
"Broken is violent, gritty, and entertaining as hell. - Filmmaking.com
"...a diabolical short." Image Icon Entertainment
"A slick-looking little short....we might be looking at the next David Fincher in Ferrari." - Entertain Your Brain
"...sensibilities of a video game and the visual feel of films like SAW and SEVEN. - Foywonder
"B R O K E N is a quality film! It's the best suspense thriller you never saw." - World's Greatest Critic.com
"A great achievement in Independent Cinema. It is probably the best short film I've ever seen." - The Horror Review
"If you're planning on filming your own short movie anytime in the future you'd be well advised to check out Broken to see how to make a short movie right!" - Dangerous Universe.com
"...undeniably impressive...a slick and glossy twenty minutes of suspense and special effects." - Spinning Image UK
"Let’s just say that if The Matrix was a darker movie, it would be BROKEN’s bigger brother. BROKEN definitely represents a victory for low budget cinema." - Shade.ca
"Amazing little no budget short film. We loved it! - Hackermovies.com - GERMANY
"Stylish, noirish and edgy, Broken engages from the start" - Andrew L. Urban - Urbancinefile.com.au
"B R O K E N may have started as a independent project but Hollywood is definitely going to take notice." - The MovieReporter GERMANY
"B R O K E N is not only stunning visually, but the story is incredibly intense and unbelievably well acted." - Rogue Cinema
""B R O K E N secludes your mind, ties you down, gives yah a bit of a tickle and then slaps you in the face." - CG UNDERGROUND
"It's slick with fast paced editing and plenty of style to boot...the trailer flies by and leaves you thirsty for more." - The Movie Blog
"Check out BROKEN - a short sharp shock to the system." - Monstersatplay.com
Twenty minutes well spent...this is one of the coolest action films I've seen in a while!" - Cinema Crazed
"Director Alex Ferrari is confident with the camera – the end product is slick, well edited and very professional. For a brief no-budget film with amateur actors, I dug B R O K E N quite a bit." - CHUD.com
"...it brings cool action to the screen, also throws in cool little head twists and mind f@*ks for the ride. BROKEN just blew my mind." - CAN Magazine
"It looks good and is a new benchmark for other short film makers to aspire to visually." - Rumour Machine
It´s a brilliant visual film. - Filmfanzine
" Part David Fincher, part The Matrix...B R O K E N certainly impresses." - Beyond Hollywood.com
"I wanted more. I could not recommend it enough." - Film Bomb
"Kinda struck me as a cross between the Twilight Zone, Saw, & a Hong Kong action film...really damn impressive for only $8000." - Horrorchannel.com
"Broken leaves you with a taste of what this company can do, and a desire for more." - Cinema Blend
"I must say I was honestly blown away, very impressive work....by far one of the slickest short films I've seen in a long while." - SUPERHERO HYPE!.com
"This is a very impressive piece of work. If you like action, check this out. Broken is worth tracking down." - Blog Critics
"B R O K E N is a slick production: 15 minutes of mayhem with the impossibly low budget of $8,000...bang-up job." - Film Fodder
"Really everything that a short film film should be." - Lights Out Films
"...this is a great looking movie." - Films in Review
"It's an action/thriller shot for only $8000 - this thing looks fantastic." - TwitchFilm
"It really shows what you can accomplish with a little bit of cash and a lot of talent...definitely worth a watch." - DV Guru.com
"B R O K E N looks like a helluva lot of movie for $8000 bucks." - GreenCine Daily
"Take my advice about this film. Be IMPRESSED!" - Review Guy Online.com
"I recommend viewing BROKEN to anyone interested in high production values / low budget film work. The short is inspiring." - Film Roar
"This has to be one of the better made action trailers I’ve seen..." - Movie Poop Shoot
"B R O K E N is a short-but-sweet action fan's fix...you won't have to wait long for the bullets to fly." - HollywoodBitchSlap
"Very impressive...and looked like the effects were done by seasoned pros with a major bankroll behind them." - Supercalafragalistic.com
"B R O K E N has a slick look that rivals a studio film." - 7M Pictures
"The production values rival any big-budget film out there." - Invisibleman Online
"B R O K E N is violent, gritty, and entertaining as hell" - VFXSoup
"This movie is f-ing awesome and deserves to be played on a big BIG screen." - REwindvideo.com
"Kick ass trailer! Seriously, for $8K, I want to see more. Very cool!" - Metacritic.com
"With over 100 visual effects, BROKEN is tour de force." - Inkietos.com
You guys are going to kick ass with the feature. Now that the scripts done I hope the updates will be more forthcoming. I really hope this goes well for you guys. You deserve it.
I have to agree with most of the criticisms of BROKEN already presented here, though not as extreme as some have stated. It does have problems that really need to be addressed in taking it to feature level (writing & actor direction mostly); however - it is an impressive short & whoever can't be happy for two indie guys catching a break just cannot be happy - congratulations & best of luck!
Every story is worth telling, it's just how you tell it - Me. Have Fun!
I must say that I was very disappointed when I got saw your short. The visuals were absolutly fantastic, however the script and story lacked significantly. I hope your feature doesn't loose money, but I think in the end it will. Just remember that story is better than "looking cool." I would say that if you were going to make a full length feature film, you should work on your screenplay more than anything.
thts one really impressive trailer. id really love to watch the short.... im frm india and the dvd wil never reach this part of the planet... is there any way i could watch it online?
Concept Art / Location Comparison Costume Design Gallery w/ Commentary
Storyboards: The ENTIRE Collection for BROKEN ( 9 Edited Sequences ) Storyboards: Comparison with Final Shots
Rehearsals: Rehearsal Comparison with Final Scene Blocking Action in a Scene w/ Commentary Evolution of an Action Sequence w/ Commentary A Director's Best Friend - Finding Your Shot
Head go BOOM: "The Guacamole Gun" w/ Commentary Recipe: "How to Make a Guacamole Gun" Mister Tony's Neighborhood: "A Technical Advisor's Job" with Tony Gomez
Special Effects Make-up Breakdown with Megan Graham Anatomy of Scar Anatomy of a Tatoo Anatony of Burnt Eyes Bonus: Brain Matter Recipe
Anatomy of a Stunt: w/ Commentary Shotgun Blast The Dive for Life
Guns, Guns, Guns: "How to Get Pro Looking Guns with Little or No $$$" The Weapons Getting Guns to Look Real Where to Get Them
Tips on Producing an Indie Film: with Jorge F. Rodriguez Reverse Budgeting Insurance: Weapons and Stunt Work Locations Feeding Your Crew Stunt Work Production Design Tips and Tricks Props Go Make Your Movie
Being There: The On-Set Experience 12 Behind the Scene Vignettes on the set of BROKEN as we shot it !
How to Make DV look like Film! with Alex Ferrari Why Shoot MiniDV? Filter Packages for Post Production Design Costumes & Color Palette Lighting Color Correction Shooting 24p: The Camera Getting the Cameras
Color Correction Lab: The Overview w/ Commentary Color Correction Comparison with FINAL FOOTAGE
Visual Effects Breakdowns w/ Commentary from Sean Falcon & Dan Cregan
VFX Breakdown: The Title Sequence w/ Alex Ferrari & Dan Cregan
Visual Effects in Indie Film: with Sean Falcon Pre Production MiniDV and Compositing Why Shoot 24p? 1 Chip vs 3 Chip MiniDV Cameras Practical and Digital Effects Compositing Before or After Color Correction MiniDV Blowup to Film 3D Animation in Indie Film Gun Muzzle Blasts Compositing: The Details Digital Matte Painting Shaking Things Up Bullet POV Blowing Up Someone's Head Where Do I Find Visual Effects Talent for my Film? I Want to Composite Too... Where Can I Get Training? Apple's SHAKE Doing It Yourself
Cinematography in Indie Film: with Angel Barroeta Planning BROKEN Challenges on BROKEN Tools: The Camera Tools: The Lights Tools: Moving the Camera Shooting: Digital or Film? Panasonic's DVX100a Some Advice
Sound Design/Composing in Indie Film: with Mark Roumelis Original Music in Indie Film Composing BROKEN Doing It Yourself Recording Sound for 24p on DAT: The Sync Issue Doing Audio Tests
B R O K E N has all the visual potency of the likes of The Matrix and Fight Club." - FilmFocus UK
"Allow me to introduce you to the next big thing. ...the sweetest indie film this side of the Matrix. They have single handedly taken indie to the next level . This $8,000 dollar film looks as good as Sin City. - MoviesOnline CANADA
"4 STARS! "Broken” looks great, sounds great and threatens to put a bullet between your eyes right from the get go." - Film Threat