Short film

Put Down

2014 · 10 min

A wry, uncomfortable comedy that finds grim humour in desperate choices, leaving a lingering unease.

Tagline: When life closes a door it opens a window.
Overview: John is a socially awkward man in a downward spiral of debt, until a lucky accident propels him into a new career as a black-market pet exterminator. In these difficult times, some families can no longer afford a pet. John has some inventive ways to help them.
How it feels: Dark, cynical, absurd and melancholic. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Greed, isolation, class, deception
Content: Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.
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Full breakdown

Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: greed
isolation
class
deception
survival
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none