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-YouTube Awards 2007 - Top Six Finalist, Best Short Film-WINNER: Fitzroy Short Film Festival (Melb, Aus)-WINNER: DearCinemaFest Short Film Festival (Int.)and more...Mr Roberts finds himself awoken inexplicably in a white room. A man sits before him at a desk and in between them stands a black button. If Mr Roberts pushes it, he will receive a briefcase filled with millions of dollars. Or he can take the key to the door and leave penniless. The catch? Pushing the button will result in the death of a human being. What would you do?EDIT 1: Some people have observed a similarity in the premise of this film and an revival episode of The Twilight Zone in 1986. Please note (1) We had never seen the episode and only learned of it long after we'd finished the film. (2) The Twilight Zone weren't the first to do it. There was a short story before that, which was in turn based on an old premise called the 'Faustian Bargain', around since the 16th century (deal with the 'devil'). An almost identical premise exists in several cultures. Richard Kelly is even making a film with this premise called 'The Box'. (3) Our film is similar in premise, but different in plot, characters, dialogue, aesthetics, setting, moral meaning, religious undertone, twist etc. Each version, including ours, aims to bring something new to an old idea. Please have the respect to not accuse us of plagiarism.Additionally, we have no particular religious affiliation; this is a fictional work and its ideas are designed to encourage thought and debate, not comment on any particular theology.Our first professional short film. We made it for $200 and shot it on the stage of our old school in Melbourne, Australia. Fortunately, professional actor Robert Grubb agreed to act in it for free after reading the script. This film took nearly a year to put together, working on it in stages and creating the 'white' effect on a home PC. Please note that the younger actor, unlike his father Robert Grubb, has no formal acting training whatsoever.The Making of "Black Button" is now on YouTube.Two of our other shorts have been released on YouTube, 'Campsite' and 'The Window'. Click on our profile if you'd like to see them and subscribe for updates on new films. Thanks!

Channel: Film & Animation
Uploaded: January 25, 2007 at 7:49 pm
Author: DarkHeartProductions

Length: 07:06
Rating: 4.66
Views: 992477

Tags: Black  Button  Crandles  Dark  drama  Faust  film  Grubb  Heart  intense  Productions  short  

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ragingjoker (August 28, 2008 at 6:06 pm)
awesome movie! very interesting!
cookiesdontlie (August 28, 2008 at 12:06 pm)
man behind desk is a great actor. he could go far if he tried.other guy needs to pursue other dreams. acting is not for him.=]sometimes its good to know the truth
jezreelely (August 28, 2008 at 9:02 am)
OMG aztigin!!!!!! i like thiz!!1
mezcalino (August 28, 2008 at 6:33 am)
its a good short congrats
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EmilyCat200 (August 28, 2008 at 2:06 am)
That was scary at the end but nice film! 5 stars.
youstinklol (August 27, 2008 at 9:24 pm)
I really like the idea of tht it was GREAT but i wouldnt of pressed the button if i was alive or dead and btw good blood effects
brohan798 (August 27, 2008 at 6:42 pm)
i like this. really makes you think. good job!
zimdelinvasor (August 27, 2008 at 9:28 am)
[hands everyone who made this a trophy that says "EPIC WIN"]
musaisufi (August 26, 2008 at 11:31 pm)
very emotional, and i like it... bravo

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