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The Lift

After a long day at work, Alex enters an elevator and finds himself in a series of surreal and unsettling scenarios on each floor. As reality distorts, he must navigate through bizarre challenges to reach the ground floor.

  • Simon Jones
    Director
  • Simon Jones
    Writer
  • Simon Jones
    Producer
  • Lucas Ruggier
    Key Cast
    "Alex"
  • Joe Bilton
    Key Cast
    "Richard"
  • Rhonda Davies
    Make-up
  • Simon Jones
    DOP
  • None
    Costume Designer
  • Simon Jones
    Set Designer
  • Simon Jones
    Editor
  • Simon Jones
    Composer & Sound Designer
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, suspense
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 49 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 27, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    20 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • People Versus TV CIC
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Simon Jones

Simon Jones is an innovative filmmaker with a unique approach to storytelling and visual style. His work often explores themes of absurdity and surrealism, pushing the boundaries of conventional cinema. Simon is a founding member of People Versus TV, a collective dedicated to avant-garde and subversive media. Utilising cutting-edge tools like Unreal Engine, Simon creates compelling narratives that challenge and entertain audiences.

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Director Statement

"The Lift" is a surreal exploration of routine and reality. Inspired by the monotony of daily life, I wanted to create a film that takes a seemingly mundane situation and turns it on its head. Through the protagonist's journey, the film delves into themes of disorientation and absurdity, wrapped in a layer of humour and suspense.

This project also allowed me to further explore virtual production with a green screen. Only the actors are filmed; everything else is created in Blender and Unreal Engine. My goal was to blend these technical innovations with engaging storytelling to offer viewers a unique, thought-provoking experience.