Experiencing Interruptions?

ALONE

Perhaps I should have titled this film 'metaphor' but that wouldn't be a metaphor then would it. I made this short film ostensibly alone, well or at least with the assistance when viable and needed of Ann Marie. I knew I was exploring metaphors and non-linear story telling. I even re-edited Christopher Nolan's Memento, to get into the head space. The film garnered a hand full of awards, laurels and accolades. It wasn't until I was finished and probably 6 months after that when I realized how many metaphors I had exploited in the story and visuals of this film. I mean I know I had a goal to create a puzzle for viewers to work out and find the metaphors and hidden meaning themselves. One festival organizer observed that a handful of viewers had approached him with thoughts and questions about the film even the next day. I have given friends and colleagues the freedom to tell me what they thought the story and point was. Some loved it, some didn't care and one or two hated it.

  • Jimmy Matlosz
    Director
    The Online Date
  • Jimmy Matlosz
    Writer
    The Online Date
  • Jimmy Matlosz
    Producer
    The Online Date, Fragile
  • Jimmy Matlosz
    Key Cast
    "N/A"
    None
  • Jimmy Matlosz
    Cinematographer
    Who Killed The Electric Car, Oedipus, F.E.A.R., The Princess and The Pea, Fragile, Vinyl Child, The Online Date
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 28 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 31, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    300 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Think Shorts
  • European Cinematography Awards
  • Iconic Images Film Festival
  • San Francisco indie Shorts festival
  • Seattle Film Summit
  • Grand Teton Film Festival
  • Marina Del Rey Film festival
  • Anatolia int. Film Fest.
  • Emberlight int. Film Fest.
Director Biography - Jimmy Matlosz

As a director Jimmy seeks honesty! He likes making spots believable and accessible to the masses, no matter how outrageous or grounded in fantasy. What he seeks is a common ground where the audience is immersed and the impossible becomes possible. Jimmy came from a grass roots background, the school of hard knocks, where hard work pays off and you feel the grit of the earth between your teeth. He likes using real characters, with depth and substance, and his cinematography reflects this need for making the outrageous, accessible.

He once had a summer job picking corn, another cutting lawns and yet another pumping gas. He has renovated two houses and he still works on his own cars. He likes fixing his bicycle, however prefers to ride it and getting his hands dirty. He runs, rides mountain bikes, road bikes (Fireflies West) and races against his son in cyclocross (his son usually wins), he loves snowboarding and cooking, and creating his own recipes as well.

(He has created a few of his own recipes including gringo guacamole which is amazing, and his semi-healthy pancakes and chocolate chip cookies too!)

Jimmy is a filmmaker, a storyteller, and a cinematographer who directs great spots, a bit of a swiss army man if you will. He has the distinction, of shooting stop motion, high speed and IMAX. His narrative short 'The Online Date' (August 2016) gives a glimpse into his psyche' and sensibility as a filmmaker. A rare bird indeed, unparalleled perhaps, but humble to the core.

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Director Statement

Seeking the truth and honesty on the endless journey of self realization.