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"Lollipopping" is a 5 min short film directed by Adam Nightingale. It's the story of Malcolm who works as a crossing guard. We get follow his routine and see a few mundane situations in his life. What makes the film so enjoyable to watch is the combination of the character and directing style. Nightingale decides to shoot the film as it was a mini documentary. Even though it's all scripted everything feels very genuine. The structure of the narrative is simple yet enough to get you engaged in Malcolm's life. You get a good idea of how passionate he is about making sure people cross the road safely. It's a big responsibility to hold the sign. That's what's so humble about the short. It's about the everyday man - About those who contribute to the world with small gestures. They don't always get the recognition they deserve, which is why the short conveys a kind message. The humour is natural and never out of place. It's one aspect that worked very well, especially because it feels like you are seeing a slice of real life. The documentary style cinematography is crisp, never succoming into a shaky cam territory. Nightingale and his crew also nicely captured the sound clearly. Which can be especially difficult when making it appear as a documentary. It can't sound too clean outside because you may risk it sounding too planned/prepared. But some wind noises during the outdoor scenes helps make it appear all the more as its capturing an unplanned event. Ben Fuller's finds a warmhearted balance between moving and uplifting in his performance as Malcolm. Adam Nightingale and his crew should be proud of the brilliant way they handled this short film. I hope more people check it out as it's sure to put more smiles out there in the world.