Work Forced

Powered by sighs and misery, Joe digs his way through the work week until the flashy lights of the weekend create an illusion that everything is gonna be fine. But it's not.

  • Artur Akhmetzyanov
    Director
  • Artur Akhmetzyanov
    Writer
  • Artur Akhmetzyanov
    Producer
  • Nice Wach
    Illustrations and animation
  • Patricio Romero
    Sound design
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short
  • Genres:
    Dark comedy
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 9 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 30, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Singapore
  • Country of Filming:
    Argentina
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • 25SCOPE
    Paris
    France
    October 1, 2023
    Official Selection
  • First-Time Filmmaker Sessions - Lift-Off Global Network
    Online
    United Kingdom
    June 12, 2023
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Artur Akhmetzyanov

Artur Akhmetzyanov is a stand-up comedian, writer and director. He’s the winner of the 2018 Bangkok International Comedy Competition and 2022 What’s Your Story Slam. Artur writes, directs and produces commercial videos, animation and short films. He also does workshops on using comedy in public speaking and brand storytelling.

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Director Statement

Life can be miserable but it should not stop us from laughing about it.