Big Take (2024) - 16mm Short Film - YouTube

Two criminals on the run accidentally choose the same hiding spot.
They eavesdrop on their pursuers while hiding.
Written, directed, and edited by Alex Brooks.
Shot on 16mm film with a distinctive visual and audio style.
Cast includes John-Scott Horton and Noah Bridgestock.

Big Take (2024) is a short film shot on 16mm that follows the story of two criminals who, while on the run, inadvertently pick the same hiding spot. As they hide, they listen in on their pursuers, creating a tense and suspenseful atmosphere. The film is written, directed, and edited by Alex Brooks, with John-Scott Horton and Noah Bridgestock starring as the leads. The cinematography and color work are handled by Fio Karpenko, while Alex Bologna provides sound design and Dan Light composes the score, with Jake Reed on drums. The film was shot using an Arri SR3 camera with Optar Illumina and Canon 8-64mm S16 zoom lenses, on Kodak 500T & 200T 16mm film stock, and color graded in DaVinci Resolve. The film also features a unique selection of fonts for its titles and credits. The transcript reveals snippets of dialogue and action, emphasizing the suspenseful and somewhat darkly comedic tone of the film.