Steve Cutts’ short film In the Fall proves that sometimes you have to hit rock bottom — literally — to appreciate life’s simple joys. In just a few minutes, Cutts captures a man’s entire life flashing before his eyes as he plummets from a skyscraper, questioning his choices, regrets, and missed opportunities.
Videos
Code: Ambulance – “Love Summed Up”
Here is a minimalist piano composition I wrote which I find a bit eerie. I imagine it in a horror film. What do people think?
El Empleo (2008): The Short Film That Changed My View on Working Life
The award-winning short film El Empleo (The Employment) by Santiago ‘Bou’ Grasso & Patricio Plaza is a witty, thought-provoking look at the absurdity of modern working life. With no dialogue at all, the film relies on sharp visual storytelling and dry humour to reveal a world where people literally serve as objects — from doorstops to lamps. It’s both funny and unsettling, a mirror to how routine and conformity can strip away our individuality.
Writing Wisdom from Kurt Vonnegut’s Wild and Wacky Mind: From Slaughterhouse-Five to Cat’s Cradle
What can Kurt Vonnegut teach us about writing, humor, and surviving the absurdity of life? In this video, we dive into the wild, witty world of one of America’s most original authors — from Slaughterhouse-Five to Cat’s Cradle, Breakfast of Champions, Player Piano, and beyond.
Dive into the Matrix — In the Form of Flipbook Animation
The “Matrix-style flipbook animation” video transforms classic cinematic flair into a mesmerising analogue art piece. This clip mimics the bullet time effect made famous by The Matrix, but instead of CGI, every frame is hand-drawn and flipped in sequence to deliver astonishing motion.
Woman Rampages at McDonald’s Because They Have Run Out of Chicken McNuggets
In 2010, Melodi Dushane became an unexpected internet sensation after her fiery reaction at a McDonald’s drive-thru in Toledo, Ohio. When told Chicken McNuggets weren’t available during breakfast hours, Melodi’s hunger turned to fury. She shouted at staff, tried to climb through the window, and even smashed the glass — all over missing nuggets. The incident was caught on camera and quickly went viral, earning her the nickname “McNugget Lady”.
Code: Ambulance – “The Tunnel”
Here is a minimalist piano composition I wrote after suffering a stroke in August 2025. This is a poignant and personal melody for me. I hope people enjoy it.
Discover the Writing Secrets of Elmore Leonard | Top 10 Tips from a Crime Fiction Master
Unlock the legendary writing wisdom of hard-boiled crime writer Elmore Leonard, the acclaimed author behind “Get Shorty”, “Out of Sight”, “Rum Punch” (adapted into Quentin Tarantino’s Jackie Brown), and “Justified” (inspired by his short story “Fire in the Hole”). Known for his razor-sharp dialogue, lean prose, and gritty realism, Leonard’s writing has influenced generations of authors and screenwriters.
Bunliu’s Deadline: A Stop-Motion Battle with Procrastination (and Post-It Notes)
Deadline by Bunliu (aka Bang-yao Liu) is a wildly creative stop-motion animation where thousands of colourful Post-It notes come alive — and not in a helpful way. Made as his graduation project at the Savannah College of Art and Design, this viral short film hilariously visualises the chaos of procrastination and looming deadlines.
Little Baby’s Ice Cream – “This Is a Special Time”: The Disturbing Ad That Broke the Internet
In 2012, the world met a blank-eyed, ice-cream-covered humanoid spooning itself on camera — and we’ve never looked at dessert the same way since. The ad, titled “This Is a Special Time”, was created by the now-defunct Little Baby’s Ice Cream, a Philadelphia-based brand known for its experimental flavours and even more experimental marketing.
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