Boxed In – The Agent

Joe Fiorello plays a sleezy talent agent, trying to save his own career as well as the career of his big client in Boxed In. The short film was shot in Hong Kong as part of the 48 Hour Film Project Hong Kong in 2010 and was the winner of several awards, including Best Film and Best Acting.



Boxed In

Synopsis:
A manager and agent try to get their client, a famous yet problematic actor, to a 20 million dollar meeting with a producer.
Many unexpected problems arise…

CREW
Director/Cinematographer: Arne Venema
Writers: Duc Lu / Arne Venema
Editors: Jon So / Arne Venema
CGI: Emma Moosa
Producer: Spencer Douglass

CAST
Duc – Duc Luu
Kirt – Kirt Kishita
Joe – Joe Fiorello
Harry – Harry Du Yung
Emilie – Emilie Guillot
Tony Chen – Jon So
Director – Max Lam

Winner of the following awards at the 48 Hour Film Project Hong Kong 2010:
Best Film of the Festival
Best Director
Best Acting

Festival rules included – Feature a reporter called Tony Chen, include a pair of headphones, include the line – “I believe this is yours”