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Piranha

  • 20142014
  • 12m
IMDb RATING
9.0/10
107
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The official film poster for the short film, Piranha (2013).
The official teaser for Piranha, a part-narrative, part-experimental short film set in London, that is inspired by the 2011 London riots and the 2007 financial crisis that gripped the world.
Play trailer0:28
2 Videos
62 Photos
  • Short
  • Action
  • Drama
Haunted by visions of chasing rioters, a junior banker tries to make it safely to the central business district for his first day at work, but little does he know the greatest danger facing ... Read allHaunted by visions of chasing rioters, a junior banker tries to make it safely to the central business district for his first day at work, but little does he know the greatest danger facing him is not from the rioters.Haunted by visions of chasing rioters, a junior banker tries to make it safely to the central business district for his first day at work, but little does he know the greatest danger facing him is not from the rioters.
IMDb RATING
9.0/10
107
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Elcid Asaei(film)
  • Writers
    • Elcid Asaei
    • Kevin Pacey
  • Stars
    • Sid Phoenix
    • Stephen T Box
    • Ruggero Dalla Santa
Top credits
  • Director
    • Elcid Asaei(film)
  • Writers
    • Elcid Asaei
    • Kevin Pacey
  • Stars
    • Sid Phoenix
    • Stephen T Box
    • Ruggero Dalla Santa
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 4User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

    Videos2

    Piranha
    Trailer 0:28
    Piranha
    Piranha
    Featurette 0:51
    Piranha

    Photos62

    Stephen T Box in Piranha (2014)
    Sid Phoenix, Lexi Wolfe, Terema Wainwright, Lamin Tamba, Morris Minelli, Simon Willshire, Daniel Craze, Luke Marshall, Leslie Aitkins, Yasmin Hendrix, Marta Dobrowolska, and Alesya Orlova in Piranha (2014)
    Stephen T Box in Piranha (2014)
    Ines Boughanmi, Mat Glessing, Stephen T Box, Sid Phoenix, Lexi Wolfe, Terema Wainwright, Lamin Tamba, Morris Minelli, Serafina Salvador, Simon Willshire, Wes Coppinger, Daniel Craze, Luke Marshall, Leslie Aitkins, Yasmin Hendrix, Marta Dobrowolska, and Alesya Orlova in Piranha (2014)
    Ines Boughanmi, Mat Glessing, Stephen T Box, Sid Phoenix, Lexi Wolfe, Terema Wainwright, Lamin Tamba, Morris Minelli, Serafina Salvador, Simon Willshire, Wes Coppinger, Daniel Craze, Luke Marshall, Leslie Aitkins, Yasmin Hendrix, Marta Dobrowolska, and Alesya Orlova in Piranha (2014)
    Stephen T Box and Sid Phoenix in Piranha (2014)
    Sid Phoenix in Piranha (2014)
    Sid Phoenix in Piranha (2014)
    Sid Phoenix, Imre Elekes, Judit Novotnik, James Pimenta, and Nordica Thomas in Piranha (2014)
    Maria Alejandra Hernandez, Elcid Asaei, and Jack Britten in Piranha (2014)
    Sid Phoenix, Lamin Tamba, Tom Swacha, Maria Alejandra Hernandez, Aiste S. Gram, Grace Villamor, Luke Marshall, Peter Kyei, Ibrahim Sidede, Elcid Asaei, Roben Najm, Tearry Konjanthed, Serbrina Sandiford, Nordica Thomas, Jack Britten, and Marko Conte in Piranha (2014)
    Sid Phoenix in Piranha (2014)

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    • Director
      • Elcid Asaei(film)
    • Writers
      • Elcid Asaei
      • Kevin Pacey
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      Piranha costume department was a treasure trove of primary colors, dressing all the actors and performers in multicolors that contrasted with one another, making the sets extremely colorful. The primary reason was to create a deep contrast effect from a rich color palette, that would create a vibrant black and white film later on, with infant potential for dynamic grading in post-production.

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    8/10
    Intriguing and visually stunning short film
    From the opening skyscraper shots of London, you can get a sense that PIRANHA is a short film worthy of your attention.

    With the bold use of shooting black and white, director Elcid Asaei directs confidently with a visual flare that separates this film from most others that you'll find on the festival circuit.

    The film builds an eerie sense of dread throughout it's short running time, with our main character being chased through the deserted city streets.

    With an industrial sound design and most of the film being completely silent, one is reminded of Lynch's Eraserhead. Strong praise indeed, but praise that is worthy.

    Looking forward to what this young filmmaker has to offer in the future.
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    • Release date
      • August 6, 2014 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Filming locations
      • Royal Exchange, Cornhill, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Crimson Black Productions
      • Silent Wave Entertainment and Media
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    • Budget
      • £7,158 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      12 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1:90:1(original ratio)

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