Wrists Tied
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| Directed by | Joseph Jeavons |
| Produced by | Joseph Jeavons |
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| Cinematography | Sam Teague |
| Edited by | Joseph Jeavons |
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Wrists Tied is a 2023 American comedy short film directed and produced by Joseph Jeavons. The story follows the aftermath of Melvin's failed business start-up, and in his desperate need for cash to pay off his debts, he gets tied up in an illegal get-rich-quick scheme. The film was co-written by Jeavons and Owen Swift. It stars Beckett Nichols alongside Sam Teague, Hank Holbrook, and Calvin Lewis.
Wrists Tied premiered in Dallas, Texas on July 30, 2023.
Plot
Melvin and Doug are life long best friends with an unbreakable bond. When Melvin doesn't have enough money to start-up his dream business, he and Doug check out a get-rich-quick scheme being hosted by a small group nearby. Doug is skeptical about the ski masks, weaponry, and bank schematics strewed about the meeting spot, while Melvin couldn't seem to care less. Dagwood, the leader of the crew introduces himself and his partner, Leg Hair Nelson, who has an obsession with plucking out people's leg hair.
Doug listens to his better judgement and decides not to go through with Dagwood's scheme, insisting that Melvin doesn't either. Melvin deceives Doug and partakes anyway. Dagwood explains to Melvin and Nelson that they are going to rob a bank. This scheme, however, is immediately thwarted as the police show up right as they begin their heist. Nelson is shot and killed, and Dagwood and Melvin barely escape with their lives. Dagwood becomes convinced that their failure could only mean one thing—someone had betrayed them. His suspicion quickly lands on Doug. In a fit of rage, Dagwood kidnaps him, ties him to a chair, and shoves a gun into Melvin's hands. Melvin is then given the choice to kill his best friend or be killed.
Cast
- Becket Nichols as Melvin
- Sam Teague as Dagwood
- Hank Holbrook as Doug
- Calvin Lewis as Leg Hair Nelson
- Joseph Jeavons as Patrick
- Anna Winslow as Margo
Production
The film was shot during June of 2023. Jeavons worked alongside an ensemble similar to those from his previous films, Parasocial and The Big Pelvis, with the addition of Holbrook and Lewis as lead cast members.[1] In an interview hosted by the Student World Impact Film Festival, Jeavons announced that he and Owen Swift had begun writing this only a few weeks after they had completed production on The Big Pelvis.[2]
Reception
Wrists Tied won an award of recognition at the Best Shorts Competition, as well as an honorable mention at the Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival.[3]The short film managed to garner relatively positive reviews from critics despite its low-budget production quality. Richard Propes of The Independent Critic wrote, "If you're expecting studio quality filmmaking here, look elsewhere. If you're looking for solid storytelling from a filmmaker still figuring things out then you should be absolutely happy with this fun little story."[4] James Learoyd of UK Film Review went so far to say that the film was "very reminiscent of what feels like this movie's main inspiration: Wes Anderson's short (and later debut feature) Bottle Rocket.[5]
References
- ↑ Juarez, Lillian (June 6, 2024). "Former Woodrow Wilson student to direct indie short film on Amazon Prime". Advocate Magazine.
- ↑ Dawkins, Ashalia. "Joseph Jeavons: Inspirational Interview". Spotify.
- ↑ "The Best Shorts Competition Announces Latest Winners! September 2023". www.filmfestivals.com. 2023-10-06. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
- ↑ Propes, Richard. "Movie Review: Wrists Tied". The Independent Critic.
- ↑ Learoyd, James (March 15, 2025). "Wrists Tied Film Review". UK Film Review.
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