Skip, a young American man arrives in Bali with a mission. Guided by a letter in his hand and a photo on his phone, he is in search of something that’s been missing his entire life.
He hires Made, a local tour guide who takes him around the island.
The lush sights and beautiful landmarks of Bali do not impress the dour tourist. The happy disposition of Made is a stark contrast to Skip’s sour spirits.
But as the day passes, the young man’s chilly demeanour begins to warm. Made begins to suspect the true reason why Skip visited Bali.
With the missing puzzle in his hand, Made gives Skip the answers he is seeking in a thick wooden box.
It’s a life-changing revelation for both men.
Watch ‘Made In Bali’ by Michael Pohorly (Indonesia/Canada) on Viddsee:
Director: Michael Pohorly
Writer: Michael Pohorly, Richard Halstead, Michael Stasyna, Taras Babiak
Producer: Richard Halstead & Stella Nurina
Co-Producer: Mike Lewis & Steve Barkman
Director of Photography: Patrick Lashadian
Cast: Mike Lewis (Skip), Slamet Rahardjo (Made), Dayu Tresna (Market seller)
Art Director: Adrian King & Arnold Rompas
Costume Designer: MC Therese
Hari Designer: Marieke Terpstra
Sound Mixer: Fahlevi
Inspired by: Ezra Mitchell
‘Made In Bali’ was the most-watched, most-loved short film last month, and it’s our November Viddsee Shortee!
For filmmakers: Submit your film here to stand a chance at being the next Viddsee Shortee!
Watch last month’s shortee, Hajat, about a desperate man driven by loneliness.