WOULD YOU CALL HIM A BAD MAN
Filmmaker, artist, and musician Ian Hinden brings a kickass music video to Dances With Films LA 2025 like no other. In “WOULD YOU CALL HIM A BAD MAN?” we follow the tale of a young heroine down on her luck and a villain trying to work out his daddy issues, all through the lens of a recorded video game.
The original song, also by Hinden, is an instant hit. In just under five minutes, a thought-provoking narrative blows you away with a finale that is perfection.
“Would You Call Him A Bad Man?” is a visual bonanza of seedy splendor. Blink, and you’ll miss some sick detail. I would watch an entire album, aww hell, a feature, in this style. It is grown-up gamer manga mayhem. I am here for it.
WOULD YOU CALL HIM A BAD MAN?
WRITER/DIR/PROD: Ian Hinden
After being unfairly fired for trying to protect the tips of her fellow Pittie Party Girls, the heroic and exploited waitress Ava is forced into the cruel dark underbelly of the retro-futuristic neon city known as Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, Richman Richmond, Jr., a billionaire play-pig, recalls his harrowing and abusive youth as he self medicates with OnlyFans subscriptions. To overcome her trauma and truly feel a sense of ownership over her reality, Ava must defeat Richman Richmond, Jr.
STROBE WARNING: This film contains content which may trigger some viewers with photosensitive epilepsy, migraines, or other conditions that can be triggered by visual stimuli like flashing lights. WOULD YOU CALL HIM A BAD MAN?
“Would You Call Him a Bad Man?” will screen as part of the Downbeat Shorts on Friday, June 27th at 5:00 pm at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood. Tickets may be purchased by clicking on the TICKET button on the website at https://danceswithfilms.
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Since 1998 DANCES WITH FILMS has grown from presenting a handful of films to more than 200 each year…from narrative features and shorts to include the top documentaries, music videos, tv and web programs on the circuit today. In 2007, DWF brought new commitment to the indie world with the advent of the 2 Minute, 2 Step Short Film Challenge where we actually shoot 10 films during the festival and present them to enthusiastic audiences. In 2012 the festival moved to its current location – the famed TCL Chinese Theatres in the heart of Hollywood. From there it has expanded to 11 days with ever increasing sold out screenings. WOULD YOU CALL HIM A BAD MAN?
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