Transaction

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Directed by:	Jacques Thelemaque
Written by:	Jacques Thelemaque
Starring:	Edmund L. Shaff, Diane Gaidry
Country:	U S A
Created:	2005
Runtime:	14 min.
Member:	Jacques_Thelemaque
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Average rating: 2.67 by 3 users

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Synopsis

Based on transcripts of an interview with an actual call girl working for over 22 years, 'Transaction' is a frank and affecting cinema verite-style depiction of the interaction between a client and call girl that leaves the audience to determine their own feelings about that dynamic. The shooting style also provides a subtle examination of point of view, shifting energies/control and the commodification of sex.

Forms: Short
Genres: Alternative, Drama, Avant-garde, Independent, Art
Niches: Mature/Adult

Screenings & Events

Deep Ellum Film Festival
Film Festival
Dallas, U S A
November 2005

Mill Valley Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Honorable Mention, BAFTA Short Film Award
Mill Valley, U S A
November 2005

Santa Fe Film Festival
Film Festival
Santa Fe, U S A
December 2005

Sundance Film Festival
Film Festival
Park City, U S A
January 2006

Clermont-Ferrand International Festival of Short Film
Film Festival
Awards: Grand Prix Du Jury Award, Lab Competition
Clermont-Ferrand, France
February 2006

Cast & Crew

Production

Jacques Thelemaque (Executive Producer, Director), Toni-Ann Parker (Producer)

Writing

Jacques Thelemaque (Writer)

Performance

Diane Gaidry (Lead Actor), Edmund L. Shaff (Lead Actor)

Camera

James Guymon (Sound Mixer), Matyas Erdely (Cinematographer/DP)

Art Department

None Credited (Production Designer)

Post Production

Andrew M. Somers (Sound Editor), Jacques Thelemaque (Picture Editor), James Guymon (Sound Editor)

Music

James Guymon (Original Music/Composer)

TRANSACTION SCREENS AT LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL Jun 21, 2006 06:37PM

TRANSACTION SCREENS IN SHORTS PROGRAM #4

Sun, June 25
10:00 pm
The Majestic Crest Theatre

Sun, July 2
Noon
The Majestic Crest Theatre

TRANSACTION WINS GRAND PRIX DU JURY! Jun 21, 2006 06:31PM

TRANSACTION Won the Grand Prix du Jury Award in the Lab Competition at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival - arguably the most prestigious short film festival in the world. TRANSACTION became the first American film ever to win the award in that category! Writer-Director Jacques Thelemaque and Actress-Producer (and Wife) Diane Gaidry were on hand to accept the award.

Transaction - Watch it now.... Feb 21, 2006 12:26PM

Jacques and Diane at C F awards a

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Ratings

Memom9

3 Stars

Not enough scenes with Diane

One_Moment

1 Stars

ello

4 Stars

4 Comments about Transaction

Marieg
Jul 23, 2007 02:04PM

Excellente idée que de s'attarder au début sur la personne du client, puis de s'interresser plus longuement à la call girl.
Diane Gaidry est excellente. Comme d'habitude.
Thanks for this present.

Une fan française

breac1
Jun 24, 2007 04:54PM

I do want to know more about this woman. I think the whole situation for this short has been pitched at a very sensitive level. I think the filmmaker shows equal respect for the call girl and the client. They both have lives outside of that particular monment and thats touched on slightly but enough for the viewer to learn that they live "normal" lives. Diane Gaidry plays the part with grace. She allows the guy to believe that she actually cares about him. You can hear her changing into her roll when she needs to perform for the client. She then has to gather herself together before leaving. Leaving him believing that she would like to see HIM again. Jacques Thelemaque films with a rawness that leaves the viewer feeling as if they were watching the film as a voyeur. He also knows how to capture the extreme beauty that is Gaidry. Please continue to make movies.

One_Moment
Mar 19, 2007 11:53PM

Well i can't help but reflect that the film maker knows how to capture a delicate moment, however is very plain in doing so, it was just too predictable for me. Normally with short films i need to have a desperate urge of wanting to see more, but it didn't happen! Sorry.. the acting was superb.

gigigreene_3
Aug 21, 2006 02:26AM

I look at the trailer I am not sure what to really think, other than she seem to be caught up in a world of confusion and low self esteem, I got the feeling this is not her life she just living it for now. Some kind of way deep down inside of herself she know this. I got that feeling in one small moment after their sex thing, she just lie there in a quick thought. "Okay I stop", (smile) I know I need to see more. However, it made me think and want to see more, that's a good sign keep up the good work.

HAVE A BLESSED DAY!

Gigi

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