The Sound Eye

Action, faith, drama, and so much culture in such a short film. Everything from the plot, the acting, even the symbolism of every scene is art.

I really enjoyed the style and design of this film.

Must watch.

One of the most compelling films I have watched. The acting and cinematography, music and sound effects all gel perfectly to enhance this story about love and betrayal and the consequences that lead to the destruction of ones mental state. Wassim Hawat gives a strong believable performance that exudes an equal combination of empathy and fear from the audience. Well directed, performed and edited brilliantly. From beginning to end this film captures your imagination and takes you into the characters eye, the sound eye title is so appropriate as you become one along with the protagonist seeing through the lense of his world.

A great psychological story in which sees the protagonist played by the talented Wassim Hawat, portray such a complex character with a gritty vulnerability which kept me engaged from the moment he entered the first scene till the very end. A powerful and truthful representation of what I call, a real human being and a story that we all can relate to. Great twists and turns. Brilliant cinematography, editing, as we see great pace that keeps the story flowing and moving towards a climax that is unexpected and a real. Great work guys. I definitely gives this a top rating with one of the best films I've seen so far. This team of film makers are definitely on my radar and a team I will be honoured to work with.

Originality with experimental origins makes this film a must see. Has all the qualities of a break out release for future productions of this genre. The filmmakers have intentionally taken subject matter we often see and have told it in a non linear fashion. It uses narration and imaging to convey it's message to the audience. The Editing is superb and engaging. Even though it runs for a little over 30 minutes it still keeps you absorbed in the drama. Six hundred characters for a review is too long, I think what I've written is enough to convey the message about this film. It still asks me to write more even after clicking submit with I think is... Anyway the filmmakers have a great future ahead of them. Looking forward to see the next installment.

Some of the things that I loved about the film:

Themes were really clear - I loved the way that religion was constantly conflated with the protagonist

• through him using the camera, playing "god" by being the videographer and the subjects of the film being his pawns
• through the conflation of religion with violence, what can truly be forgiven?

• the silencing of women, it appeared the protagonist put his love on a pedestal, which is common In religious practices, and once her purity was shattered he became undone

The length was perfect for the story

The contrast of the suburban Australian setting with the supreme nature of god was fascinating

A lot of the shots were super impressive, especially when character's were physically reflected through the cross

Character's obsession with marriage and love - he was indoctrinated into worshipping these seemingly perfect and pure ideologies and his world fell apart when they were dark and complex.