Burton Grunzer is a driven company man who seems to be stuck behind his incompetent partner Whitman Hayes; a man who Burton believes is protected from on high since he is fumbling and inept but yet even senior staff like Alexander see him as a valuable asset that Burton is lucky to have. Burton's frustration at this situation is constant. One day a mild-mannered man comes to see Burton to inform him of a secret organization that very simply uses the power of mass wishing to bring about the death of those selected to be not worthy of living. Burton is sceptical at first but listens intently....
The Candidate is a brilliant short film, filled with dark tension and suspense, with two stellar performances by actors Robert Picardo and Tom Gulagar. Enjoy.
The Candidate is a brilliant short film, filled with dark tension and suspense, with two stellar performances by actors Robert Picardo and Tom Gulagar. Enjoy.
Sharon's Short: 'The Candidate' by David Karlak | Tribeca
The next film in our Sharon's Shorts series, curated by TFF Head of Shorts Programming Sharon Badal, is 'The Candidate' by David Karlak, in which the filmmaker plays with the ideas of control and aid.
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