Fool with a Gun

Synopsis

An unknown Fool returns to his residence with a gunshot in his stomach and a mysterious bag. His entire day is shown and it is revealed why he took such a dangrous risk to finally become "something."

Our Review

Shot in beautiful black and white, The Fool’s Gamble turns a simple one-character story into a visual standout. The film’s unique angles and moody lighting create tension and depth, making every frame feel deliberate and alive. Despite the absence of any dialogue, it holds your attention through its striking cinematography and the haunting unraveling of a man’s final, desperate day.

Director Biography - Joseph Thomas

Joseph Thomas is an Indiana based filmmaker who has made five short films as well as hundreds of online videos. Self-taught and so far a one man crew, Joseph Thomas has been in several film festivals and won awards for his past short films A Conversation with Myself, In Place of My Thumb and Untitled.

Credits

• Joseph Thomas

  Director

  THE end, A Conversation with Myself, In Place of My Thumb, Untitled

• Joseph Thomas

  Writer

  THE end, A Conversation with Myself, In Place of My Thumb, Untitled

• Joseph Thomas

  Producer

  THE end, A Conversation with Myself, In Place of My Thumb, Untitled

• Joseph Thomas

  Key Cast

  "The Fool"

  THE end, A Conversation with Myself, In Place of My Thumb, Untitled

• Joseph Thomas

  Editor

  THE end, A Conversation with Myself, In Place of My Thumb, Untitled

• Joseph Thomas

  Cinematography

  THE end, A Conversation with Myself, In Place of My Thumb, Untitled

Specifications

• Project Type:

  Short

• Genres:

  Film Noir, Thriller, Drama, Crime, Mystery

• Runtime:

  23 minutes

• Country of Origin:

  United States

• Country of Filming:

  United States

• Language:

  English

• Shooting Format:

  Digital

• Film Color:

  Black & White

• First-time Filmmaker:

  No

• Student Project:

  No