INCOMING MAIL | Omeleto

Two friends are sent 30 years in the future.
INCOMING MAIL is used with permission from Ellery Marshall. Learn more at / ellery_marshall .
It's 1985 and the summer before senior year for best friends Clementine and Ava. Clementine is an aspiring Hollywood star and Ava is a garage rocker. They love to goof off, but Clementine has something most rising high school seniors don't: she can exchange letters with her future self via a magical mailbox. With these letters, she gets advice and affirmation about what she's going on in her life.
But one day, Clementine stops getting letters back. Panicking, she accidentally zaps her and Ava through the mailbox all the way to 2015. The future is strange, with its robotic vacuums and mysterious "clap-on" lights. But Clementine also discovers that her future isn't as glamorous as she hoped, and meeting Future Clementine is a huge disappointment. So it's up to Future Clementine to teach her teenage self some key lessons -- or else risk missing out on the most important lessons of all.
Directedby Ellery Marshall and written by Emily Kim, this spirited short dramedy begins with the almost hyper brio and optimism of teenagers on the brink of adulthood, with all its hopefulness, aspiration and big dreams. Quick-witted and fast-paced, the dialogue bubbles and crackles, capturing both the excitable obsessiveness of Clementine and the jagged energy of her best friend Ava, and the storytelling lays out the central fantastical premise of a magical mailbox. This mailbox enables Clementine's future self to communicate with her teenage self, guiding and encouraging her through a series of snail mail letters.
That rapport between her present-day teen self and her future adult gives Clementine an outsized confidence that all her dreams will come true. And that confidence sometimes veers into arrogance, as she begins to treat Ava differently. But when the letters stop, Clementine panics and gets sucked into the magical mailbox into the future, along with Ava. The film catches its breath and slows down at this point, allowing both the audience and Clementine to settle down, exploring this strange version of the future. And it also allows Clementine's key emotional crisis to resonate: she discovers her future self is still living in the same house that she grew up in, and instead of being a big Hollywood star, she's "just" a drama teacher.
Angry and disappointed, teenage Clementine confronts her grown-up self, trying to understand how she could fall short of her dreams and why middle-aged Clementine is such a disappointment. As young Clementine, actor Isabel Langan captures Clementine's energy and extraverted confidence, both with its joy and its thornier side. But when she confronts her older self, played with measured understanding by actor Lisa Renee, the film gains its true emotional resonance, with her seasoned grown-up self helping to reconcile her teen counterpart to her future -- and helping her gain some maturity and perspective in the process.
Beyond its infectious sense of fun and its playfulness, the great strength of INCOMING MAIL is that it both understands the power and persuasion of teenage dreams and aspirations and the more nuanced compromises that adulthood often requires. And it also has the wisdom to understand that, as glittering as those early aspirations are, they are often founded on notions of success that are shallow and flat. Instead, the grown-up Clementine has compassion for the youthful version of herself, and beyond helping her remedy a mistake that she will regret, she must help her see that fulfillment can be more ordinary and attainable -- and that's what makes it beautiful.

[@Gloomyheart6]

Don't let go of the ones who will pick up a costume for you at the last minute simply because they love you. Heart touching line ❤️

[@UserUnknown07]

I got goosebumps ngl

[@dangelolouis3861]

Let's Gooooooo!!!! Great story! Quote of the day: “When you just look forward, you miss everything around you”

[@biruhtsegaye1521]

So, practice the art of the present ❤

[@twilium1284]

Loved this one! I also really dig that you gave your crew their own little spotlight at the end! Everyone from director to gaffer makes films possible.

[@eugenetswong]

It's also really cool to see that it was produced by mostly young people.

[@timmotel5804]

YES

[@CanuckMonkey13]

THIS. I loved those little video credits. More films should do this!

[@yl0000]

I’m clearly not the target audience, because the whole time I was just thinking how to get filthy rich if I had such a mailbox….

[@ChickensAndGardening]

I mean just give her a two-word note: BUY MICROSOFT!

[@grevinlew]

You mean "BUY APPLE!" The stock not the fruit, although Honeycrisps are delicious (while, ironically, Delicious apples -- both Red and Golden -- aren't).@@ChickensAndGardening

[@jocelienjimenez9821]

@@ChickensAndGardening I'm with you totally Agree lol👍👍🤣😂

[@house30house]

The plot make no sense

[@boltyboy]

similar plot in the movie frequency with "remember the word Yahoo"

[@mediamermaid333]

Absolutely loved this short film! The casting was perfect, both the younger and older versions

[@gemstar7286]

They were so much alike.

[@eugenetswong]

I totally agree. For a very small moment, I wondered if the performers were CGIed to look older/younger.

[@alecrichards8574]

i definitely looked at the last names in the credits to see if they were related to each other lol

[@goldeneaglereborn]

Spankalicious

[@raviolimaserati]

I like how quickly and what seemed like depth of forgiveness she had for her friend before jumping on stage

[@dandeliondreamer3365]

Cute 😊 the part where the teenager version of herself shows up throws a fit and locks her adult self in a room kind of reminded me of when parents say “someday you are going to have a kid just like you!” 😂

[@eugenetswong]

Yeah, but it took a lot of suspension of disbelief, though, because it made me wonder why the lock worked from outside of the room.

[@Thevintagebootgirl]

I think it was the master bathroom.

[@Thevintagebootgirl]

I think it was the master bathroom.

[@Thevintagebootgirl]

I think it was the master bathroom.

[@SiennaArmory]

Millennial Nostalgia Brain: "Ah, yes, the 1970's, 30 years ago!" Math Brain: "1994 was 30 years ago, dummy"

[@adamlyman8293]

Practice the art of being present…..words to live by for sure. Lovely story, great acting, production, writing, etc. A gem!!

[@tabaxikhajit4541]

I can't believe this short actually made me cry! Well done.

[@oliabid-price4517]

'Life moves pretty fast - you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.'

[@kurtrich27]

Why you gotta dis Ferris…?

[@Avery_4272]

Nice work by all involved -- the direction, casting, acting, editing, writing...and I thought the style of the credits was a great idea. I also thought Scott Johnson's music score was delightful and on-target with supporting the feel of the film. Plus, I can easily see this as a cool premise for a TV series.

[@ScottJohnsonMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@eugenetswong]

Congratulations on your success, Scott.@@ScottJohnsonMusic

[@eugenetswong]

I think that a TV series might be too long. A mini series, or a series of movies might be better.

[@user-fy7ru4ii1i]

This reminds me of a movie staring A-list actors, involving a LAKE HOUSE.

[@bridgetwinter5858]

Meaning, love, friendship, surprise, humor, excitement; all things in this exquisite short film. I loved it!

[@AliASN111]

So Cute ♥ Instead of this actual mailbox, I wish if my e-mailbox could send me a few years ahead! LOL 😄

[@gemstar7286]

That would be interesting lol.

[@MichaelCarter-xo2qs]

Its like time travel santa going thru that mailbox like that

[@theeclectic2919]

Well, it is true: If you push too hard for success, you miss out on everything around you.

[@vm51photo]

The Lake House for besties! Cute short!!! 😊

[@bridgetwinter5858]

I just wish it was longer

[@MisterG2323]

Always enjoy fresh faces. Good work, ladies! Kudos to all involved.

[@annamariesantillan9196]

love what you do and do what you love; the future is full of magic

[@rebeccalynn7795]

love the video. great way of doing the credits too.

[@Beading_Kate]

The most beautiful thing is to be happy in present. Success comes in many forms, and happiness is major part of it. I think it’s hard to feel successful and accomplished while being unhappy, sad and frustrated.

[@ppppp524]

Imagine not telling yourself the lotto numbers smh my head

[@eugenetswong]

She could have earned $10M without raising any suspicion, and then pursued an acting career. That's a major plot hole, but I am happy to suspend my disbelief, because a person could choose to avoid doing that due to ethics.

[@lieraalfonso1667]

Practice the art of being present. Exactly the words I need to hear right now.

[@-svet-ka-]

Not the most captivating scenario but it delivers the main idea, that living in the present is a valuable art which needs to be learned, well. On the other hand, living only in the moment without doing anything for your future is a path to failure and regret as well. So, maybe they needed to put the thought of this balance in their story too.

[@beamour]

Omeleto reminds me of Black Mirror

[@latenightlogic]

Possibly the tiniest bit too short; a very good short film.

[@daveparkes8539]

You could make a series outta this one

[@RHKhan86]

Loved it. I wish we all had a machine from we could see our future. & we don't make any silly mistakes or AH friends.

[@awaleahmed8698]

I have always thought if i ever met my 20 year old self he will be disappointed I didn't achieve all his dreams and I will have to explain to him how you can measure success differently.

[@12thDecember]

I like the video snippet credits as much as I like the film. Well done!

[@MrAbkejoe]

Adorable❤ Everything well done, but especially loved the score👍

[@ScottJohnsonMusic]

Thank you!

[@MrAbkejoe]

@@ScottJohnsonMusic Of course! Just a shot in the dark here but I'd have to guess you to be the gentleman responsible for the score. Your exceptional talent for blending musical elements and creating a rich soundscape is not only impressive but also genuinely inspiring. It would be a pleasure to have the opportunity to discuss your creative process and perhaps explore the possibility of collaborating on a project in the future! Until our paths cross on the grand staff of life, may your creative notes continue to resonate!🎶🤙

[@ScottJohnsonMusic]

@@MrAbkejoe Thank you very much! And yes, always open to collaborating!

[@magicalsimmy]

I absolutely adored this.

[@2pie2mash]

Beautiful idea, superb story, excellent credits ❤

[@candaceme]

The mailbox reminds me of the Lake House with Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves

[@benjamindover4033]

Lovely film.

[@moho2536]

Great film about how we get so absorbed by others, that we forget ourselves... and no, I didn't get things mixed up or reversed, that's actually the right way to say it.

[@InvasionAnimation]

I really like this one! There were a bunch of flops lately.

[@eugenetswong]

I agree about the flops. Omeleto get likes and up votes, only because some people like everything that Omeleto puts out. On top of that, Omeleto hypes up everything it puts out, as if every film was meant to be big.

[@AgentNoob001]

I haven't even watched the full thing, but I know that this is going to be amazing because I love these future viedeos

[@willfungusman8666]

Has anyone verified that this works?

[@KalanaNethsara]

that was a good one tbh

[@abigailnicolekorte]

Ava deserves so much better like Clem said she won’t amount to anything in life but Clem legit became a teacher…. Loser and horrible best friend

[@tinkerbell1479]

Very cute story, I really enjoyed it. Thank you!📫🥰❤️📪

[@yoongiyuu3086]

as soon as i read magic mail box i thought of the korean film il mare

[@misterrashad611]

Love this. Had to share xoxo

[@timmotel5804]

Really Nice. Well done everyone. Thank You & Best Regards

[@saurabhmangal6322]

12:59 credits show Lola is played by Peyton Fleming, but where is Lola shown in the movie??

[@grandmastervisualcompany2112]

This is a beautiful story.

[@vastbigbubba]

“Here are the weeks results for the lottery”

[@cheyone4855]

damn this one was really great

[@deepikamishra350]

Great message ☺

[@MEZmerizing]

That was excellent!!!

[@KyurinDiary]

So lovely❤

[@christinehughes7847]

Love

[@balhallak]

Nice advices from the future.. ❤

[@abigailnicolekorte]

I cannot believe how rude Clem is like saying her bsf won’t be successful that’s insane I’m mad for the friend

[@sweets1964s]

Thank you! 🥰🙃😁

[@pathetic2399]

This felt a bit heavy handed, like the characters knew they were in a short and needed to get the point across in the quickest, most in-your-face way possible even if it meant acting unrealistically. But otherwise the message is good.

[@uriituw]

Somebody doesn’t know much about the ‘80s.

[@mghleira]

Very good.

[@mitchmccarron8337]

Cute & quirky, some of the acting was a little below-par but overall I enjoyed watching this one. Mitch, Australia.

[@mariannadelossantos4736]

That was So Cute 😍

[@trevorwilliams3501]

Good stuff.

[@JoeLaRocca]

I have watched the whole thing. Hmmm

[@davidrennie8197]

The wonky eyes cannot be ignored

[@mjhay1830]

Nice short, although the modern dialogue used in the 80’s made it less convincing. Such as ‘XOXO’ and ‘totally bitchin’

[@johnkennedy4023]

Doesn't everyone know their future?

[@Kingcactus20000]

Cool

[@CoverBydAn]

The key to good storytelling, long or short, is likeable characters. These characters are not likeable

[@eugenetswong]

I disagree. I liked them. They seemed like normal people.

[@diyanaslivelyworld9581]

Rahul issh ladka suite karta hai aa ka video pe... Inko aapki video pe dekh k maja aya very interesting boy.. try to keeyhim in your maximum most of the videos, Request for you. Maybe make some other New Channel who knows might bring great shows regarding experiment videos 😊

[@StarWarsPARODIES-z2g]

Good idea. Was able to follow the plot. The biggest problem i see is the girls loooked like 2023 girls that were trying to be 1980s. I'm guessing the director has no clue about the 1980s. I grew up in the 80s and nothing about it resembled the 80's. The conclusion was good. Very good use of disappointment.

[@umcopodeconhecimento4605]

Vai dormir, Omeleto. Tá cedo!!

[@IgorOcash]

Not even in 1985 would high school seniors be this vapid and superficial. They weren't even in the late 60's when I graduated. Pathetic. Decent acting is the only remedial feature. The screenwriter should under no circumstances give up his day job...

[@JordanChervitz]

*her

[@ShockResistor]

Jordan No, its they when referring to two people. At least be correct if youre gonna try to correct someone.

[@JordanChervitz]

@@ShockResistor The screenwriter is my friend Emily, one person who is a girl. At least be correct if you're gonna try to correct someone.

[@eugenetswong]

At least look at the credits, if you are going to correct a correction. I haven't looked at IMDB, so I'm trusting that only 1 person is credited with doing any writing. @@ShockResistor

[@eugenetswong]

I thought that I saw you in the credits, so thank you and everybody for this film, which I enjoyed a lot. I thought that the quality was great. @@JordanChervitz

[@YoYo-gt5iq]

I'm so confused. I mean, there's 2 girls - that part, I get. But they never once talked about how their story relates to a cute boy.

[@Dorvita]

Beautiful message in this one...... aww I love the time travel videos. This was sweet and lots of fun. Thank you and well done to all. 🙏🌹

[@ChickensAndGardening]

Cute, funny, and well acted. Note to future self: don't give me any advice; I need to learn things the hard way!

[@pirategirl1995]

her future self is so wise :,) so touching!

[@kennethsizer6217]

Gaffers are people too! Loved that you gave us a chance to see the people who make the magic come to life! Casting was GOLD

[@calmkate8]

kudos, great script, great acting and crucial pearl of wisdom!

[@bowiespace]

Fantastic. Loved it!🎉❤ 12:23 12:23

[@CAMBY608]

Cute short!💕

[@LauraBonginkosi]

This one hit home 😞

[@ComblessMan]

Extraordinary casting. Tip of the hat. Sweet movie.

[@eugenetswong]

I agree about the casting. The 4 of them looked so alike to me.

[@lindsaywolf8977]

please forgive me !! i suck! "i love that song"

[@82jp]

Only thing, the hairstyles are not quite eighties 😂

[@meenakshigupta9813]

Beautiful film! Loved it!

[@elenavizzi3364]

❤❤❤

[@Amin2JZ]

just wow.

[@kurtrich27]

They are violating the rules of physics; two versions of the same person can’t be in one place at the same time 😟

[@samir_bapu]

Eva is so pretty and beautiful 😍

[@ambersheridan4210]

I loved this!

[@dianejohnson9573]

❤ it! Very nice

[@dotsoflovelight8409]

❤🎉

[@filipegomessias1478]

gapp

[@therealTYNICAL]

how do these guys profit

[@elizabetharruda2850]

Ah, life lessons! I liked this very much! Thank you 😃

[@durasaxon5131]

These 2 Females have acting Kismet! I couldn't take my eyes off of either of them and I thought the story was very interesting. One way or another they should have a successful career ahead of them! 💜🎸 + Durasaxon + ✝️

[@Annalyse74]

The 80’s? Oh dear ha ha more research needed…

[@ShockResistor]

How was that not 80s? I was around then so experienced it firsthand.

[@tiborosz1825]

Thecway ahe held that flying V ruined the whole story.