The Fly by Olly Williams


This short film by Olly Williams lasts about 6 minutes and focuses largely on the main protagonist who is a getaway driver, awaiting the completion of a bank robbery. This intense idea is easily turned comedic with the use of an annoying fly. This film heavily relies on the acting of the lead actor, Jack Doolan, however, more physically than verbally. The lack of speech highlights Williams impressive cinematography as so much is conveyed through this medium as well as many other micro elements of film such as the performance and the editing.

Editing:
The average shot length is very short and the jump cuts between shots creates a snappy, more intense atmosphere. This editing style has been used advantageously to set the scene quickly. Within the first 11 seconds we know someone is waiting in a car, outside a bank, after just having heard loaded guns and the setting off of a group who "have 3 minutes" - the plot is immediately clear:

When the getaway driver causes the airbag to release, it is shown in slow motion, which emphasises the error he has made and causes longer stress for the audience - this then immediately cuts into normal speed as he quickly and aggressively tries to sort out the issue, the contrast in speed is obvious and adds more variety and depth to the short film.

Before the driver brings out the gun, the shot lasts longer than others in the film, this moment of calm hints that the dramatic event is sorted and it makes you feel more relaxed; however this all changes when he starts to shoot up the car and the shots are much shorter again - emphasising the aggression.

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