It's been about 2 1/2 years since Eventuality was shot, so I decided
I would post it online. Below a brief history on the short.
Conceived back in the summer of 2009 Eventuality was never meant to be anything more than an experiment. I had this idea to present a story in a very realistic way. Not "found footage", but more of a memory of sorts, a urban legend that was passed around countless times. In turn the events would be somewhat convoluted, which to me made perfect sense.
Originally I wanted to shoot it on an old Sony 8mm camcorder, my first camera actually. I wanted to get a really cheap, grainy look to it. I was advised to just shoot it in HD and then make it look cheap and grainy. I'm glad I decided to go that route.
I never wrote an actual script for Eventuality, just an outline. In the end I did write just one scene only because it would have been agony to get the actors to just make something up on the spot. This portion of the short was crucial, it sets everything up that follows, it makes you understand the characters that much more. Of course I gave my actors freedom to improvise, which gave the scene a natural feel.
The opening scene was in fact improvised on the spot, which is why it's so random and vulgar.
Now before I present to you the final cut I'd like to say one more thing. Watch this with a very open mind and open ears for that matter. Again it's an experiment, it's meant to be a bit surreal and trippy. If you have to, watch it twice. I guarantee there will be something you missed the first time around.
I made this short with the intention of it not being fully straight forward. This way you the audience can discuss it afterwards and put the pieces together.
So enjoy and feel free to comment. If you would like more info on Eventuality such as the casting and production process please visit: Eventuality:How it Came To Be Also check out: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1617115/Thanks again for the support.
Before I forget, I highly recommend you watch this with headphones on to get the full effect! (Unless you have a really bad ass sound system of course!)
Until next time, Peace.
Chris Jensen-Soto
