RESEARCH: NEXT DOOR

Yesterday in the lesson, I watched a short film called Next Door. The short film was directed by Drew Mylrea and is a fresh addition in high-definition to the post apocalyptic science-fiction genre. The short film is filled with some impressive, low budget effects and is an exciting exercise in both storyline and tone. The short film lasts just 12 minutes, but it achieves both heart and laughs from the martial law scenario film. 

Next Door is a smart, science fiction comedy about a government collapsing on itself. It features totalitarian police regimes, terrorism where you'd least expect it, and an insight into an entrepreneurs lifestyle through the idea of creating "mugs on mugs". The short film is absurdly engrossing through polished special effects and visual effects and computer generated imagery (CGI) although the plot is rather hectic and haphazard. 

Drew Mylrea manages to gain full control of the audiences attention by creating an exciting science fiction piece that has a hint of familiarity in terms of a small love story but then turns the audience expectations on it's head. We see the Nevin fall in love with his neighbour, who happens to be a recognised and most-wanted terrorists and because of love Nevin exits his comfort-zone; but then after all he opts for comfort over risk.