by Alex Billington February 17, 2023Source: Vimeo “You and a friend or loved one are headed for two weeks of sun and sand with Aloha Voyages.” Don’t pick up the phone! You never know what might happen if you hang up on the sales person calling. Cruise is a hilariously twisted, dark satire short film from Canada, now available to watch online. It played on the film festival circuit throughout most of 2022, stopping by Fantasia, Fantastic Fest, Seattle, and the London Short Film Festival. It also won the Jury Award for Best Canadian Short at the Calgary Underground Film Festival, and Best Horror Short at the Cinefantasy Festival. Cruise is a dark workplace satire about a telemarketer trying mightily to give away a free cruise. If he doesn’t make a sale, well, this will be his very last job in sales – I can say that much. Starring Simon Pond, Chad Andrews, and Ray James as the Executioner. Once again, an excellent example of how a simple concept makes for a great short film, even in just one tiny office. Thanks to Vimeo Staff Picks for the tip on this one. Intro from Vimeo: “We’ve all received scam phone
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