Poster for 8 Letter Word, directed by Tom Vogel, AFIN 2019

Micro Short

8 Letter Word

Directed by Tom Vogel

AFIN 2019 Semi-Finalist

  • 2019
  • 5m
  • Australia
  • English
Australian Student Film

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Synopsis

A man calls a brothel for an escort but gets more than he bargained for from the Brothel Madame.

Director's Statement

Tom Vogel, filmmaker portrait provided to AFIN.

I love it when a plan comes together.

What makes this one special

  • Award-winning elsewhereWarrandyte Film Feast
  • A student film

Also selected at

1 award, 2 official selections across 3 other festivals

  1. WinnerWarrandyte Film Feast5th Prize · Melbourne, Australia
  2. SelectionMelbourne Comedy Festival2019
  3. SelectionCinefest Oz

Recorded by the filmmaker on their entry.

Director's Biography

Tom Vogel, filmmaker portrait provided to AFIN. Tom Vogel Director

Tom Vogel has directed 16 short films. He was a Tropfest finalist in 2009 with his short film "One in a Million" https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2373620/?ref_=tt_ov_dr

Placings

Recognised in this category at AFIN 2019, as announced that season.

  • Best Student Film Semi-Finalist

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