Our Time Is Up (2004)

User Rating:

7.7/10   

Director:

Rob Pearlstein

Writer:

Rob Pearlstein (written by)

Genre:

Comedy | Short

Tagline:

Ever wonder what your therapist really thinks?

Plot:

When therapist Dr. Leonard Stern discovers he has six weeks to live, he adopts a fresh method of treatment: brutal honesty.

Plot Keywords:

Patients | Method | Oncologist | Appointment | Psychologist

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 4 wins

Cast

Kevin Pollak	...	Dr. Stern
Frankie J. Allison	...	Turtle Guy
Vivian Bang	...	Germ-Phobic Woman
Michael Cornacchia	...	Fondler
Matthew Frauman	...	Abused Boyfriend
Jorge Garcia	...	Gardener
Rick Hoffman	...	Gay Man
Johnny Messner	...	Playboy
Jerry Minor	...	Man Afraid of the Dark
Katheryn Winnick	...	Waif
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Rob Pearlstein	...	Dr. Gardenswartz
Susan Pearlstein	...	Dr. Williams

Directed by
Rob Pearlstein

Writing credits
Rob Pearlstein		(written by)

Produced by
Pia Clemente	....	producer
Loren Mendell	....	producer
Nancy Nayor	....	associate producer
Rob Pearlstein	....	producer

Original Music by
Asche & Spencer

Cinematography by
Jeremy Launais

Film Editing by
Dick Gordon

Casting by
Nancy Nayor

Production Design by
Carter C. Addy		(as Carter Addy)

Costume Design by
Jennifer Dozier

Makeup Department
Claudia Fisk	....	makeup artist

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Eric Schneider	....	second assistant director
Ken Wada	....	first assistant director

Art Department
Rimma Aranovich	....	assistant decorator
Chris Dye	....	set dresser
McJoel Hamilton	....	set dresser (as Joel Hamilton)
Frankie Rodriguez	....	storyboard artist
Patrick Shaw	....	set dresser

Sound Department
Brad Bryan	....	boom operator
Erik Magnus	....	production sound mixer

Camera and Electrical Department
Will Cotton	....	camera loader
Keith Davis	....	first assistant camera
Cale Finot	....	second assistant camera
Jason Fischman	....	swing
Mike Maga	....	camera trainee
Shawn Maurer	....	director of photography: additional photography
Richard A. Mention III	....	camera preparation (as Rickie Mention)
Haydn Pazanti	....	second assistant camera
Keith Robinson	....	first assistant camera
Shane Sato	....	still photographer
Scott Wells	....	dolly grip (as Scott 'Thumper' Wells)
David Wilder	....	electrician

Casting Department
David Bernad	....	casting assistant (as Dave Bernad)
Christine Simmons	....	casting assistant
Kelly Wagner	....	casting associate

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Amelia Buhrman	....	set costumer

Editorial Department
Chris Angel	....	on-line editor
Robert Bell	....	telecine assistant
Michael Bliss	....	second assistant editor
Craig Deardorff	....	second assistant editor
Billy Gabor	....	telecine colorist
Dahkil Hausif	....	assistant editor

Other crew
Carry Carter	....	craft service
Dr. Cara Gardenswartz	....	technical consultant
Erin Kane	....	production assistant
Herb Kay	....	craft service
Lisa McNeil	....	script supervisor
Kalia Waits-Smith	....	production assistant

Production Companies

• Station B

Runtime:

14 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Company:

Station B

Great short film

This film is very entertaining and manages to have a heart, as well. It's a comedy that has deeper meaning as well. It stars Kevin Pollak as a psychologist who finds a new way to deal with his patients after he receives some unexpected news. Our Time is Up is laugh-out-loud funny -- I saw it in a film festival, and there were a lot of laughs from the audience. Besides Mr. Pollak, the performances (from the actors playing the psychologist's patients and gardener) are great -- don't miss Hurley from Lost! He is a hoot. I have seen a LOT of short films in festivals, some of which can be great and some of which really aren't. This rises above the rest in terms of picture quality, performances, writing, et cetera. Definitely check it out if you have a chance.