Such an interesting take on the after life. Just another day in the office, only you can’t escape the office until someone young and keen to impress comes along to replace you, inadvertently freeing you from the torment. So not so different from the office really.
He wasn't waiting for his replacement. He was retiring that day, regardless of if Jim stayed or moved on. Jim just happened to be his last client; a bit of a narcissist who was so caught up in the things he wanted, he didn't care he was inconveniencing and delaying his case from retirement. When Jim says he's not doing anything until he finds out his wife is okay, the soon-to-be retiree breaks protocol and tells Jim about his wife. When Jim says he's never had a cheesesteak, the guy gets him a cheesesteak hoping Jim will be satisfied by the experience and finish the paperwork so the caseworker can finally get done with work. Not to mention, he was already on his way to leave before he even bothered to ask what Jim had chosen, and seemed surprised that he'd chosen to stay. And narcissistic Jim says, oh you taught me a lesson about helping. The old man says, you're not that important, meaning it didn't matter if Jim had stayed or left.
Phillips cheese steak: he used that as his order for his retiral meal...but actually cleverly used his meal choice as a way to bribe the guy to take his place. He's waited 600years for someone who wanted a philly cheesesteak to get out of purgatory
A few weeks ago I was in the ER for a medication issue and I felt eerily close to dying. I was cold, the room was dimming, sound was getting quieter, and everything seemed slow. I remember thinking maybe I just keep living in this moment, in this hospital, for eternity -- maybe that's what death is, I thought. Maybe it just feels like living forever in a Roy Andersson scene with its relative stillness, mundaneness, and maybe humorousness in a subtle, dark way. There was something absurd about it all. There was a strange calm and a sadness too, hoping that there would be some afterlife, or some reincarnation for me to see my friends and family again. And then i was fine. But I will never be quite the same again because of that feeling. I enjoyed this take on the mundaneness of the afterlife with some palpable sadness and some comedy. It reminded me of my experience some.
That’s a powerful feeling, and I’m sorry that happened to you. Thanks for sharing your story, I hope you’re better now and this gives you some sort of comfort - at least knowing you’re not alone!
Moving description, you managed to share something of universal timelessness and profound simplicity. Written and shared Like a poem; you've got it, man. Or woman. Whatever. :) It's feelings such as these that encourage belief in the spiritual, ghosts or ESP. Nice
There is an afterlife and you get to choose …..whether it is heaven or whether it is hell. Strange I was in the ER earlier this week, also with a medication issue!!!
@@junespence7546 not sure I buy that but you reminded me of this especially groovy song! Cheers and I wish you a smooth recovery ♥️ ua-cam.com/video/gQFmsvPo6BQ/v-deo.htmlsi=2VoLTiruJe9mM0Mv
Symbolism explained: we all have our own views on afterlife. That is why the man is unable to accpet that he is dead when he landed in a mundane, office-like setting waiting in a queue. He is stuck because of the mistakes he made in his life: he was a narcissist. Hence to atone for it, he is made to help people. The person who he will replace is also waiting for 600 years for someone who will request a cheese steak. He accepts the offer. Because he is horrified by the other option: to go into oblivion (when he tries to run away and opens the door, this is what he faces: darkness and nothingness). He is a narcissist so he will never accept being nothing. He wants to matter and do something. Hence he takes the position. There is a bag which he opens at the end. This will be his offering (like cheese steak was for the person who retired) he will wait for hundreds of years for someone to arrive and ask for it. Then only can he leave. The person who retired says that he "did not choose". 600 years ago he received a similar contract and he did not choose. It took him 600 years to make a decision: he chose to go into oblivion. He was such a bad person that even after being made to help people for 600 years, he hates this work. He left without even greeting his collegeas for the last time. From one narcissist to another.
Loved it. Death doesn't free from endless, boring, office prison. The waiting room reminded me of the waiting room in "Beetlejuice". Hell must be being stuck in the waiting room of the MVD!
The one thing I don't understand...he rips that fancy bag open at the end and we don't find out what that's about. Something for his wife that he will keep for himself? Since she moved on so quickly?
This was wonderful! I could see purgatory as that old PC computer with dial up & floppy discs. Not quite Hell there but certainly not a Mac Book Pro with 4K resolution.Heaven.!
Absolutely perfect. Such a unique concept, so drawing and surprisingly emotional. Simply perfect in every aspect. The fullest compliments to the creator, this one is a must see 👏🏼
Why are there only a few people willing to bear their choice. If you would like to help this amazing director film maker start by answering this 1 question? Do you continue living a static life Or do you choose to never exist at all? Answers quite clear when you have 0 choices. Which would you choose first? Answer that and you'll truly understand his messages
What I'm getting is that the office worker was trying to trick him into signing the contract to stay. Not totally sure though. I thoroughly enjoyed this! Great work.
Wait, the first guy had his clothes all missed up and a bit torn and when he said he didn’t choose doesn’t that mean he committed suicide? I head an old joke about if you kill your self you spend eternity as an office worker in purgatory.
@@erbillion I'd be interested in learning more about your processes. I know that ideas and scripts are easy but planning and shooting are the costly parts. Would you be happy to speak directly, email, etc.?
@@erbillion for the presentation I had to selekt short movie and do the analysis and also the movie has to have a moral/lesson. I watched too many movies but none of em got my attention I really liked this one because it has everything I was looking for especially the open end. I even made up an ending from my imagination. And it went so well
@@aadimalaviya4298 I mentioned the basics first , and then focused on the lessons in this short movie + gave my own opinion ( I personally thought that all this might be a nightmare or he is in coma ) and I added and end to it
Interesting re- visiting thd time I grew up. Seems every teenager is going through the same process, same thoughts, fantasies and questions. That was such a nice, innocent, idealistic time. I assume the same happened in all generations before just without the cinematography.
Dorian is a natural, gifted actor who held this film together and grounded it. Interesting examination of eternity, ambition and motivation, as well as the temporal.
This is a great short. I had a story idea many years ago about purgatory being an actual waiting room, and this just hits the nail. I think this could be expanded to either additional chapters or a longer feature. Good work 👏
There is a wonderful Japanese film called Afterlife. Superb. Reminded a teeny but of this only much better. Dig around to find it so worth it. I will too!! I need to see it again.
I read a short story very similar to this, can't remember who it was, maybe Stephen King. Instead of faxes they used some kind of tube delivery system and when Mr Schafer chose he made the decision to go back with all these grand plans of changing things in his life. Of course it doesn't work like that and he went back to the moment of birth and lived his life exactly the same way on yeah to have the exact same meeting in purgatory, yet again, upon his death. And yes, I'm sure it was Stephen King. Great short, thanks for making it.
@@micheller. I think you're right lol I went through my collection of Kings books of short stories right after I posted this but I already forgot the name. I'll have to look again when I get home.
Much like Mr. Shaeffer's Philly Cheese Steak, it's something you may not have tried, but this existential waiting room, will surround your initial thoughts with confusion, hopefully all will become clear in the fullness of time.
Phillips cheese steak must be pretty good! I hope he gets to eat one between each of his customers from the waiting room. I knew it fax technology is here to stay for a long time! 😁😁😁😁
DIVE IN PLOT TWIST [11:34] Jim Schafer, the newest purgatory interviewer, dives into a boutique gift sack decorated with pink and gold hearts and pink ribbon handles. Guess what's inside? Maybe some Godiva Chocolates for his loyal wife.
@@RohitBSrivastava thank you for watching and commenting! We used an old Arri Alexa and some anamorphic lenses. But honestly it doesn’t matter what you use - a better question is ‘how’ you use it! Especially lighting.
"You crashed, you burned, you died, you're dead" That delivery was perfect! Really enjoyed this. Thank you.
Such an interesting take on the after life. Just another day in the office, only you can’t escape the office until someone young and keen to impress comes along to replace you, inadvertently freeing you from the torment. So not so different from the office really.
You must be an English teacher or something
Best Purgatory is in the movie "Beetlejuice"
or just only ever talking to the same person. again and again until its finally your last day and you can leave
He wasn't waiting for his replacement. He was retiring that day, regardless of if Jim stayed or moved on. Jim just happened to be his last client; a bit of a narcissist who was so caught up in the things he wanted, he didn't care he was inconveniencing and delaying his case from retirement. When Jim says he's not doing anything until he finds out his wife is okay, the soon-to-be retiree breaks protocol and tells Jim about his wife. When Jim says he's never had a cheesesteak, the guy gets him a cheesesteak hoping Jim will be satisfied by the experience and finish the paperwork so the caseworker can finally get done with work. Not to mention, he was already on his way to leave before he even bothered to ask what Jim had chosen, and seemed surprised that he'd chosen to stay. And narcissistic Jim says, oh you taught me a lesson about helping. The old man says, you're not that important, meaning it didn't matter if Jim had stayed or left.
At least he’s stuck with a cute and joyful secretary for the next 600 years.
Even that would get boring after 600 years
Phillips cheese steak: he used that as his order for his retiral meal...but actually cleverly used his meal choice as a way to bribe the guy to take his place. He's waited 600years for someone who wanted a philly cheesesteak to get out of purgatory
Or the 600 years thing and the "finally" are all references to how long yet short time is actually there.
I would sign for a Philly cheesesteak too!
"Philly" cheesesteak. Short for "Philadelphia," its city of origin.
Born n bred Philly native. It's gotta be a wiz wit for me. From Jim's on South.
Now I want a Philly cheese steak
A few weeks ago I was in the ER for a medication issue and I felt eerily close to dying. I was cold, the room was dimming, sound was getting quieter, and everything seemed slow. I remember thinking maybe I just keep living in this moment, in this hospital, for eternity -- maybe that's what death is, I thought. Maybe it just feels like living forever in a Roy Andersson scene with its relative stillness, mundaneness, and maybe humorousness in a subtle, dark way. There was something absurd about it all. There was a strange calm and a sadness too, hoping that there would be some afterlife, or some reincarnation for me to see my friends and family again. And then i was fine. But I will never be quite the same again because of that feeling. I enjoyed this take on the mundaneness of the afterlife with some palpable sadness and some comedy. It reminded me of my experience some.
That’s a powerful feeling, and I’m sorry that happened to you. Thanks for sharing your story, I hope you’re better now and this gives you some sort of comfort - at least knowing you’re not alone!
all the best for you from Austria, man!
Moving description, you managed to share something of universal timelessness and profound simplicity.
Written and shared Like a poem; you've got it, man. Or woman. Whatever. :) It's feelings such as these that encourage belief in the spiritual, ghosts or ESP. Nice
There is an afterlife and you get to choose …..whether it is heaven or whether it is hell. Strange I was in the ER earlier this week, also with a medication issue!!!
@@junespence7546 not sure I buy that but you reminded me of this especially groovy song! Cheers and I wish you a smooth recovery ♥️ ua-cam.com/video/gQFmsvPo6BQ/v-deo.htmlsi=2VoLTiruJe9mM0Mv
I think him not finishing breaking bad is more important the a philly cheese steak
Symbolism explained: we all have our own views on afterlife. That is why the man is unable to accpet that he is dead when he landed in a mundane, office-like setting waiting in a queue. He is stuck because of the mistakes he made in his life: he was a narcissist. Hence to atone for it, he is made to help people.
The person who he will replace is also waiting for 600 years for someone who will request a cheese steak.
He accepts the offer. Because he is horrified by the other option: to go into oblivion (when he tries to run away and opens the door, this is what he faces: darkness and nothingness).
He is a narcissist so he will never accept being nothing. He wants to matter and do something. Hence he takes the position. There is a bag which he opens at the end. This will be his offering (like cheese steak was for the person who retired) he will wait for hundreds of years for someone to arrive and ask for it. Then only can he leave.
The person who retired says that he "did not choose". 600 years ago he received a similar contract and he did not choose. It took him 600 years to make a decision: he chose to go into oblivion. He was such a bad person that even after being made to help people for 600 years, he hates this work. He left without even greeting his collegeas for the last time.
From one narcissist to another.
Very well shot, interesting concept. We need more short films in a world that has no time.
I found this video on accident
And it's so great
The production quality is so high
This video deserves alot more love and attention
I think we all could do with a bit more love and attention! Thank you for your kind words, they mean a lot 🙏🏼
"by" accident.
@@liquidmagmaare you serious? 😂 Grammar police 👮 sheesh!
@@kimmyb33 Yeah, I'm serious. People need to know when they're uneducated. You might qualify.
@@liquidmagma correction is ok but don't be an ass about it
Loved it. Death doesn't free from endless, boring, office prison. The waiting room reminded me of the waiting room in "Beetlejuice". Hell must be being stuck in the waiting room of the MVD!
Can you see my comment?
That was the best scene, it made the movie.
The one thing I don't understand...he rips that fancy bag open at the end and we don't find out what that's about. Something for his wife that he will keep for himself? Since she moved on so quickly?
Nice film..guess the bag had something nice in it as well.
Your next client is coming… that must mean he has been there a while already😮
Living is a lifetime, death is only minutes in that lifetime. And we will do anything to hold on that lifetime, even in death.
It was mesmerizing when he said you could go back to before you were born.
The core of Buddhism;
You are never born and you never die!!
This was wonderful! I could see purgatory as that old PC computer with dial up & floppy discs. Not quite Hell there but certainly not a Mac Book Pro with 4K resolution.Heaven.!
Absolutely perfect. Such a unique concept, so drawing and surprisingly emotional. Simply perfect in every aspect. The fullest compliments to the creator, this one is a must see 👏🏼
Wow! Thank you very kindly for that comment. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’m shooting another short at the end of the month so keep an eye out soon!
I found this film on accident and I really enjoyed it! It is surprising and has really good actors in it
! I hope it gets more attention! thanks :))
"by" accident.
I too ran into it watching it now.
I love the clash of these two philosophies. Subtly done! Good work
Dorian, you are a good actor. Keep believing in yourself and your talent! Blessings
Why are there only a few people willing to bear their choice. If you would like to help this amazing director film maker start by answering this 1 question?
Do you continue living a static life
Or do you choose to never exist at all?
Answers quite clear when you have 0 choices.
Which would you choose first? Answer that and you'll truly understand his messages
Man. When he bit into that Philly cheese steak, I could *taste* it!
Writer had lunch with a friend who said "I'ld sell my soul for a philly cheese steak right now."
Very good job. Everything. The whole production from start to end and every little piece of it. Wanna see more.
What I'm getting is that the office worker was trying to trick him into signing the contract to stay. Not totally sure though. I thoroughly enjoyed this! Great work.
What would you choose?
Stay = as close to status quo as living....we are are him
Or never exist at all?
made me have an existential crisis. loved it!
Wait, the first guy had his clothes all missed up and a bit torn and when he said he didn’t choose doesn’t that mean he committed suicide? I head an old joke about if you kill your self you spend eternity as an office worker in purgatory.
Interesting observation! Thanks for sharing, hope you enjoyed the short :)
Beetlejuice
That was mentioned in the film "Beetlejuice". Idk if it was already a joke or if that joke originated with the film?
Become an engram. Johnny silverhand style
@@joefelice5062 I knew I heard from a movie but it’s been years since I last saw it, thanks for reminding me.
Very nice Production, congrats!
I have a lot to think after this… Jajajaja
Thank you!
Masterful.
Loved this. More, please. Not sure why or how you've only a few subscribers, but now you have one more.
Thank you very kindly! I’ve got a bunch more scripts to shoot but it’s rather costly. Maybe I should start a Patreon!
@@erbillion I'd be interested in learning more about your processes. I know that ideas and scripts are easy but planning and shooting are the costly parts.
Would you be happy to speak directly, email, etc.?
@@cappsie1 yes of course, I’d be happy to! Find me on instagram @erbillion and send me a message, and we can exchange emails there :)
the first man's jacket was "timeworn". The point was be there for your loved ones. no matter how short
Great Short .. Especially cause my name is Schaefer too
the solution to getting out of purgatory is to retire early - so just retire early?
I chose this short movie for my presentation, really really like it
I’m honoured, thank you! What was your presentation about and how did it go?
@@erbillion for the presentation I had to selekt short movie and do the analysis and also the movie has to have a moral/lesson. I watched too many movies but none of em got my attention I really liked this one because it has everything I was looking for especially the open end. I even made up an ending from my imagination. And it went so well
@@djilalibereksireguige7086 what kind of things did you put into the analysis?
@@aadimalaviya4298 I mentioned the basics first , and then focused on the lessons in this short movie + gave my own opinion ( I personally thought that all this might be a nightmare or he is in coma ) and I added and end to it
The Good Place Spinoff! I love it
Cheers!❤👍👍👍👍👍👍
Haha great stuff, bravo!
Unusual film with an unusual idea. Nice work.
Memento Mori Ah, the older I get the more intense life becomes.
Brilliant!
Very good. Needs more views
Jim's going to do a great job. They knew he was coming
Just saw the main actor in an Amazon commercial!! This is so cool!!!
Brilliant.
Wow! I could definitely watch a feature-long film on this concept!
I’d love to turn it into a limited series!
It's definitely a twist! Love all of this!
That was superb. Perfectly shot, every line delivered well,. really made you feel the plot in your bones.
Wow! Very nicely put, thank you. And thanks for taking the time to watch it!
Thoroughly enjoyed this amazing video. Creates a whole new spin on things.
Thank you for watching!
This got me to think ... in many ways about many things that aren't said upfront!! Great film
Brilliant
It's the Amazon prime guy! Go, chef!!
Interesting re- visiting thd time I grew up. Seems every teenager is going through the same process, same thoughts, fantasies and questions. That was such a nice, innocent, idealistic time. I assume the same happened in all generations before just without the cinematography.
Just watched this while looking for so thing else. Glad i watched it. great short film.
Such a bizarre conundrum but I kind of like it.
amazing work. Best regards from Brazil
Thank you for your comment. Hola to my friends in Brazil!
Congratulações. From Brasil
I've never had a Philly cheesesteak either... and now I really want one lol
Cool!
Excellent. There are very few good films like this one in this jungle.
That they're running Windows 95 in purgatory 😂
Dorian is a natural, gifted actor who held this film together and grounded it. Interesting examination of eternity, ambition and motivation, as well as the temporal.
Such a great work sir. All the best!!
Thank you, and you!
THERE IS NO WAITING ROOM FOR HEAVEN
AS THERE IS NO HEAVEN
What a fantastic movie
AMAZING FILM, AMAZING STORY TELLING.
Well that must be the worst work management in the entire existence 😁 Good script, cood cast... Definitely worth the time spent here 👍
This is a great short. I had a story idea many years ago about purgatory being an actual waiting room, and this just hits the nail. I think this could be expanded to either additional chapters or a longer feature. Good work 👏
Amazing writing. This is totally depressing on one hand, and on the other totally beautiful.
I actually wrote it as a comedy 🎭 thank you for watching and sharing your kind words!
Interesting everyone's intake of this video. Great job
Great acting & Great Story...
This was different. Well conceptualised and very thoughtful. Great acting and dialogue. Well done
Thanks for watching Pat! Glad you enjoyed it!
top notch! I like the concept !
This sure makes you think and feel. Thank you! ❤❤
Good work ! good cast
There is a wonderful Japanese film called Afterlife. Superb. Reminded a teeny but of this only much better. Dig around to find it so worth it. I will too!! I need to see it again.
Hey Linda! Thank you for watching and for the recommendation, I shall check it out!
Very interesting short film. Enjoyed watching
Noooo! I wanted to know what was in the bag. This was absolutely perfect. Well written, very well acted.
i absolutely love how their idea of hell is a corporate office.
I like the large pot of marmite behind the cofee cup.
wow, really well done. best i've seen in a while. ❤
I read a short story very similar to this, can't remember who it was, maybe Stephen King. Instead of faxes they used some kind of tube delivery system and when Mr Schafer chose he made the decision to go back with all these grand plans of changing things in his life. Of course it doesn't work like that and he went back to the moment of birth and lived his life exactly the same way on yeah to have the exact same meeting in purgatory, yet again, upon his death. And yes, I'm sure it was Stephen King. Great short, thanks for making it.
Wow, that’s a cool story! Thanks for sharing it, maybe I read it a long time ago and it was in my subconscious while writing. Glad you enjoyed it!
Made me think of that short story, too! Definitely Stephen King. It’s called “Afterlife” I think.
@@micheller. I think you're right lol I went through my collection of Kings books of short stories right after I posted this but I already forgot the name. I'll have to look again when I get home.
Well done all!!
Fantastic acting, especially ‘Jim’.
Favorite thing in a while.
Cold
Really surprising incredible
Thank you
Nice work! 😊
This a fun and quirky film. I loved it!
Thank you Jack! Glad you enjoyed it! Stay tuned for more in a couple of months!
Niceeeee!!! This was an enjoyable film!!
What a great short film. Really enjoyed that.
I’m glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Much like Mr. Shaeffer's Philly Cheese Steak, it's something you may not have tried, but this existential waiting room, will surround your initial thoughts with confusion, hopefully all will become clear in the fullness of time.
From Collins Dictionary: You use 'existential' fear, anxiety & other feelings that are caused by thinking about human existence & death.
This is such a fun movie
Phillips cheese steak must be pretty good! I hope he gets to eat one between each of his customers from the waiting room. I knew it fax technology is here to stay for a long time! 😁😁😁😁
"Philly".
He's never had a Philly Cheesestake😲.
DIVE IN PLOT TWIST
[11:34] Jim Schafer, the newest purgatory interviewer, dives into a boutique gift sack decorated with pink and gold hearts and pink ribbon handles. Guess what's inside?
Maybe some Godiva Chocolates for his loyal wife.
Your film was amazing! 🎉 What kind of camera and equipment did you use?
@@RohitBSrivastava thank you for watching and commenting! We used an old Arri Alexa and some anamorphic lenses. But honestly it doesn’t matter what you use - a better question is ‘how’ you use it! Especially lighting.
@@erbillion Thanks! How about joining our podcast to share your experience in making this film?
What an excellent after-death concept. Although I would sign up for reincarnation. Just like I did last time. Thanks for a wonderful movie.
I think he wasn't offering reincarnation. "Before you were born" seems like non-existense
That's very good Moreno! Scary, but I would too...
Good job, Erb! Now Ottomans plz.
You’re the man!
Subscribe to Legends of History for some awesome Ottomans content oğlum 👊🏼💯🔥
That was great! Totally engaging; very good acting!
This was a cute film .
Love it ❤️❤️