Modern/Love, directed by Lee Toland Krieger (feat. Robert Schwartzman and Naomi Scott)

Two 20-somethings take the next step in their long-distance cyber romance: meeting in
person for the first time during an exotic vacation in Doha. Will their tech-enabled feelings hold true in real life?
Why it was chosen: "Loved its warmth in dealing with contemporary ideas in regards to relationships and the internet. In contrast to the others, it had a more narrative approach that I thought was very well done." -- Roman Coppola
Winning Screenwriter: Amy Jacobowitz
Amy Jacobowitz graduated from UCLA in 2011 and works in PR for an advertising agency in Los Angeles. Filmmaking has always been her first love.
Director: Lee Toland Krieger
Lee Toland Krieger's 2012 feature, Celeste and Jesse Forever, was a breakout hit at this year's Sundance Film Festival. The film was released by Sony Pictures Classics and starred Andy Samberg and Rashida Jones. Krieger has written and directed a number of features and shorts over the last few years. He was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay for his 2009 film The Vicious Kind.
Featuring: Robert Schwartzman
Robert Schwartzman is the lead singer of the Los Angeles rock band Rooney. He has written and produced hit songs and albums for Rooney that have topped the charts worldwide. Schwartzman has spent years of his life touring globally, building a loyal fan base both in the US and overseas. He recently released his first solo album, Double Capricorn, on his record label California Dreamin' Records. Growing up in a film family, Schwartzman always had a passion for films and has acted in several films, including Sofia Coppola's The Virgin Suicides and Garry Marshall's The Princess Diaries. Recently, he acted and scored Gia Coppola's short film Casino Moon and Lee Toland Krieger's Modern/Love.
Featuring: Naomi Scott
Naomi Scott is a young English actress who starred as Maddy Shannon on Steven Spielberg's TV series Terra Nova. She also starred as Mohini "Mo" Banjaree on the Disney Channel original movie Lemonade Mouth.
Intel and W Hotels created Four Stories to identify and support rising visionaries in filmmaking, and provide them with a platform to share their talent with audiences around the world.
Four winning scripts, inspired by iconic W Hotels destinations and the mobility of the Intel-inspired Ultrabook™, were chosen from nearly 1000 submissions from aspiring filmmakers worldwide. They were selected by a panel of entertainment industry insiders and filmmakers, and developed into short films.
Roman Coppola and his production company, The Directors Bureau, matched the four scripts with some of today's most talented young directors and actors to bring each winner's vision to life.
The resulting four films, plus an original short by Coppola himself, were shot at some of W Hotels' most exotic and cutting-edge locations - from the Maldives and Hollywood to Doha, Washington D.C. and Mexico City - and feature the Ultrabook as a central character.
Four Stories is part of The Ultrabook Experience: a series of collaborations between Intel and innovative companies worldwide, enabled by the Ultrabook - a new category of computing devices powered by Intel.

[@dlumyoung09]

Naomi Scott, master of accents. She's a phenomenal actress.

[@em-pr5jv]

dlumyoung09 that accent is real, she's british.

[@Fenris77]

Indeed she is.

[@jessicabhadreshwar3277]

@@em-pr5jv the accent she’s got in this short film is Indian.

[@em-pr5jv]

@@jessicabhadreshwar3277 i know, i was talking about her real life accent. i was talking about the accent she was born with.

[@jessicabhadreshwar3277]

@@em-pr5jv Oooh sorry I misunderstood.

[@TheFunkyMonkey83]

such a simple storyline yet so entertaining at the same time. LOVED IT

[@jeamysidons25]

The sailing scene was so beautiful. The scenery, the acting, the quiet chemistry... great job to everyone involved.

[@hilarysharpova258]

I loved the transitions - from personal narrative, to their conversation online, to their personal fantasies, back to inner dialogue, then their first meeting. They gave the impression of "scenes", something most short films don't have.

[@gerritswehla19]

Haha, omg that ending. EPIC

[@leepopepope1557]

This is why I love short films... they prove that you don't need two hours, a million dollar budget, or big name actors to get your audience to feel something. Can't remember the last movie couple I cared about as much as these two.

[@Merdicano]

Anyone excited for Naomi Scott for Princess Jasmine?, because I truly I'm excited!

[@realjazminy8271]

Ela mesma

[@rakibrahman9419]

SO much better than the countless other "online dating meet-up" films I've seen. This is real life - we've all got our fantasies, but sometimes they just can't become reality. But sometimes, reality is even more special.

[@wojtek1121100]

As someone who met her spouse online, I can say this this little film does an amazing job at expressing the thoughts of someone meeting their virtual penpal for the first time. The nerves, the anticipation, the doubt... spot-on.

[@monsuralinur1086]

Didn't notice till the credits, but Robert Schwartzman starred in the film AND provided the music? Talk about multi-talented, that's awesome.

[@AuCoinDuMonde]

track listing: Robert Schwartzman - All My Life Thomas Azier - How To Disappear Robert Schwartzman - Second Chances

[@ls1199]

Do you know the name of the music that starts from 2:19?

[@experienceintel]

Robert Schwartzman - All My Life Thomas Azier - How To Disappear Robert Schwartzman - Second Chances

[@adhityaharyonugroho]

2:16 song name?

[@Samjane723]

Love it! As much as I love Robert Schwartzman's music, I wish he would get back into acting, he was great in this!

[@loanguy6193]

She is pretty on the inside, innovative, imagination, inspiration Naomi Scott what an attractive beauty. I would consider this a new genre of multimedia poetry showing desire, fear, regret, saudade, and ending in divine appointment irony. So many emotions on the edge of a cliff like overlooking out the window from the skyscraper seeing the sunset. I'm inspired to compose my own after watching this. If I could do a remix to this video, although the silent moment in the cab is necessary, and this maybe too romantic for a first encounter, I would find a way to somehow fit Bob Marley's 1979 version of "Waiting in Vain" with the version that has full reverb on mute guitar, slight echo with the sound of waves crashing wispering pianissississimo in the background of the cab when they find out who they are, then they inquisitively stare and smile at each other.

[@gulshanbodani7206]

6:09-6:23 was so beautiful, hearing the little things about each other that they remember from their conversations together and that they can't wait to witness in person. Such amazing writing in that little moment, it nearly brought a tear to my eye.

[@ilovechili]

2019 anyone??? uuugghhhh.. when she bit her lower lip at 2:28. that was when i knew... she slayed me... my bleeding heart thanked her... and that, my friend, is how i died with blissful rapture. -_______-

[@cindydpdla]

Hi

[@richardb7315]

shes hot

[@elenazugravu8106]

Same☺️❤️

[@elenazugravu8106]

You understand me!

[@ilovechili]

Elena Zugravu haha... you keep coming back to this video? Me too, my friend, me too.😄

[@Fenris77]

Naomi is so perfectly beautiful and in that Hindu wedding dress she looks divine!

[@akshay23113]

Which one

[@tiashek1891]

Yes she's really very beautiful 🤩

[@Fenris77]

@@akshay23113 In this short movie.

[@tiashek1891]

@@akshay23113 5:58

[@akshay23113]

Okay thanks

[@jjcstnd6246]

Keep going back to this video. Man, Robert Schwartzman and his music makes it superb!

[@rod-ji6hq]

still stands out as a very polished piece of work....take note budding filmakers

[@michauxhyatt]

Realizing there is a selling point to be made, the short itself is pretty still pretty good. Technology, regardless of brand, is the major piece behind this how this story unfolds. The timing is great and the cinematography is spot on. It reminds me a bit of a chapter in my own life.

[@jasonhide2263]

Lee Toland Krieger has a great eye for capturing the little things - birds flying, sideways glances, hand holding... the direction here really made all the difference.

[@jeanyhika5664]

Robert Schwartzman and Naomi Scott, you two need to get together. Such perfect chemistry! The fantasy meet-up scenes were incredibly beautiful.

[@richardb7315]

this is actually kinda sad tho they both chickened out and they end up meeting awkwardly

[@kurtstallings4812]

Nerves! The fantasy build up from two years of corresponding through images of each other cooked up in the course of blind online messages. The sweetness of the ending is that in the end good old fashioned synchronicity won't let them avoid meeting after all. It's meant to be.

[@MrWojtek1121100]

"Oh great, I think I have BO right now." Great opening narration. Kept my attention from start to finish, and even though it was so short, I found myself really invested in their relationship. Proof of a job well done.

[@roksonization]

HUGE Rooney fan here - great job Schwartzman! Favorite lead singer, might start becoming my favorite actor too.

[@aadddea]

In my opinion, this is the best of the Four Stories. Amy Jacobwitz's screenwriting was absolutely amazing. What a beautiful story.

[@enfpchick]

After searching all over the place I found the song. Thomas Azier - How To Disappear It's so good!!!

[@elenazugravu8106]

She looks just stunning and that bite of her lip😍❤️❤️ And I love that fact that she is so talented, so smart, so amazing from all the points of view❤️ I love her❤️

[@atruebluestory]

Modern/Love near perfection, beautiful to look at, story is sweet, music + Robert Schwartzman makes this mini journey worthwhile - short is well grounded w/Lee Toland Krieger as Director - who is clearly headed to the highest plane.

[@clajutola]

Great short, now can they make a movie about this. Love the end LOL !!!!!

[@tiagoseraphim9836]

a naomi scott nessa filmagem e video é uma das artistas mais bonitas do mundo

[@Songs4Soulmates]

beautiful, perfect for soul mates everywhere, just keep searching, just keep believing, destiny will bring you together when your love is meant to be - I and my soul mate understand every minute of this, we've not met yet but we've shared these fantasies and we know when the moment is right we will come together. Naomi, love everything you do, so glad I knew you and wish you much more success and a life full of love.

[@nicolasgdn65]

Literally my favorite short film!! lol.

[@jeamycloud89]

Fantastic directing. My favorite moments had to be when they were playing in the water together, running across the abandoned hotel floor, and then the abrupt soundtrack halt once he enters the cab. And their shocked faces after the introduction.

[@andrewrobinson6416]

I loved how Doha, the setting of the film, came to life as sort of a third character in the film. Such a pretty background for such a touching video.

[@allyznad2126]

Here after Aladdin ..

[@MorenaHildegard]

I found this in my bookmarks and it's not that I like the story (eventually I do), but it has been firstly brought to my attention by a very dear person to me, so even if I'm out of the business, I'll always keep my thoughts inside it.

[@5eddante5]

1) All my life - Robert Schwartzman 2)---Sorry, I Don't know either------- 3)How to disappear - Thomas Azier 4) (credits) Second chances - Robert Schwartzman

[@maxpaynekst]

OMG the girl in this film is Mo from "Lemonade Mouth"! She did an awesome job. They make a super cute couple.

[@ninapunwani4753]

Where is the sequel??

[@jillyconn]

screaming and sobbing and crying at how good this was

[@Fenris77]

She keeps becoming more beautiful !

[@straightupBall3r]

Anyone know the song playing when Oscar tells his version of the meeting? Shazam wasn't doing me any favours.

[@xiaowangismydog]

Watched this when it first came out last year and still in love :)

[@kmmmoney]

she has a regular british accent. but they made her have a more indian accent since this is supposed to take place somewhere in the middle east and naomi scott is half indian

[@Fenris77]

Wonderful but I don´t understand the ending why they seem to loose their nerve and then meet up by misstake in the taxi ??

[@robertmitchell6717]

Strange how ironic real life can be at times ! I've always believed what is meant to be shall be no matter what ! The Sun,moon and stars will align and nothing will stop it ! Sweet story !

[@n.n.n.m.m.m]

This should be a full blown movie already💛

[@user-or3rp2dp4w]

Oh no princess Jasmine what are you doing here😂😂😂

[@CoeurInquiet]

THANK YOU!!! I've been searching crazy for the name of the song!

[@1Shatter1]

Okay, everybody thinks they know, but if they would just do a quick google search they would have the answer. Naomi Scott was born in London, England. Her mother Usha Scott is a Gujarati Indian from Uganda and her father Chris Scott is British.

[@mine3643]

Loved Celeste and Jesse Forever, loved this. Lee Toland Krieger is such an amazing director.

[@MdAbdurRoshid]

Wow, this tugged at my heartstrings SO much! I was excited for them to meet, then incredibly disappointed, then back to excited. I loved it!

[@elenagilbert2090]

he's the brother from the princess diaries right?

[@malikasharpova5907]

I almost threw my computer at a wall when they started packing up their computers! Which I guess is how they wanted people to feel... but geesh, that was awful, I felt so bad for them. Loved the twist ending though - that's what I call serendipity!

[@tiagoseraphim9836]

naomi scott dos 12 até hoje uma das adolecentes e mulheres mais bonitas do mundo

[@naveenchandra3608]

Love u Naomi from India😘😘

[@Goodfella437]

I loved it , and didn't want it to end . I'm at the point in my life where I want to get on a Jet and go somewhere far away for about 6 months , problem , MONEY ! This short film about these two was excellent .

[@roshid01able]

Woo, another UCLA filmmaker! Amy Jacobwitz, you did such a great job with this script! It felt so current and realistic. Never thought I'd say this, but it actually has me considering online dating. That first meeting seems so romantic.

[@michelbiven214]

Such an awesome feel-good film. Proves that sometimes, things don't go as expected... but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Wonderful writing and acting.

[@rlc1535]

Great video! Love Robert Schwartzman in this! His songs are beautiful.

[@dhojebonufang]

anyone know the song at 4:00?

[@utubefanbase]

omg I nearly cried. Really good. And compressed too, definitely a fine short story.

[@marcus5592]

anyone know what the instrumental songs playing in the first half of this short were? 0:41 and 2:15

[@animelvr99]

omg the ending tho. I was sucked in. so well made

[@luvfoxxxxx]

This is so brilliant!

[@LuckyEpiphany]

Does anyone know what the song is called that's playing when Naomi explains how they meet?

[@StealStar28]

how to disappear by thomas frazier

[@gabrielamendoza8016]

StealStar28 Thaaaaaaaaaanks *-*

[@chaiyumisp2554]

DO ANYONE KNOW THE SONG AT 2:19??

[@choose2behappy699]

Column -The endless love- or "convicted to love" by Orhan Sokoli Both overcame fear in meeting each other in pearson. In cyberlife it is much easier to be and to say whatever u like. But in real life it takes more than being able to travel to long distance places to improve ur love. If a man is not able to improve his love in his hometown, then he will never be able to act differently somewhere else. In my oppinion this short-movie showed the missunderstanding of love. I mean to say: If we human think that love is up to a woman or a man, then we will always end up brokenhearted, lonley and frustrated, especially when the day comes and the one person u love passes away. Many peopel of us dream of the endless love. But what is that? Some of us has got the answer to it. The answer is simple as well as shoking. It is the love to the creator. Not in the sense of beinig radical, fanatical or whatever else. It is about being in love with God. Only this love is endlessly. When we have reached this state, then we are ready for the love between a woman and a man. This love is then TRUE and andlessly, because u do not love the person. U love the person in which u can see the power of God. The paradies lies up on the feet of a mother. But who is a mother? Every woman is a mother. It is said: the marriage is the completion of a religon of a man. But why only of a man? It is because a woman is already complete and that's why we say today "my better half". We man are in need of the love of a woman. Sadly, most of us man abuses this feeling for love by ... u know what I mean. ... The good thing about it is, that these men don't know why they're doing it. They think it is because of sexuall needs or the beauty of a woman. Both cases can be true. But after all is said and done, the spirit of love has gone? And the woman waits for a call, vainly. Tho, if u make the woman understand that u love her impact, her design, because it remands u of God in the sense of being thankfull to God and u worthship only God, then the love between u and her can became a worship service. I know this might sounds strange, but try to think about it. And yes I call myself a fan of God. I am a Muslim, NOT A TERRORIST! Thank u for reading it. My aim is never to convert somebody to Islam, unless Allah is the onle one, who decides who believes and who not. LOVE ist only one way to the to Allah, but it's the fastest.

[@eXg0bL1n]

I`ve been to Doha,Qatar and it is amazing.I suggest visiting it atleast once..I asure you,you`ll like it. And `bout the video/movie,its wonderful.It reflects what our sociaty is atm...Both bold and chickenish at the same time. Amazing movie,keep up the good work.A big applause for the music aswell. Cheers.+

[@januliq7]

amazing story and everything :) great actors :p naomi is amazing, loved it

[@RhondaSK]

So cute!! wonderful!! I ended up here from Brittany Kwasnik Across The Ocean video... glad I did! :)

[@gaisai5429]

That was perfect.from editing to profomence

[@sammilauhaha]

i love this short film! Harper's dream travelling fantasy is what i want to do for life

[@workajorcka]

the skareness come from heart. and to be brave the solution come from mind.... and i like the end of scene too... very fanny and sharp

[@Mikaylee]

Thanks! Finally someone who gets it!

[@mim151]

Ainda bem que tem legenda, gosto muito da Naomi!

[@livebooty]

Me took that’s my wife Naomi Scott

[@danielcustard]

It was called "Silver house - by Beach House." I am so glad I took the initiative to download that version instead of having this one. I have no idea why they decided to remove that beautiful music. I mean the whole thing was perfect

[@TheDanielss22]

Excelent!!! Very good job!

[@Gimmeclockworking]

i heart huckabees much in the beginning

[@sequinsmile22]

this is amazingly beautiful , it made me tear up

[@Beasouzz]

Robert Schwartzman ♥

[@danielcustard]

Yes it is Silver Soul, sorry.lol. But no, it played during the whole boat sequence. It was absolutely perfect. No theres no place, they took it down which still is mind boggling.lol. Ever since I heard that song I've played it atleast 50+ times in the last 72 hours

[@TheAndreaseegers]

love it! the humor in the end is great!

[@peacecorprescue]

Great storyline. Although sound editing makes classical mistake of having music too loud over voiceovers.

[@kolopoke123]

I loved this! Just a question, why were they leaving the same hotel at the end of the video?

[@choose2behappy699]

kolopoke123 Both overcame fear in meeting each other in pearson. In cyberlife it is much easier to be and to say whatever u like. But in real life it takes more than being able to travel to long distance places to improve ur love. If a man is not able to improve his love in his hometown, then he will never be able to act differently somewhere else. In my oppinion this short-movie showed the missunderstanding of love. I mean to say: If we human think that love is up to a woman or a man, then we will always end up brokenhearted, lonley and frustrated, especially when the day comes and the one person u love passes away. Many peopel of us dream of the endless love. But what is that? Some of us has got the answer to it. The answer is simple as well as shoking. It is the love to the creator. Not in the sense of beinig radical, fanatical or whatever else. It is about being in love with God. Only this love is endlessly. When we have reached this state, then we are ready for the love between a woman and a man. This love is then TRUE and andlessly, because u do not love the person. U love the person in which u can see the power of God. The paradies lies up on the feet of a mother. But who is a mother? Every woman is a mother. It is said: the marriage is the completion of a religon of a man. But why only of a man? It is because a woman is already complete and that's why we say today "my better half". We man are in need of the love of a woman. Sadly, most of us man abuses this feeling for love by ... u know what I mean. ... The good thing about it is, that these men don't know why they're doing it. They think it is because of sexuall needs or the beauty of a woman. Both cases can be true. But after all is said and done, the spirit of love has gone? And the woman waits for a call, vainly. Tho, if u make the woman understand that u love her impact, her design, because it remands u of God in the sense of being thankfull to God and u worthship only God, then the love between u and her can became a worship service. I know this might sounds strange, but try to think about it. And yes I call myself a fan of God. I am a Muslim, NOT A TERRORIST! Thank u for reading it. My aim is never to convert somebody to Islam, unless Allah is the onle one, who decides who believes and who not. LOVE ist only one way to the to Allah, but it's the fastest.

[@akshay23113]

Those reading this comment. At 7:06 you can notice name Harper Kapoor Kapoor is an indian surname while Harper is American

[@choose2behappy699]

Salaam alaikum dear Filmmaker! The "shorty" is perfectly shot. I love its message, especially how it ends. :) Good work! But could u tell us, how "big" was the budget and what type of camera did u use? How many days have u shooted? And how big was the crew? Looging forward to ur reply!

[@gastonvegacnpk-amarielaadm8827]

pueden decirme el nombre de las canciones que aparecen alli me parecen muy bonitas

[@1Shatter1]

LOL love your Avatar the last Airbender "Toph wanted poster."

[@woddy5177]

I love the background music!

[@tiashek1891]

Naomi is sooooooo beautiful

[@Lazwa08]

Were they kind of running away from each other? If so... well, why?

[@iamSunfire]

LOL funny little ending! she is so pretty :)

[@Nzralw]

love love love the music! great short film. Robert should act more:)

[@NOVIAURAH]

That was brilliantly done x)

[@tiagoseraphim9836]

a naomi scott é muito bonita e nesse tempo uma das adolecentes mais bonitas do mundo

[@couldnotstop]

Do you remember what part they played the song? I was thinking that this was the song played when she started telling her version of their meeting, is that correct? Also, is it possible the song is called Silver Soul instead of Silver House? Also is there anywhere online to see the original video? Thanks

[@DryIce7]

Kindly don't make ridiculous assumptions about me. I'm not heartless - I wanted to like it, I tried to buy into the story, but I'm sorry there were gaping holes that meant I couldn't. The writer/filmmaker tried to take me on a journey, but I didn't find that journey believable (within the story world) and so it fell flat. Hence, disappointing.