Short film: Bridge

Prior to watching the short film, the brief synopsis of the movie describes how the viewer watches two friends as they move toward discovery. The artists' choice of words allows the viewer to prepare their emotions and expectations of what they are about to watch. As the short film unfolds and the two friends sit in close proximity to one another, the viewer acknowledges that they have a relationship stronger than just a friendship. Although many viewers would be upset that the although the female has a significant other, due to the artists' carefully chosen words in the epilogue, the viewer is more comfortable with the idea of there being feelings among the two individuals. The artist does a great job of slowly exposing the viewer to the friends feelings toward each other by positioning both of them at a distance at the beginning of the film and as the film transgresses, they get closer in proximity. The ending allows the viewer to receive as much closure as possible without a subtle feeling of discontent, because the scene cuts with both friends smiling without having kissed, which could have lead to some issues.