Ring
A mysterious wish-granting telephone gives a man the ability to rewrite his failed love life, but each wish comes with unexpected consequences.
- Producer
Sophia Rios Noah Davis - Writer
Noah Davis - Director
Noah Davis Sophia Rios - Cinematographer
Noah Davis Sophia Rios - Editor
Noah Davis Sophia Rios - Actors
Ryan Sanderson Sophia Rios Noah Davis
Sharp, Funny, and Fully Realized
Heck yea — I was in from the first frame. The carnival setting? Perfect. It gives the film instant energy, color, and character. Super smart and resourceful to use a real life event as a location to start the movie. Coverage is on point. Every scene moves with purpose, and the camera is constantly doing something interesting without calling too much attention to itself. The leads are a blast. Funny, charismatic, and natural. And the reversal with the voice being a “bro”? Genuinely hilarious — caught me off guard in the best way. This is how you balance tone. It’s self-aware, it’s got jokes, but it never forgets to keep the stakes moving forward. Visually tight. Lighting is strong, shots are sharp, and there’s real creativity behind the camera. Nothing lazy here. The story evolves. New scenes, fresh locations, and a rhythm that keeps you engaged the whole time. It’s smart, clean storytelling. Bottom line: this one nails it. Funny, stylish, and actually delivers a satisfying arc. Fantastic work — had a blast with it.
With Bells On
Really well done. Lighting and sound both very strong. some framing issues but very minor.
A Stylish, Funny Spin on the Monkey’s Paw
From the first frame, the energy and ambition are clear — shooting at a fair/carnival immediately makes the film feel big, lived-in, and cinematic. It’s a bold choice that pays off, giving the piece a vibrant, textured world to play in. Technically, everything clicks: the audio mix is strong, the cinematography is crisp and emotionally expressive, and the phone prop is both clever and well-used. The performances are fantastic across the board — the lead is charming and grounded, his love interest feels real and relatable, and the voice on the other end of the line is hilariously offbeat in just the right way. The story smartly leans into its classic "monkey’s paw" setup, but adds fresh flair and personality. It evolves with every scene, striking a great balance between humor and suspense. The pacing is tight, and each moment feels purposeful — a tough thing to pull off in a short format, but it’s done with confidence here. This is one of those rare shorts where everything feels in sync — voice, style, performance, and story. It’s smart, fun, and executed with real care.
Ring Ring Ring
I really like the story. I believe that it is well put together and audio was good. Fun story.
Ring
You guys did an awesome job. The story is great. The Camara work is nice and smooth when needed, and then has motivated shoots when called upon. I can see the Janis Kaminski style in your hard back lights with softer fills. Even threw in the Dutch tilt on the phone. The Acting is well done, and the voice-over work with the phone hits all the points of the story.