Make a Wish (2011 film)

Make a Wish
Directed by	Romana Carén
Written by	Pascoe Foxell Romana Carén
Produced by	Bruno Santos, Henrietta McCormick
Starring	Jean-Philippe Heon Lia McQuiston
Cinematography	Alan Besedin
Edited by	Pascoe Foxell
Music by	Geoffrey Dawes
Release date	May 2011 (2011-05) (Cannes Film Festival)
Running time	6 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

Make a Wish is a 2011 British short film directed by Romana Carén, about a trunk with the note "Make a wish" on it. It was screened in the Short Film Corner of the Cannes Film Festival 2011.[1]

Plot

Make a Wish is a dramatic comedy with dark undertones. It's a simple cautionary tale which is symbolic for how thoughts can influence our lives and our responsibility for our deeds. John, the protagonist receives a trunk that has the power to fulfill all of his dreams. Gradually he becomes greedier and greedier. He gets what he wishes for, but he is made to pay the price. What seemed like an ideal world, soon turns into something rather unexpected.

Cast

• Jean-Philippe Heon - John
• Lia McQuiston - Melanie

References

1. "Short Film Corner - Catalogue". Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 14 June 2011.

External links

• Make a Wish at IMDb