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Zippo
Short Film (Full Length) – 2025
I hope you like your present, it's nothing fancy, but I do hope it comes in useful. We're proud of you always come back to us safe, son.
– Private Dams reads a letter from his parents
Overall, fantastic. Blew me away. Incredible all round. Visuals aside, the story worked incredibly well.
– Allan George, one of the 2025 judges for OnScreen
Technically flawless. Amazing, simple and emotional.
– Kate Rodger, one of the 2025 judges for OnScreen
From the first scene to the last, I was utterly blown away . . . I was impressed by your command and understanding of cinematography, the curated shots and edits, awareness of lighting and grade, the location you found and used, the wardrobe and the beautiful, simple but emotionally captivating story.
– Jaquie Brown, one of the 2025 judges for OnScreen
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