01/01/2025
Link to watch Bonding:
https://youtu.be/txmZrPEtl18?si=lmYboMkOjASvIiN-
Welcome! This is the Official YouTube Channel for the Worldwide Online Release of the multi-award-winning spy-espionage-thriller short film/proof of concept, "Bonding"!
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BONDING
written & directed by Luke Rex
Executive Producers: Steven Lancaster & Luke Rex Psy.D.
World Premiere: St Kilda Film Festival (June 4th 2023, Melbourne, Australia).
North American Premiere: LA Shorts International Film Festival (July 23rd 2023, Los Angeles, USA).
Logline: As CIA psychologist Dr. John Flemington embarks on a covert mission that tests his resolve, he grapples with a haunting legacy and his growing love for a woman in Mexico, unaware that the truth about his father's fate will force him to confront the delicate balance between duty and desire.
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(USA/AUS co-production)
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NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL CIRCUIT 2023/2024:
Official selection in Academy Award, BAFTA, and Canadian Screen Award Qualifying Festivals. Winner of 70+ awards including Outstanding Proof of Concept, Best Film Noir, Best Thriller Short, Best International Short Film, Best Indie Short, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actors, Best Editor, Best Score & Sound Design, Best Original Song and Best Trailer.
WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING:
"Dapper in its simplicity, Bonding is a stylish and intriguing short film that leaves the audience yearning for more...there is clear talent on display here, with a technical prowess and creative eye that’s deserving of a full feature." - Kristy Strouse, Film Inquiry.
"It's something that you might even present to a producer...or a film studio...I could see this ending up on a platform like Netflix'" - Chris Olson & Brian Penn, UK Film Review Podcast.
"The nods to its history are as fun as watching its cinematography and editing do their own talking..." - Indie Shorts Mag.
"A gripping spy thriller that evokes Ian Fleming’s ‘James Bond’ series....Rex’s performance is outstanding, exuding charisma and intensity as the lead character, while Olin delivers a chilling and captivating portrayal that adds depth to the story." - Short Films Matter.
"The ten minutes of narrative could easily be placed within a Hollywood blockbuster...Aesthetically, the film is stunning, with dark, moody lighting that gives it a true sense of class. The cinematography by Laura Jansen elevates the film, creating an atmosphere that feels both intimate and suspenseful." - Olivia Ballington, Indy Reviews.
"Szijarto's editing effectively balances the narrative's suspense with its deeper psychological explorations, ensuring that the film's brisk runtime is packed with impact." - Filmnet
"Bonding is such a well-made piece, that you can’t help but be impressed. It looks fantastic, thanks to the brilliant camera work by cinematographer Laura Jansen, and the colour grading courtesy of Pete Szijarto, the latter also responsible for editing the piece." - Carl Burgess, Screen Critix.
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CAST AND CREW:
Cast: Jannica Olin, Luke Rex, Darren Lipari, and Ryan Stroud
Director of Photography: Laura Jansen
Editor/Colorist: Pete Szijarto
Sound Design: Daniel Teo
Music: Daniel Teo, Luke Rex and Greg Beaton
Producer: Luke Rex Psy.D.
Associate Producers: Jean Bernard Rutagarama, Christian "Tico" Herrera and Jaime Saginor
Post Production Executive Producer: Pete Szijarto
