Whether or not you’re a fan of all those April Fools’ Day pranks, we think you’ll like “Catchy.” The co-directors Frederico Gasca & Matteo Tibiletti pack lots of fun into this one-minute short. For example, there’s the outrageous idea is that a boss is the hero! There’s also a profoundly serious message lurking in the movie. However, in respect for the April Fools’ Day tradition of elevating frivolity, we won’t go there. You’ll have to dig it out yourself. But first, watch and laugh.
More About April Fools’ Day
Perhaps the most (in)famous prank was the Spaghetti-tree Hoax. It’s a good one, but less illuminating than “Catchy.”
And More from Tibiletti
If “Catchy” leaves you wanting to see more stunning shorts by Tibiletti, you can find the following three on our site: “Wake Up!“, “Ops!”, and “Yes, No.” A hallmark of these beautifully shot movies is the use of exxtreme close-ups and creative audio.