As many of you already know, we’ve launched a new film initiative entitled INTERPRETATIONS to support aspiring filmmakers. In a nutshell, you make a short film of no more than 3 minutes using the same script we provide (get all the info here). To help us launch, we commissioned several filmmaker friends to make their own shorts using our script and we’ll be featuring each one of them (including a few words from the filmmakers themselves) over the course of the next two weeks.

Today, we present Blowout Sale by the filmmaking team of Timothy Kendall, Chris Marrs & Danny Pudi:

FILMMAKERS’ STATEMENT:
In the process of developing this film for INTERPRETATIONS, we looked closely at the dialogue and felt the words on the page represented statements that were in a sense a call to action and persuasive in nature. In looking to utilize our strengths in action and comedy, we ultimately wanted a film where the dialogue would serve as both the catalyst for and the end to a funny and gritty action sequence. We decided that a rivalry between salesmen seemed to fit, and loved the interesting yet mundane setting of the furniture store as a great contrast to the intense action that would take place there.

TIMOTHY


Timothy Kendall started his career as editor on several hundred commercials and independent film projects. He worked as second-unit director and editor on the independent feature film Self-Medicated; which went on to win 39 international film awards and was released in select theaters by iThinkFilm and Promise Pictures.

Timothy swiftly transitioned to directing television commercials picking up many awards for his creative efforts including several Tellys, an AICP and a Clio. He quickly established himself internationally working on campaigns for Ikea, Twix, M&M’s, Kit Kat, and Clarks. Kendall also worked stateside with McDonalds, St. Louis Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, H&R Block, Buffalo Wild Wings, Walmart, and top NASCAR drivers on several campaigns for Sunoco fuel. Between commercial projects, Timothy co-created the internet viral sensations Jedi Gym, Just Before Dark, and the webseries LA I.C.E. which was picked up by Fremantle Media LTD.

CHRIS


Actor/writer Chris Marrs resides in Los Angeles where he performs regularly at LA’s improv comedy epicenter iOWest. His television credits include roles on ER, Without a Trace, Las Vegas and Cold Case, among others, as well as the much-anticipated new Betty White sitcom Hot in Cleveland. Chris has also starred in alternative programming for both Comedy Central and Lifetime networks. He’s appeared in dozens of your favorite commercials and both written and appeared in a bevy of branded viral marketing projects. Feature film roles include The Weather Man and Mr. 3000. He currently writes, stars in and co-produces the web series LA I.C.E. – a comedy about immigration cops – which has been optioned for television by Fremantle North America.

DANNY


Danny Pudi is an actor/comedian originally from Chicago who can currently be seen playing ‘Abed’ on NBC’s critically acclaimed comedy Community opposite Joel McHale and Chevy Chase. Television credits include recurring roles on Greek & Gilmore Girls, in addition to appearances on The Bill Engvall Show, and E/R. Film credits include Road Trip: Beer Pong, Thunder Geniuses, and the forthcoming I Hop with Russell Brand and James Marsden. On stage he has appeared in Huck & Holden at the Black Dahlia, play readings at numerous theatres including the Pasadena Playhouse, as well as performing in various comedy festivals across the country with the groups Siblings of Doctors and Theme Park Improv. He’s also written and performed for the web series Big Debate and appeared in a handful of national commercials.

For more information on how to get involved with INTERPRETATIONS, click here.

You can also see the commissioned shorts on our YouTube Channel. Not all the films are up yet so keep your eye out for new ones and subscribe to our channel be the first to see them all.