Two in a Million

Two unemployed actors speak to us about their work as extras.

  • Melissa Sirol
    Director
  • Melissa Sirol
    Writer
  • Cedric Ilunga
    Key Cast
    "Eddie"
  • Joanna Komarow
    Key Cast
    "Anya"
  • Melissa Sirol
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 12 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 14, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    400 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Berlin Flash Film Festival
    Berlin
    Germany
    Super Short Drama - January 2021 Winner
  • Cotswold International Film Festival

    United Kingdom
    Best Super Short Film - August 2021
  • New York Flash Film Selection
    New York
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Cine@Art Festival
    Corinth
    Greece
    September 1, 2021
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Melissa Sirol

Melissa is an actress making her debut as a writer/director.

Born in Canada, raised in France, she found a home in London, UK for 10 years. Now, after two years exploring life in Montreal, Canada, she is back in London, UK.

Her first experimental short, TWO IN A MILLION shows a glimpse of what it can mean for struggling actors, to put themselves in the background.

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Director Statement

Millions of actors are out of a job today.
The daily competition can be frustrating & exhausting.
Yet, we often find a poetic solidarity among all unemployed artists.

For a few minutes, I have wished to bring two of them closer, in the foreground & in all their candor.