What better way to get the word out on your short film than to release it around the same time as one of the biggest blockbusters of the year? For fans of the eagerly-anticipated THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY, director Tim Bunn’s short film, THE GIRL IS MIME, will leave fans of Martin Freeman satisfied until the release of Peter Jackson’s return to Middle Earth next week.
Entered into the 48 Hour Film Contest, THE GIRL IS MIME has already generated Internet buzz thanks, in large part, to Freeman’s memorable Chaplin-esque performance.
The six-minute silent feature centres on a mime undergoing an intense police interrogation in relation to the murder of his wife. As expected, the mime remains tight-lipped as to the whereabouts of the murder weapon.
When Freeman originally signed on for the project he was unaware that he’d be portraying a mime. However, the actor was up to the challenge, portraying a vast range of emotion in a short time frame. If nothing else, his performance in THE GIRL IS MIME has us looking forward to his portrayal of Bilbo Baggins even more.
THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY opens worldwide on 14 December 2012.
Did the mime commit the crime? Clive Buckle is being questioned about the murder of his wife. Interrogation brings back a slew of memories, some good, some bad…some sexy. The police are convinced he did it, they just need a weapon; but Clive’s saying nothing.
The film was made for the London 48 Hour Film Project, 2010. We funded it entirely ourselves, hence why we have included the little ‘Tip Jar’ button… don’t feel you have to though, we won’t go hungry or anything. However, if you laughed, it’s a £1,000 minimum.
For more info on The Girl Is Mime, click this bitch: www.thegirlismime.co.uk
Also, why not check out the ‘Making of’ by the brilliant Sam Sapin, here: https://vimeo.com/19741170
Double also, why not check out the band who composed the film’s brilliant soundtrack: http://themiserablerich.com
