‘Hello’ by filmmaker Mac Montero is a salacious, filthy joy of a short comedy. Set in London in the 90’s a businesswoman calls her boyfriend during her lunch break for phone sex. What follows is a beautifully scripted and provocative conversation which doesn’t quite go to plan. All set within the confines of an iconic London phone box!
Put all of your prejudices aside, revel in the witty dialogue and cringe at the inevitable disaster that ensues. Mac Montero is a champion of women both behind and in front of the camera which shines through this stunningly succinct short film. She works as a second AD in TV and film alongside building up her own commendable portfolio and when talking about her project ‘Hello?’ tells us “life should be enjoyed. We should laugh more, loosen up the restraints of drama. Even during the hard times, even during a grey, rainy day in London, when work sucks and it’s cold in the middle of summer. Even then, find the joy. The woman in this film definitely knows how to do it. She’s her own human, takes charge and moves forward.”
“My main goal as a storyteller is to make the audience feel like I feel when watching a movie at the cinema. My secondary goal is to make diverse women the protagonists of the stories that I enjoyed growing up – adventure, sci-fi, action, thriller. I want to make them well rounded characters that are as multi-faceted as any main male protagonist.”
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