The Third Ear
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Short Films, Drama, 23-Aug-2024
After viewing a botched depiction of himself, a nude drawing model sprouts an ear from the back of his head. Nathan Ginter’s “The Third Ear” is an understated thriller with a surreal take on self image. Working as a janitor, a middle-aged man mops the floor of an art gallery space. At the end of his shift, he encounters a flyer for a figure drawing class seeking nude models and decides to give it a go. Moved by the many depictions of himself following the first session, a particular drawing catches his eye: a view of the back of his head depicting a third ear. Soon the work manifests into reality leading to psychological turmoil. Ginter crafts a suspenseful nightmare with an overwhelming soundscape and atmospheric visuals. JM. Director, writer, editor: Nathan Ginter. Cast: Devin Burnam. DP: Shane Bagwell. Producer: Ama Buzo. Co-Producer: Chloe White. Score: Evan O'Brien, Rob Wagner, Christian X. M. McGhee. Production Design: Aidan Flynn. Makeup and Prosthetics: Beatrice Sniper.
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