Pickle

When I was given the parameters to make a thesis film, it was described as making the most “personal film possible.” Selfishly wanting everyone to suffer the traumatic events of my life, I rounded up a lot of the challenges I faced as a kid. I moved across the country when I was nine. I was an only child. I had to deal with my parents re-marrying. And yes, I even tragically lost my childhood dog.

The result is a story where no one is a villain or a hero and yet everyone is a true character. Comedy and tragedy have always been one step away from each other to me and with this film I really wanted to explore the absurd life moments where it overlaps. It could be so sad it’s funny, or so funny it’s sad as long as it was real. In the end I’m immensely proud of the work that my team and I have accomplished here. Though I fully understand if you can’t forgive me for what happens to the dog. I promise I only did it in the name of good story.

Sincerely,
Grant Moore