THE FISH - A Horror Short Film | Shot on SONY a7iv

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This is a horror short film about a fisherman that provides for his family and an unknown entity.
Written and directed by Patrick Tomasso. Shot on the SONY A7iv mirrorless camera in 2022.
Selected to screen at Toronto Indie Horror Fest 2022.
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[@chrisbrockhurst]

Absolutely love that slow pan left from inside the truck after we thought it was a static shot. Getting huge OA vibes from this for some reason! Nice work man

[@impatrickt]

thanks dude!

[@impatrickt]

See THE FISH on the big screen in Toronto at The Toronto Indie Horror Fest! Select the May 13th screening and come hang out: filmfreeway.com/TorontoIndieHorrorFestival/tickets let me know if you want a behind the scenes breakdown on this one. thanks for watching! beware of the lamp.

[@huntingamber]

My gosh! Yes what kind of question is that? ♥️🥵

[@DANAMIONLINE]

Breakdown, please. Aso, I noticed you practice implementing "insert" shots.

[@jimcabezola3051]

Wow!A lot of teaching moments here. I hope you'll enjoy making a BTS to this little video! I look forward to it!

[@goldlynxmedia7665]

Yes & Please!

[@ahmedalreezaly]

Abso-flipping-lutely mate show us everything.

[@huntingamber]

I got so many vibes from prisoners! Which is great. I love the Short Film!!! Keep doing this amazing work

[@Mastertist]

Gues I wasn't the only one who thought of Prisoners.

[@mondobytes]

Needs more lamps!

[@michelehimself]

Mindblowing how you've already implemented a lot of the stuff you've learned, tried yourself and taught us over the last few videos in your own project. The lamp that adds color and warmth to it, the shots with extreme shallow depth of field like Fraser's cinematography in The Batman, the Villeneuve-like inserts that give the whole piece an incredibly dark and uneasing mood and tonality. Love the panning shot inside of the car and a BIG ❤️ for the A24-styled thumbnail. EDIT: of course we want to see behind the scenes!

[@impatrickt]

thanks Michele! appreciate you watching.

[@michelehimself]

You're welcome!

[@epochstories]

I love this Patrick! I can tell that every shot was carefully planned. Huge inspiration

[@davidedwardsme]

Feeling that Prisoners vide! Great photography!

[@VertigoFilmz]

Beautiful cinematography loved. Loved everything!! Great Job !! You should be very proud.

That car panning shot... and the sound design... Congrats !

[@fredrikdaniels6118]

This is really inspiring stuff! Love the way you use the longer shots, inserts and focusing together with the music to build the tension. Keep up the great work

[@nolanmolt]

Great job Patrick, the tone of the film was set from the opening shot. Nicely done, turned out great!!!

[@impatrickt]

thanks Nolan!

[@tombuck]

Super well done sir! I’m glad that a lamp is featured prominently. Really excellent cinematography and sound design too!

[@gzh6152]

Omg this work with details 🔥

[@joshuaconti989]

this deserves at least 5000 views for the lamp alone.

[@gregkrazanski]

that panning shot from inside the car was really damn good

[@sampriest12]

Yessir!!!

[@chanceseverson]

So cool seeing the development from your analysis to actual implementation, it's got me excited to try some of these techniques in my own projects!

[@MarkBennettCameraCrisis]

I was cheering for the lamp the whole time. Amazing job, man!!

[@Harrisensei]

love!!!!

[@rayshaagasta1968]

That left pan from inside the truck scene was😬🙌, amazing cinematography dude, u implementing all of ur skill from the other videos Beware of the lamp!

[@topicruben]

Loved it, man. The build up of the tension was great. Loved that panning form inside the car! and the sound design was awesome. I jump when the fish was dropped on the floor. Great job!

[@ty16027]

The score was brilliant, this pulled off exactly what you were going for this is objectively good. This was dope

[@XhonDang]

finally here! love this short 👏🏼

[@DazBaldwin]

Real David Lynch feel about it and love the choices of music 👏

[@impatrickt]

🙏🙏

[@thatsamuellu]

Roger Deakins said don't move the camera unless there's a reason to. You absolutely nailed it.

[@thisispenguin1951]

Well done! That shot right after seeing the torn up fish gave me David Lynch vibes (the quick cut to it, the sound design… chef’s kiss!)

[@BobWilcox]

fantastic short Pat! The whole short kept the tension and made me feel uneasy like something dark/sinster was about to happen

[@devinmaldonado4134]

I take so much inspiration from my fellow filmmakers. This is the first piece of work that I've seen of yours and I must say it is a pretty strong piece. I love the ominousness from the beginning and the interpretation you force the audience to have by the ending. Nice job!

[@impatrickt]

thanks Devin!

[@nkanyisoinnocentkhwane3752]

Feels like Robert Eggers directing Prisoners 👍🏽

[@impatrickt]

2 biggest inspirations for this. thanks for watching!

[@ejschiro]

Nice! Yes on the BTS and I especially liked when the fish hit the floor, the empty chair insert, and the absence of sound at the end when the tarp starts to move. It's kinda like the house was having a sigh of relief that they were gone.

[@AxTechs]

Robert Eggers meets Denis Villeneuve

[@JoshuaTimothy]

Chills! Very well done. I made sure to put some headphones on for this one.

[@SS-um8ji]

Moody as hell- loved it.

[@zakhendo5061]

Would love to see a behind the scenes breakdown, amazing work bro!

[@josephscottfilms6224]

Fantastic job! Love the use of out of focus and selective focus shots!

[@brandeezyvlogs1013]

I like the cinematography

[@LunarlightCinema]

Really well made, and beautifully shot. Fantastic work!

[@michialharris1850]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 forgot this being shot on a A7iv while watching. There's really no excuses. U don't need big ass arri's to create beautiful compelling movies. This really inspired me.

[@kylespeller]

The footage looks great as well as the storytelling. I really like the song played during the credits too

[@TheShavingTulsan]

Loved the cinematography! But, I also really enjoyed the score, the unease that permeates the whole thing, and the general sound design. Plus LAMPS. Always lamps. 💡

[@codedxxx]

It was too short. Entertaining anyway.

[@jrrmyt]

i love the knives out style lamp

[@CleTtutoz]

It is a visually interesting short film, it would be interesting if you talked about the narrative, behind the scenes. It would be interesting to see the motivations in every move and shot you make. Congratulations

[@TuckerPearce]

That was dark and so well done. Sound design and cinematography had me very engaged. Glad I came back to watch this. One more reason to mention past videos in your current vids.

[@ehJoe]

The shots and colors are so fine, nice work and very best luck at the filmfest 🚀🎬🎬🎬

[@TwaynePereira]

Very Hereditary, very A24. I enjoyed this very much!!

[@arabiandoggoesboom4925]

Absolutely love your work, the atmspohere its so well done, the shots are very “beautiful” and the montage measured and clean.Keep doing this amazing work.

[@insidemymindinc]

I see that prisoners inspo! Phenomenal work brother!

[@SOLIDSNAKE.]

Awesome!

[@impatrickt]

thanks!

[@vasanth-F]

Felt a bit uneasy from beginning to end. Loved it. Make a video talking about the thought that went behind this short film.

[@davinjacobs]

No clue what I just watched and I enjoyed every minute of it

[@impatrickt]

my job here is done. thanks Devin!

[@colinthomas2525]

Outstanding to have put all the stuff you have been teaching us in one short. I love the tone and the tension you built with the edit and music. This was amazing, I feel it’s your best work that you have shared. If nothing new comes out at nab I’m going for a a7iv because of your recent videos and the phantom Luts. I also like Sony’s cinema line to grow into with our changing mounts. And yes to bts!

[@hansstorsberg2022]

Great job as usual! It had a David Lowery vibe!

[@JimAtHome]

Love it says so much with almost no script

[@superjoker]

Love the look and sound design of this especially - I'm a big fan of Shadow over Innsmouth and feel like this could fit in that universe. Hope to see more, guaglione!

[@AriIsenberg]

Very interesting! Good stuff. The sound was especially great here.

[@FaithlessFlight]

this is nuts. The tension, pay off and release is next level. So much story in such a short amount of time. Loved it.

[@impatrickt]

Thanks!

[@johnalex9484]

What story? There wasn’t one 🤣🤣

[@iComplainer]

STARRING Globe Lamp as Globe Lamp

[@valentinjoubrel]

This is really great, I love your style

[@tashaklive]

Great setup, and dp work! Keep it up.

[@easterbrooks7480]

That sick as hell! Well done 🙌.

[@jacobmacdonagh4070]

Actually tricked me with that thumbnail thinking it was an A24 trailer haha I see what you doing

[@joseluisgarciabaylon5637]

You have absolutely inspired me... thanks

[@jada9401]

I remember Martin Scorsese did a short Film called “The Big Shave” then soon after that he became the worlds greatest director. I swear that’s going to be you Patrick the knowledge that you have and share with us is so insightful and you’re so young trust me when I tell you you are going to go places

[@codedxxx]

Thanks. The short entertained me.

[@AlexGTech]

Abso-f…-lutely!!

[@jas1712]

Wow this short film is amazing! Excited to see more from you!!

[@impatrickt]

more soon!

[@21stonemedia83]

Sound design is stellar!!! Well done.

[@CrisConstantin]

The establishing shots are awesome. A.W.E.S.O.M.E! Not enough lamps tho😂. Great work, Pat💪👏

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Great short, Patrick. Really like the creepy vibe. And the silhouette of the driver at the beginning (negative fill?) Nice touch.

[@LouisFindlay]

I loved this. For some reason I really loved the pan in shots, there was just something about them. Were they achieved in post or did you get them in camera?

[@impatrickt]

all the zooms are in post. thanks!

[@LouisFindlay]

@@impatrickt you did a great job, I honestly couldn’t tell.

[@impatrickt]

@@LouisFindlay thank you! gotta keep it subtle.

[@alirezza9773]

The light bulb and vibes remind me DARK series

[@motionbymike]

Slow clap for greatness

[@VictorLaforteza]

Sound design is on point! 👌

[@scampifingers]

Love the way you shoot... Well done sir

[@theyusufgad]

Very cool dude! Love it.

[@andrewi559]

Well Done! A bit of fraser and lynch in there!

[@GrantSteenholdt]

Great stuff man! Love the color grade

[@huntingamber]

Omg I loved it!

[@SandroBiagioni12]

Beautiful shortfilm!

[@lucasmelo7106]

Just beautiful, Patrick. Know that you have a fan in Brazil. 🙃

[@impatrickt]

cheers Lucas!

[@goldlynxmedia7665]

Coulda used more lamps lol. Cinematography & sound design was on point. Great way to create tension... loved it!

[@jayantoimam9542]

I loved it.❤️❤️

[@nineteeninefilms7215]

Loved everything about this…. Ears are happy and my eyeballs are visually satisfied

[@King-zo4vv]

Watched right after the inserts video. I cansee what u are saying. That slow pan left in the truck was spectacular. Also, I see u using the lamp ahaha

[@impatrickt]

thanks king

[@CorsairMaverick]

I was looking for a movie to watch and this seems perfect, on which streaming platform can I find the entire film? ;)

[@PicnicP]

Fantastic work. Definitely a great eye for cinema and filmaking!

[@Wicked_Panda]

Amazing. Beautifully shot.

[@AryanTalla]

inspiring, just makes me wanna go out and create something

[@harrisonrosemont]

beautiful. what is the aspect ratio and how did you decide on which one to use? i’m guessing 1.85:1?

[@impatrickt]

I believe so. I dont like letterbox

[@mikefilm0952]

Stunning footage...!!!

[@AndrewGibbs]

Great job man. Looks awesome and love the vibe. This and my short The Witch are opening together for Woodland Grey at the Toronto Indie Horror Fest. A good pair. Congrats!

[@impatrickt]

looking forward to seeing it! thanks for stopping by.

[@calebaaron]

Love it, super atmospheric.

[@cinematicmike5323]

Great work

[@jacoblott4002]

Amazing!!!!

[@stevenkralovec]

I liked the style and look. You had some beautiful shots.

[@samirawalehfilms2880]

want to see more from this world! great job man. I believe every filmmaker should practice making micro short films that make you FEEL something. that's the real filmmaking practice. would love to see a BTS breakdown of this. this gave me a modern David Lynch vibes mixed with prisoners. if that make sense , also please don't care about anyone saying there's no story here bullshit. this is amazing!!

[@Dennis94913]

This reminds me of prisoners, especially the grade.

[@impatrickt]

thanks!

[@SeanMiller318]

Awesome stuff.

[@GregTardif]

Sweet! Great work

[@sofy_tv]

Awesome!! Great work.

[@cldroom]

Beautiful