The short film “Too Shy” was made in 2011. The film was written and directed by Ryan Hutchins. It tells the story about a young man being in love with his best friend, unsure if he should express his feelings throughout their friendship. “Too Shy” has won three Hofstra Film Festival awards for “Best Director”, “Best Actress” and “Best Screenplay”.
The short film “Too Shy” depicts what it is like to be in love with someone you deeply care about. It expresses the fear and frustration the young man has for not being able to express his feelings. Shows what it is like to be around for a friend in need, and how strong friendships can be even through distance. The short begins at an open mic at Langosta Lounge. Will is on stage, notepad in his …show more content…
When Will is having a happy memory of his best friend Nina, she is in the setting of warm colors like reds, yellows, and whites. By the beach, the sun is shining bright, giving off a warm feel, and symbolizing happiness. (1:55-2:06) Also in a dance studio, Nina is again seen in a bright setting giving off a blissful aura. When Will talks about a memory of Nina calling at night, she is crying. “She was down feeling un-admired.” (2:22-2:26) In the background, Nina was surrounded by her purple room color. Cool colors, like blues, violets, grays symbolize colors when people are sad or depressed. When Will grows older, he is seen writing in his kitchen. He is sitting alone his body silhouetted around the dark blue light. He describes himself as old and bitter. (4:13-4:23) Color again symbolizing the mood surrounding a character, using blues, violets, and grays. When Will finds out about Nina’s death he is seen sitting writing in his kitchen. There is a candle in the scene with a dancing flame. When the news reaches him, the flame blows out. (4:38-4:44). When people describe love, they sometimes describe it like fire. When two people love each other fast then fall out of love fast, it is compared to two matches when they combine. The flame gets bigger when together, but it will only die out faster. In this case, the flame symbolized their love for each other. Will still loved her for years through sadness, happiness, distance and her new family until her death. The flame died when he was told that she was no longer
The short film “Too Shy” depicts what it is like to be in love with someone you deeply care about. It expresses the fear and frustration the young man has for not being able to express his feelings. Shows what it is like to be around for a friend in need, and how strong friendships can be even through distance. The short begins at an open mic at Langosta Lounge. Will is on stage, notepad in his …show more content…
When Will is having a happy memory of his best friend Nina, she is in the setting of warm colors like reds, yellows, and whites. By the beach, the sun is shining bright, giving off a warm feel, and symbolizing happiness. (1:55-2:06) Also in a dance studio, Nina is again seen in a bright setting giving off a blissful aura. When Will talks about a memory of Nina calling at night, she is crying. “She was down feeling un-admired.” (2:22-2:26) In the background, Nina was surrounded by her purple room color. Cool colors, like blues, violets, grays symbolize colors when people are sad or depressed. When Will grows older, he is seen writing in his kitchen. He is sitting alone his body silhouetted around the dark blue light. He describes himself as old and bitter. (4:13-4:23) Color again symbolizing the mood surrounding a character, using blues, violets, and grays. When Will finds out about Nina’s death he is seen sitting writing in his kitchen. There is a candle in the scene with a dancing flame. When the news reaches him, the flame blows out. (4:38-4:44). When people describe love, they sometimes describe it like fire. When two people love each other fast then fall out of love fast, it is compared to two matches when they combine. The flame gets bigger when together, but it will only die out faster. In this case, the flame symbolized their love for each other. Will still loved her for years through sadness, happiness, distance and her new family until her death. The flame died when he was told that she was no longer