Buoyancy

2018
16m

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Hoping to make amends with his girlfriend and turn his life around, Jake suddenly finds himself in a dangerous situation. Frank, an aging bail-bondsman, comes to Jake's rescue and invites hi... Read allHoping to make amends with his girlfriend and turn his life around, Jake suddenly finds himself in a dangerous situation. Frank, an aging bail-bondsman, comes to Jake's rescue and invites him to relax on his boat as they await help. What ensues is a complicated mix of secrets and... Read allHoping to make amends with his girlfriend and turn his life around, Jake suddenly finds himself in a dangerous situation. Frank, an aging bail-bondsman, comes to Jake's rescue and invites him to relax on his boat as they await help. What ensues is a complicated mix of secrets and lies that threaten to destroy the life of one man and the soul of another. Buoyancy is a ... Read all

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7.3/10

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Ryan Surratt

Jake

Wes Kemp

Tyler

John Heard

Frank

Ben Youcef

Franco

Josh Zuckerman

Mitch

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- Ryan Surratt
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- Ryan Surratt
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10spacenative14-586-612135

Best Short Ever!

I already wrote this in the message board but I wanted to write a review because this movie is so rad! As my subtext says....this film is nothing but great. Wish smart wonderful acting and storyline..

i was expecting more melodrama...but it did not go there.

It was well calculated and a VERY interesting ride of story acting and and a twist that makes the short film genre completely take notice! Oh they should that is.. this is truly the best short i have seen in the past 12 years of being in LA.

So do yourself a favor and go see this film in the next film festival it plays in.

10beverlyhillsdemoreels

A very fine film!

I was thoroughly impressed by this film. Especially the acting. I thought the story was finely crafted. It flowed very well and really kept me guessing without confusing or boring me. I try to see as many short films as possible because I think it is a difficult medium to exhibit. As an artist myself I understand how complicated it is to create a piece of art in a limited time. This film has done that exquisitely. I thoroughly enjoyed the directing as well. The pace was perfect and though the dialogue seemed banal at first, it was extremely natural and well delivered by the actors. I have seen it 3 times now and it only gets better. Excellent work!

10joshhaddy-691-814750

What a ride!!!

This movie got me from the start. The twist and turns in this movie feel like your on a roller coaster. The actor in this reminds me of John Travolta...specifically in Phenomenon. John Heard is fantastic and very intense. You will never believe the ending. There were some beautiful shots in this film. Great original music. At one point I fell off my seat(not kidding). The cast in this film are very believable. I could tell that the actors were always "there". I forgot I was watching a movie after the first couple minutes because of the intensity and great story. I wanted this film to never end, Really enjoyed the ride on this one. This film would make a great feature.

10jenmarpha

A must see

I recently saw this short at a film festival in Los Angeles and was blown away. I have noticed it listed in other festivals as well and to no surprise it appears to be doing well. Great performances by the cast. Ryan Surratt and John Heard play off one another like the pros they are and create in incredible tension that kept me on the edge of my seat. The story is gripping and action packed, especially for a short film. It left me wanting more. The cinematography and coloring really drew me in and very appropriately set the tone. This is truly a must see and I hope all good things for these great filmmakers. I look forward to seeing more from Surratt and Kemp.

10moththeatrewebsite

A New Polanski!

Oh my god! This guy is the New Polanski! Just like knife in the Water. If you haven't seen this flick you have got to find a way. I just got done seeing it at a film festival and was able to talk to the director. Really nice guy. Not some arrogant Hollywood type at all. Very humble and interested in what I and some other excited audience had to say. And what I told him was I have never seen a film that on the surface seems like one thing and by the end is something completely else. RIVETING! I had no idea what was gonna happen. I asked him if they were going to make a feature and he said they were looking into it. I hope so. I wish Hollywood would start taking these independent filmmakers and giving them a shot. If movies were more like this I would be at the theater every weekend. Good job and keep them coming!