Simon Says

2024 0h 5m EN

Drama

Synopsis

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Four people are competing in a game of Simon Says, each hoping to secure one of the three available positions at a highly competitive job. At first, it seems like a fair challenge, but as the game progresses, it becomes clear that the rules aren't as simple as they seem. The game is rigged-much like the societal work system. Despite following the rules, making the right moves, and doing everything expected of them, the players begin to realize that the game isn't truly about skill or fairness.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Oyenmwosasere Ekhosuehi
Black Woman
Calvin Barron
White Man
Lily Robertson
White Woman
Mike Obioma
Black Man
Joshua Rhinehart
Speaker

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Marissa Baker
Writers: Marissa Baker

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RUNTIME

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Tight 5-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Marissa Baker, shot by Marissa Baker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Marissa Baker shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Oyenmwosasere Ekhosuehi and Calvin Barron and Lily Robertson carry the top of the cast.

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The take

Marissa Baker directs. Marissa Baker behind the camera. Marissa Baker cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 5-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 2 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Marissa Baker, shot by Marissa Baker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Marissa Baker shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Oyenmwosasere Ekhosuehi and Calvin Barron and Lily Robertson carry the top of the cast.