A glimpse into the world of a freelance artist (Babak Ganjei) juggling the compulsion of self-expression and the desperate need to not eat beans 12 days in a row.

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Freelancer
Dir. Rosco 5
https://blinkprods.com/talent/rosco-5/

"The exposition is perfectly modulated, our connection to the premise and character is instantaneous, and nearly every joke lands. 10/10, no notes" - S/W Curator, Jason Sondhi

FULL REVIEW: https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2023/0...

"Clever punchlines, cartoonish details, and vivid shots framed with Babak Ganjei’s art bring to life the world of a struggling artist and freelancer. This comic book-turned-short film honors its origins with interspersed animation styles, adding an extra layer of fascination. Though only eight minutes, Freelancer felt like a TV series I’ve been watching for years. Fun and funny, wrapped in melancholy. I’ve certainly found myself considering “the beans” quite a few times this past year" - Jacob Elias for the S/W Team's Favorites of 2023 Article.

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CAST + CREW


Jon: Ben Ashen
Mr. Bow Tie: Alistair Green
Ellie: Katy Wix
Waiter: Yasmin Taheri

Directors: Rosco 5
Writer: Babak Ganjei
Producer: Alex Cartlidge
Executive Producers: James Stevenson Bretton & Charlie Perkins
DOP: Luke Harper
Art Director: Ellen Amann Johns
Art Department Assistant: Beñat Uribe-Echebarria
Composer & Sound Design: Nicky Green
Original Songs: Wet Paint, Babak Ganjei
Script Editor: Oli Chance
Animation: Jac Clinch
Colourist: Adam Dolniak
Sound Recordist: Samuel Thomas
Gaffers: Deimante Sprainaityte & Peter Garajszki
1st ACs: Samuel Harding & Aristide Russo
Spark: Noli Cavolli
Runner: Maddy Bowers

Reproduced on this channel with the permission of the filmmakers.