was it funny when he died?
Hugo Montgomery | Film
Overview
WAS IT FUNNY WHEN HE DIED? is a short film about the odd nature of people's casual enjoyment of televised pain, torture or suffering, abut how people can profit and exploit their audience for fame and money. It also deals with ‘casually’ abusive relationships and how manipulation can be just as damaging.
Upon taking an unknown protein pill, Jake discoveries that he can no longer die. Bullets hit, but then fall off. Knives pierce skin and then heal over. No pain is ever felt, no matter how badly he made be damaged. But while Jake wants to use his newfound abilities for good, his friend Bailey pushes him with more… monetary goals in mind, causing the friends to clash over how to deal with their newfound situation.
Donors
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Miro Hannah-Smith
I'm making this movie and I think it's cool
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Ben Smith
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Jayne Montgomery
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DPC123 Official
Dead comedy = funny
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Barbara and Richard
Project Updates
ONE WEEK LEFT!!
We are just under half of our goal and under one week to go!! Any support you’ve given has meant so much and we love how invest people are in this project!! Thank you all so much!
Here’s an update from our lead actors!!
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Hugo Montgomery
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