Switch Off - A short film without actors & dialogues

The short film which has made an entry into Limca Book of Records as the 'The First Short Film with only Gadgets'. This experimental movie introduces a novel approach in filming by telling a human story without actors & dialogues. Without casting any actor nor imparting any human voice, 'Switch Off' tells the story of a four member family. The story is conveyed through the gadgets which are so common in our day to day life. The movie which was released on 12th March 2013, has won many awards in Short Film festivals.
(Make sure you watch the movie in good volume, because Sound is its life...)
Written & Directed by ------------ Anoop.G ( / anoopg.in )
Concept & Edit -------------------- Prathyush R.P ( / prathyush.rp )
Cinematography ------------------- Bijith Dharmadom ( / bijithdharmadam )
Background Score ------------------ Dominic Martin
Associate Cameraman ------------ Srimith Olavilam
Camera Assistants ----------------- Sushanth Azhiyoor, Nithin Sivadas, Shaji
Graphics ---------------------------- Amnon Varghese
Sound Mixing & Mastering ---- Jeevaraj V.K.
Sound Recording ------------------ Vijeesh O.K
Sound Effects ---------------------- Jayaraj (Kozhikode), Sibin Viswanath
Sound Studio ----------------------- Plugins (Kozhikode)

[@NCRRanger16]

Sooooo.... who's your favorite character?

[@scarecrow1385]

You know that one that does the thing yeah that one.

[@kvampsproduction]

One of the best shot movie seen with such a great message. And unique kind of storytelling.... Hat's off to full team.

[@brothersinghboda2125]

Superb,I am watching in 2021 but the video was made 7 years before.The idea at such a early time is excellent.

[@manoharkumar5116]

Very excellent short film, to teach a good lesson to human, we shouldn't dependent on only technical... Be a true man first, such a good message for our new generation..❤❤

[@EphemeraDeBless]

That's awesome! Wonderful job! Very interesting to see how since gadgets are connected to people, we see our lives happen just by observing them. Great job, kudos!

[@sustainmantra]

Guys... who have done a splendid, derived emotion out of objects of realty... great visuals... beautiful concept....

[@kollywoodreels6786]

Wonderful Team work

[@miksmith41]

Very clever and very well made :)

[@PRAMOD_MARAVANTHE_LYRICIST]

Thank you so much for the woderful visual treat.Great idea.

[@mayanksachar2611]

Superb, It was a true artist's work!💯👍👍

[@prasadsankarofficial]

The HOPE, The STRUGGLE and The HARD WORK towards a goal/ success is part of the rewards. Achieving goal itself is not the whole reward........ BEST WISHES

[@YASHSONIFILMS]

Liked your creative concept on telling story of characters by objects, great job 👌

[@AshishSingh-my2lm]

Loved it 👏👏👏❤️❤️

[@keerthana-jz4sr]

Very unique thinking -vision on our daily related things by making a story with good background music. It's smart and talented work. wish to see more ....congrats!

[@sureshshortfilms5643]

really superb.....innovative and different way of approach in making of this short film. hats off to u r creativity. keep going. Gud luck to all the team members of this film.

[@omarseifeldin4829]

that's a great job

[@MasterOfTheSpark]

Best inspiring, real life, happy ending drama movie I watched by now, and all without actors! I didnt think it was possible! Thank you for you talent, it was awesome and heart touching! :)

[@Amulya_thePriceless]

this is amazing & so inspiring. the background music is really good.

[@FlickDeep]

Very interesting film! Hats off! You inspired me and depressed me the same time, as i always dream to make a nice movie. Thanks & keep it up.

[@akkkkk813]

😂😂😂

[@harddriverecordingandfilmsNY]

two thumbs up, including all the musical scores

[@kochunkochu]

good attempt! watch yourself through the perspective of a viewer alone, again and rectify ! best wishes!!

[@amandanield5380]

this is good but you can't say it isn't staring anyone. you still have to credit the actor/s who did the actions even when you don't see them. even if its you. you created a character with a name and a presence so you still have to give credit to the person behind the actions.

[@HarishKumarPatel]

agree

[@juanitawatts1374]

Moral of the story kids, Not everyone will get a second chance. . .

[@fretbender101]

Very engaging, Nicely done!

[@bhushanbm6618]

Good effort from team work

[@cybrtrkguy]

Wow this was very interesting to watch. I'm thinking about making my own silent, actor-less, short film, and I'm looking for inspiration. Thanks for your work!

[@Escalated401]

Did you ever get to make it?

[@cybrtrkguy]

@@Escalated401 Nope. Lol

[@Escalated401]

@@cybrtrkguy well if you ever do you can reply to this I’d love to watch

[@ismschism5176]

@3:05"Look - there ... 'dialogue'."

[@KimSims214globalmedia]

LOVED IT!!!!

[@PrudhviWritings]

great work guys... very nice.

[@KristinRyans]

WOOOW! That was amaizing! The quality is awesome! Can you please tell me what's the model of the camera you used ?

[@adityathosar2026]

great...such a inspiring thought

[@cinemirror4450]

nice script, nice making, nice music .thanks

[@fruityfall9489]

this was clearly a creative film but i do have to note that the audio sounds a bit low quality and in a film with no dialogue and actors, that doesnt work in its favor

[@Getoverit143]

Love the music

[@akshayrajeev3226]

Excellent

[@baldevdixitstudio8411]

Inspiring Thanx

[@rfdez2724]

Well done. The only thing is that credit are too long.

[@uSeRTVMTA]

Music made me cringe

[@க.சு.வெற்றி]

Really superb 💟

[@sameerbajaj4062]

good effort.... scenes are quite well explained... but to touch the hearts and to entertain.....you need actors....

[@HarishKumarPatel]

plz also watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYvSl5ucfr6mq7M Basckspace; a thiriller short film no dialogue, one actor and all the job done by one person screenplay, editing..all... created by me... and give your opinion on it...thank you

[@misshelloareyouthere]

We NEED more movies no actors or dialogue aka like silent movie BUT this wouldn’t work for visually impaired/ blind audience..

[@G_a_n_d_u]

Nice

[@katninja4568]

I love it

[@devnsharora]

wow! nice👌

[@sarathdxb]

Good one Anoopetta. Keep the spirit.

[@palerishiju]

Nice ,Its really heart touching,

[@vijeshmk6121]

super work...

[@imaginedtrailers]

good efforts

[@___xyz___]

Great! This is what I was looking for! Modern film makers are intellectually multi-handicapped morons. They rely completely on actors or actors disguised as animated animals to drive the film. It's not that it isn't mildly satisfying to see a creature struggle for some objective. But it is the absolute only theme that is ever presented in film. Are we utterly unable to sacrifice convention to think up something original? It's almost as if film is defined by the face on the lens or canvas, and not the camera or artist who creates the scene. There lies a disconcerting feeling that humans are not capable of experiencing artistic pleasure without the social element. Maybe we're simply too afraid to try sometimes. Or maybe we're too dumb. Harsh words, I know. But never even in the subculture media do I hear that anyone even considers the possibility of omitting the human element from films that aren't short or half-assed. They can't do it. Nonetheless, I thoroughly enjoyed this grand piece of art. The visuals reveal a keen eye. A fixation on objects and details. Everyone can gain something from watching it. That's what makes it worthwhile.

[@hetry2109]

Actors make a film more convenient. The emotion conveyed through this film could have been enhanced by a good actor. Film makers are not 'morons' for simply choosing actors. That is like insulting a painter for using a paint brush. Sure, you could create a painting without a paintbrush, but a paintbrush makes the final work a lot neater and better. And it makes the process a lot more convenient too. The job of a director is not to figure out how to tell a story through the lack of actors, but to figure out a compelling way to tell a unique story. Overall, the story of this film could be summarized into: don't use your phone, you could get into a car accident. The raw emotion is missing, since our connection with any character is just inanimate objects. No personality, no traits, no emotions on their face, just objects. I commend the filmmakers for trying something new and I definitely think that making a film like this is difficult. But do not call a director a handicapped 'moron' for using actors. They are only handicapped morons if they are unable to tell a unique, interesting and compelling story. A painter is not a handicapped moron for using a paintbrush, but he is a handicapped moron if the final product is repulsive.

[@juanitawatts1374]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@maryama6594]

My face isn't aloud to be in a video so I'm trying to make short videos without them. Being inspirational creating episodes and talking a bit about my life. The only thing is I want to create comedy sketches. I already have but how do I make videos without my facial expressions any ideas? I don't want to use Lego men or anything like that though.

[@suryasurya01]

Good one, really!

[@atlasrikanth2067]

Hii The REELnotTaken i want to introduce ur film in telugu here if u agree

[@juanitawatts1374]

But damn, vivek better try harder this time around!!!

[@RyzenShine69]

Stopped watching 1min in due to all the intro credits.