It’s no exaggeration to say that most low-budget short films (and microbudget films in general) tend to be rather threadbare when it comes to style. Generally, cinematic style comes as the result of resources – set dressing, lighting, lenses, and an eye for detail usually belonging to the cinematographer. But all of these cost money, and in the by-the-skin-of-your-teeth world of no-budget movies, money is a very precious resource. So when I encounter a microbudget film brimming with style, it makes me sit up and take notice. Kalen Artinian has been dipping into short films since 2009, and each of
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