ILLUSTRATING SAM NEWTON | Omeleto
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- Опубліковано 16 лют 2023
- An art student falls for a deaf photographer.
ILLUSTRATING SAM NEWTON is used with permission from Lily Drummond. Learn more at lilydrummondfilms.com.
Charlie is a young college student living in New York City and studying visual arts. But the aspiring artist is struggling with motivation and discipline and finds it hard to connect with others in real life. Looking for inspiration on social media, Charlie comes across the work of Sam, a mysterious photographer living in Australia. Charlie sends a message, and they develop a rapport over DMs and texts, realizing they have much in common and enjoy communicating together.
Soon Charlie is falling in love with Sam -- not realizing that Sam is falling in love with someone else offline. Sam, too, has issues, particularly as a deaf person who doesn't want to reveal that to the world. But when the pair meet in real life, the truth comes out, threatening the relationship between them.
Directed and written by Lily Drummond, this warmly affecting short drama is infused with a very modern sense of romanticism, from the lovely clarity of its bright, luminous images to the joyful, fizzy excitement that comes from finding someone we connect with. But romance here isn't confined to a traditional love relationship. Through its emotionally immersive storytelling and its uncommon depth, the film extols the idea that our soulmates are those who help us grow into ourselves, helping us become more fully who we are.
The writing juggles both Charlie and Sam's stories, giving both full arcs and richly drawn characters. Both grapple with real-life challenges -- Charlie is an outcast and Sam is struggling with revealing he is deaf to both his online following and his burgeoning crush. Balancing two protagonists is ambitious for a short, but the structure works because of its focus on how Charlie and Sam affect one another, as their words to one another onscreen cause them to reflect, take risks or expand in their offscreen lives. Actors Jeremy Lowrencev and Shabana Azeez as Sam and Charlie, respectively, shine in their individual stories, offering engaging, truthful performances that make us care for each character.
The story's toggling between online vs. offline lives is a key source of tension and insight, showing how we can explore and express online the aspects of ourselves that don't get much space in "real life." But it's also aware that what we don't see online is just as important and impactful. When Sam and Charlie finally meet in person, it both confirms their deep bond and complicates their evolving relationship, especially as Sam realizes the cost of hiding certain parts of his identity out of insecurity. He realizes that he can't hide anymore, thanks to his relationship with Charlie -- and must embrace all of himself for a fuller emotional life.
ILLUSTRATING SAM NEWTON features two artists as main characters, and ultimately, the idea of creation -- of both their work and their selves -- is what connects them, along with deep care and regard for the other. They also both learn the value of transparency and honesty. It's not about oversharing; it's about honoring essential aspects of ourselves, even the parts we want to hide out of insecurity or fear of judgment. With the help of those who see us for who we are and love us for it, we can grow into these parts and learn to stand fully in our authenticity. - Фільми й анімація
Oh this hit me. My dad was deaf and the best reader of poetry I've ever known. He would have loved this.
This is the most beautiful and touching film I've seen in a while. The actor who played Sam' did an amazing job. The layers of emotional development were beautifully executed. Loved it on so many levels.
Does anyone else remember this girl from the video when that drunk Aussie swimmer’s cat turned into a girl and he started dating her?
As a deaf person I loved this. Thanks
Wow no word can discribe this film. The ending made me quite emotional, and at 65 having seen so much horror in this world that was quite an exceptional 30 minutes. Thank you.
at first i thought it was a bit long, but i liked the temp and the slower scenes and towards the middle it picked up the pace and upped the stakes. the breaking point had my heart sunk. loved it. beautifully shot, performed and edited. music was amazing also
This is what all omeleto films should look like.. Loved it !
Nice movie that moved
into many different levels
of relationships and Art.
Bravissimo!
Great job cast and crew. She was really hurt. Great relay I was so mad at Sam. I will believe they are promoting friendship.
I missed the part where she ran into a door and got those Black Eyes...
This movie is adorable. I love it. 💙💙💙💙
Really wonderful short movie! Original story! Great cast! 🤩
This was all around really awesome! 🤟🏼
This was really enjoyable to watch. I loved it!
Wow- great story and production!
This was adorable. Loved it!🥰
This is a wonderful fantastic work 💜💙💚💛🧡❤
This story is so beautiful 🥺❤ I really love it!
Me when is saw the thumbnail:OH I KNOW THAT ACTRESS!!!!
Same!!!! Saw her even on a murder investigation series
@@jessiequinton9974 idk where is saw her but yesssss!
A winner.........I Blubbed and don't mind admitting that......
Thank You Omeleto as Always
I lovveeeeedddd it like I haven't loved hearing people around me in a long time.
That's amazing... Don't know how to explain this!
Kind of a masterpiece ✨️
This film is simply beautiful
This was the best OMELETO yet!! Excellently done on so many different levels! Thank you!
🤟🏼❤
Simply Beautiful
love to see Auslan in a movie, I was born hearing but lost the majority of my hearing twenty five plus years ago, I learned to lip read and studied sign......So much so I have been a teacher of a sign choir..
Excellent!!!💖
Loved it !
Absolutely Beautiful. 🤟
Beautiful film 😍🎥
Really...loved it♥️
Really nice
Wonderful message but awkward execution of it
Agree. I got tired of following the texts and bailed after about 5 minutes.
Magnifique!!!😀
how do I know what music they've been using. I neeeeeeed to know the name of the song, it is so beautiful and hopeful!
fabulous
The song at the end sung by Ashton Fraser is it available to download? I cant find it anywhere, found it, it's called "Home"
Loved it💙🌎🤟
I don’t think she knew that Sam is actually gay which would made sense to see her as a friend, but now she’s seeing a girl which would make her a lesbian or bisexual
This was beautiful ❤️
does anyone know how they got the messages on the screen?
What is the name of the song from the end of the film?
damn this was great
Just ❤️ !
Wow, Charlie (Shabana Azeez) was the cat who turned into a woman and a girlfriend of her human. The name of the movie is Aquaphobe.
I fell in love with the guy 😂
12:41 song name please.
She is the girl who turned into a cat and also the awkward girl who bought a bunch of candles
After living on this planet for 60 years this feels like an unrealistic fairy tale with a moral to me. In real life Alex would not be gay and no girl who gets rejected by the object of her crash can forgive that quickly. Let alone get above her feeling and learn a lesson.
Too bad she didn't fall for a blind photographer... 😳
Silly
@@glennparker5516 obviously absurd huh 😁
@@christophertadeo6120 Alternate universe.
I don’t get it? What do you mean?
@@taylajayne6912 well she fell for a deaf photographer in this movie, but what if she had fell for a blind photographer? The photographer wouldn't be able to take photos cause they're def
If I was ' in the zone ' receiving text from someone into my art/me I'd enjoy this much more. But to read so much text over twenty eight minutes lost its appeal for me.
This S h o r t took a while Prospective of a (Twist 🌈) 😮.
Don't see that 🧱 Coming,#
Man For Woman & Woman for Man🫂♥️🫂🫀🩸🗣️🧠👣🙌
what will be in part two of this vid, sam is gay and charlie is lesbian?
👀❤️❤️❤️❤️
I hope she doesn't invade Poland
this comment is confusing - what do u mean?
Activism, not art. Shame.
Beautiful...but, waht´s the point of that lesbian twist in the end? Not everybody is so "confused" as these two guys in the real world...or maybe everybody is and I´m just another puny cishetero looking for a hug.
I stopped at 12 mins is he gay or what?
Yo
@m3gan whittaker Nah im enjoying it so far its good up to the bit where the 2 are at the footy training and he's embarrassed🤗
@m3gan whittaker it's good, keep going and make awesome stuff.
@m3gan whittaker Thank you for making this incredible film. It was very inspiring!
I agree about the pronoun. Beyond ridiculous!!!
@m3gan whittaker ohh,it's beautiful!
The pronoun thing took me out.
when wht minute
What pronoun thing? I’m watched it the whole way through and there’s no mention of pronouns beyond using them?
I'm out of here the pronoun thing took me out.
I didn't like it either, but it's only said twice, both times by that same character, so I don't think it's too distracting to enjoy the story as a whole.
@@Wawagirl17 It's part of the authentic person
Why is that?
@@helenduboviebrown3847 because you're too cute for a socialist
@@Wawagirl17 k
I can relate to internalized ableism. Not wanting people to know my disability. I'm recovering.
Be proud of who You Are! I am a CODA both my parents were Deaf. Being young I was embarrassed by their disability! In the Deaf culture yes, I could relate to the coda kids however, not to mine pairs at school none of my friends had Deaf parents I thought I was the only one! They have both passed. My parents gave me a gift to communicate with others that cannot live in a hearing world. People can be cruel they only look at your scars not the Angel living in your heart! Be kind to yourself... 🤟✌🏼🤟🤟
@winros4335 Thank you. I'm learning to unmask my autism. I'm also writing about what it's like for me to live with it.
I honestly think more people should learn sign language, and I think schools should teach it 👍🏼.