It's rare you find a short film that, just five minutes into the film, you're already looking forward to the full-length motion picture.
My one regret is that most people will not get to see this independent short. It is brilliant.
Danielle Faraldo's creation is like the Addams Family flipped on its head. Instead of being weirdly endearing, the Floys are sweet to the point of disturbing. It's like the kitchiest, happiest 50's sitcom seen through bubble gum-colored glasses.
Until a family moves in across the street with a girl who is always watching the Floys from her bedroom window. Always. She never leaves, she never smiles, and the Floys don't know what to make of it. Suddenly the Floys discover a new feeling: Paranoia.
The movie is beautiful to look at from beginning to end, even the youngest actors are fun to watch, and the ending is absolutely uplifting. You'll be in stitches until the end, when your eyes will be open wide with wonder.
As the lights came up, I commented to my date "I can't wait for the 90-minute version!" The woman sitting next to my date said, "Thank you, I'm working on it." That's the beauty of going to independent film festivals. Thanks, Danielle, and the best of luck to you.
