Sunday Short Theatre - Men Of Vision (2019)

My apologies for not covering Sunday Short Theatre last week. So much was going on, made it impossible to create a post, now let’s start 2021 with a release, Men Of Vision. The pressure is already on for the new year to deliver more hope and happiness, Frank Todaro‘s film promises some laughter.

The nineteen minute film will take us back in time to the early 20th century a time we had a flurry of inventions. When endless inventors attempted to get that break when a few ruled the roost, the status quo.

In Men Of Vision, we meet once established inventor Hubert Moss a cocky, even arrogant inventor comes up with a new invention. The Illuminatra what could be a ‘early electrical light’, taking his inspiration from what has gone rather than looking ahead. His eye are opened with the arrival of a young acolyte, who offers to help Hubert stay relevant or will his ego get in the way?

Visually this looks fantastic. The cinematography proves with the right locations and use of the camera, you can give an true impression of the surroundings especially in a period of time. Little shots of design that we can relate to certain times but this film is about our two main characters (played by Aaron Serotsky and Bryan Burton.).

A satirical look at those who think ‘they know best’. The arrogance is rife, people not embracing the vision and not getting left behind. Could this be asking for help when your established? Possibly, this is a cautionary tale of beware who you trust, as what is yours might become someone else’s.

At the turn of the 20th century, a swaggering inventor is in the midst of a dry spell that threatens to ruin him. Could the young acolyte who shows up at his door be his salvation?