Smoke Bumming

This film brings back many memories, since attending the university that this film was made at. A lot has changed since then, and seeing the old layout is great. The main actor in this film is fantastic, as a man hooked on what has become the poison of many individuals, demon nicotine. The need for nicotine and a puff of cigarette draws some people to great lengths. Considering the low budget, I would say that the film makers did a great job pulling it together. Good sound and editing also helps move this short along. Good old fashion college movie making at its best. I would definitely recommend this film to anyone who likes shorts, on a shoestring budget. ****

This is a great example of what barely no money for budget, just imagination and a simple video format can get you. This short subject complete with sound effects is just a marvelous joy to see. Taking a part of everyday life filling it with a poignant emotional performance by the lead actor makes it a heartwarming thrill to see. The shots and cuts and facial expressions are a gem. This is on the fly guerrilla style filming with just a simple plot outline. Sergio Leone, Dziga Vertov, and Francois Truffaut would be proud of the efforts put into this wonderful work. I wonder if the filmmakers went on to produce any other short films, or even feature length. This film definitely showed a great potential on the part of its film makers and actors.