MILK

MILK, a not-so-futuristic short film, loosely explores the concept of freedom in a controlled environment. The character is monitored closely while he works, and feels trapped in his residence and city. When the character leaves his apartment, he finds freedom through song, even while he is being watched by security cameras and street-goers. This short film explores the philosophical concepts of Jean-Paul Sartre's philosophy of the residual freedom of an individual, or lack-there-of, in a state of surveillance and capitalist exploitation. While under a veil of voyeuristic control, how can we truly be free to shape our lives?—given Sartre's assertion that it is the responsibility of all individuals.

How 'free' is freedom?

  • Monty Langford
    Director
    Edgar
  • Monty Langford
    Writer
  • Monty Langford
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 13, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    650 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Vancouver Island Short Film Festival (VISFF)
    Nanaimo
    Canada
    April 8, 2022
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Prague International Indie Film Festival (PIIF)
    Prague
    Czech Republic
    Official Selection
  • Boden International Film Festival (BIFF)
    Boden
    Sweden
    October 14, 2022
    Official Selection
  • DigiFest 2023
    Temecula
    United States
    April 22, 2023
    Official Selection & Honourable Mention
Director Biography - Monty Langford

Monty Langford started his film career in Toronto, Ontario, in 2018. He started working as a post-production Coordinator, working on projects such as Star Wars, Spider-Man, Hobbs & Shaw, and Monster Hunter. Monty later transitioned into working on the sets of short films and music videos, cutting his teeth as a PA, and part of the G&E teams. Soon after, Monty realized his passion for writing and directing, and has been building a portfolio to show the world.

Monty’s favourite film genres are adventure, historical, fantasy, and science-fiction, while saving some time for a good comedy.

"I love telling stories, and I love the hustle on set. I hope to one day make something as epic as my favourites and cause someone to cry like I do every time a Phil Collins song comes on in Disney’s animated Tarzan, from 1999."

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Director Statement

Colours/lighting were inspired by Blade Runner (1982) and shadows (internal) were inspired by Casablanca (1942).