The Short and Long of It (HD)

A bedraggled painter is in way over his head. His back hurts. His ladder is broken. It seems he may never be able to hang an enormous pastoral painting. Then... as chance would have it, two strangers, very different in size but equally benevolent in heart, wander his way. With the help of a kindly little lady and a gangly good-natured giant, our every-day artist overcomes his dilemma and fulfills his day's work. Three worlds unite. Ranging from 3 1/2 feet small to eight feet tall, they finally step back to admire their collaborative efforts... What is revealed is that they have not been working together on a painting after all; rather, they have collaborated in posting up an unlikely automobile advertisement, which between the three of them none are likely to be able to afford or make use of because of their particular stature. But have no fear -- they are all able to take advantage of the public transit system. The grateful painter joins his new acquaintances for the trip home. The audience is left with a sweet glimpse of what life could be like if once in a while people took notice of one another and offered to help.

Director: Sean Astin

Writers: Sean Astin (screenplay) Sean Astin (story)



Cast:
Andrew Lesnie ... Grizzled Painter
Praphaphorn 'Fon' Chansantor... Woman
Paul Randall... Tall Man

rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Sophie Brewster... Extra

Peter Jackson... Bus Driver
Perry Norris... Extra
Barrie M. Osborne... Extra
Philippa Race... Extra
Fa Suluvave... Extra
David Williams... Extra (as Dave Williams)

Produced by:
Sean Astin.... producer
Peter Jackson.... executive producer
Jamie Selkirk.... co-producer
Zane Weiner.... co-producer

Cinematography by
Rob Marsh

Film Editing by:
Jo Priest

Art Direction by:
Chris Hennah

Makeup Department:
Frankie Karena.... makeup artist
Jeremy Woodhead.... makeup designer

Production Management:
Pierre Norris.... unit manager
Barrie M. Osborne.... executive in charge of production
Zane Weiner.... unit production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:
Zo Hartley.... second second assistant director (as Zoe Hartley)
Zoe Hartley.... second second assistant director
Mark Ordesky.... second assistant director
David Williams.... key second assistant director (as Dave Williams)
Elijah Wood.... first assistant director

Art Department:
Judy Alley.... dressing props
Michelle Haugh.... dressing props
Dan Hennah.... assistant art director
Pip Lingard.... dressing props
Wesley Priest.... dressing props
Jim Ungaro.... dressing props
Jill Westwalker.... dressing props (as Jill West-Walker)

Sound Department:
Malcolm Cromie.... additional sound recordist
Ferand Peek.... boom swinger
Hammond Peek.... sound recordist
Phil Shaw.... utility sound

Camera and Electrical Department:
Sala Baker.... electrician
Tony Burrows.... camera operator
Tom Caddy.... electrician
Brent Hughes.... camera technician: HDTV camera
Greg Lane.... electrician
Garth Michael.... assistant camera
Garth Michael.... camera technician
Melissa Ririnui.... best person grip
Siosi Tamapoulu.... electrician
Pierre Vinet.... still photographer
Wayne Zubritzky.... key grip (as Wayne Subritzky)

Costume and Wardrobe Department:
Tom Caddy.... wardrobe
Tammy Green.... wardrobe supervisor
Siosi Tamapoulu.... wardrobe

Editorial Department:
Brett Skinner.... assistant editor

Other crew:
Janine Abery.... location manager
Sala Baker.... traffic controller
Wynter Blathwayt.... title designer
Andy Buckley.... health and safety
Tom Caddy.... traffic controller
Greg Lane.... traffic controller
Claire Raskind.... publicist (as Claire Cooper)
Andy Serkis.... assistant location manager
Phil Shaw.... traffic controller (as Phil 'The Hand' Shaw)
Siosi Tamapoulu.... traffic controller
Josh Tundra.... assistant: Mr. Astin
Sarah Weinberg.... assistant: Mr. Astin

Thanks:
Jacqui Allen.... special thanks
Brian Bansgrove.... in loving memory of
Billy Boyd.... special thanks: musical inspiration
Sam Brown.... special thanks
Martin Cleave.... special thanks: Sony New Zealand
Debra Duncan.... special thanks
Zo Hartley.... special thanks
Peter Owen.... special thanks: Opera Queen
Peter Parnham.... special thanks: Panavision New Zealand
Karl Stieglbauer.... special thanks
John Virtue.... special thanks: Panavision Australia

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• the short and long of it
• sean astin
• peter jackson
• andrew lesnie
• paul randall
• jamie selkirk
• zane weiner
• the lord of the rings
• roberto alagna
• panavision
• australia
• new zealand

[wiffybiffy]

absolute crap. What a waste of time and effort for them and me.

[brunofelix20]

@wiffybiffy Feel free to disagree, some things simply aren't for everybody.

[brunofelix20]

@wiffybiffy @wiffybiffy Feel free to disagree, some things simply aren't for everybody.

[luminoustarisma]

I love the fact there are LotR posters on that bus... Haven't seen them until now.

[LilJamieP]

lol. sean so funny ^_^

[QddpprrQ]

His message to his wife at the end of the credits is so sweet :)

[AliG4life]

It's The Long and Short of It. x)

[MayasMoviebox]

This short film is so sweet! There something poetic about it, that reminds me of Jacques Tati movies. The making-of documentary is funny too. Great work!

[lossie101]

So adorable at the end!

PS: Christine, I love you

AWWWWWW

[lossie101]

Awesome film!

Please put up the Making of, it's so funny! x

[TheYtml]

Peter Jackson as a bus driver = WIN

[shonz905]

what a cute and heart-melting short film! this is so lovely.