It is said that if a film leaves you with a long-lasting impression far after you have left the theater, then the artists have succeeded in their task of making a quality movie. "In Transit" (starring Liliana Arriaga and Suniil Sadarangani; directed by Telly Award winner Stev Elam) is one such film that succeeds. Occurring at a Los Angeles bus stop, "In Transit" presents the viewer with gorgeous cinematography (Justin Chefe). Indeed, each scene is rich in color and emotion as we witness two strangers from different lands come to know each other in a profound way during their few moments of interaction. The acting by Arriaga and Sadarangani is so convincing that the viewer is lured deep into the souls of their two characters in such a way that he feels that he has watched a much longer movie even though "In Transit" lasts a mere 7.5 minutes. Already making waves in the international press, "In Transit" is ready to be converted into a full-length feature film, which is exciting given the already powerful production. The directing is excellent, camera shots well taken. The musical score, composed by Gunnard Doboze of the Oscar winning documentary "Saving Face", is superb. This beautiful little masterpiece, which is now nominated for 5 Angelino Film Festival Awards and is touring the nation at various independent festivals, leaves us moved in a way that most shorts in the entertainment industry do not. Indeed, "In Transit" is the best short film of the year.
