Poughkeepsie Crispies
Directed by Simon Jones, E. ShieldsA man repeats a single line in front of a mirror, again and again. As his tone, rhythm and intensity change, the phrase begins to lose meaning. What starts as a simple rehearsal slowly becomes an obsessive ritual. Through minimalist structure and fractured speech, the film explores the tension between performance and compulsion, creating a tightly focused portrait of a mind on the edge. Esa Shields performs the sole role in this improvised short.
