SHORTS - On The Job
These films have been rated: 14A - Content Advisory - Violence, Frightening Language, Coarse Language
Bored with work? Looking for a change? Try these jobs on for size. These are definitely not your average jobs, workplaces, or experiences. Find out what Mother Nature really does, what they do at the Department of Normality, and even some interesting corporate initiatives! Experience the world of filmmaking, explore a new way of method acting, and check out a couple of particularly unique jobs that you’ll just have to see to believe.
Spleenectomy
DIRECTOR Kirsten Smith, USA, 2008, 12 MIN
Judy Curtis (Anna Faris, THE HOUSE BUNNY) is a suburban mom who dreams of being an actress. After a pretentious community theatre director crushes her hopes, she gets one more chance.
Hector Corp
DIRECTOR Gary H. Lee, USA, 2009, 11 MIN
Who knew that a penguin shaped stress toy could be so effective and useful? Hector Corp, one of the leading companies in efficiency, has some innovative (and rather questionable) HR methodologies.
The Green Film
DIRECTOR Andrew Williamson, Canada, 2008, 5 MIN
It's not easy being green. An eco-comedy about a director who wants to make the greenest film ever.
Becoming
DIRECTOR Ayelén Liberona, Joseph Johnson Cami, Canada, 2009, 8 MIN
Idolamantis, a Mother Naturesque being, protects the natural world from relentless human expansion. Seemingly innocent, she is called upon for one final battle against man.
Charlie Thistle
DIRECTOR Bragi F. Schut, USA, 2008, 15 MIN
Charlie Thistle works at the Department of Normality, where change isn't tolerated. But there comes a time in everyone's life when they have to take a stand.
I Work In Public
DIRECTOR Matt Judge, Canada, 2009, 5 MIN
A revolutionary new concept for the work space.
Sorry Girl
DIRECTOR Smita Acharyya, Canada, 2009, 10 MIN
SORRY GIRL, A.K.A. Melody Marchand, has taken saying “sorry” to a whole new level. Her boyfriend, Aaron, hits on a shocking solution to cure Melody of her sorry habit.
Amor (Amor)
DIRECTOR Thomas Wangsmo, Norway, 2009, 14 MIN
Norwegian with English subtitles
Thomas makes a most untraditional living.
Full Employment (Arbeit für Alle)
DIRECTORS Thomas Oberlies, Matthias Vogel, Germany, 2008, 12 MIN
Introducing an innovative federal pilot project to keep seniors in the workplace! The film documents a workday for Miro as he assists 78-year-old Mr. Janssen, who has a very unique job.
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