Loanshark (film)
Encyclopedia
Loanshark is a 1999 black-and-white American drama film
written and directed by Jay Jennings
. The film is a notable forerunner in the digital filmmaking movement.
has a tendency of getting excessively violent with anyone who doesn't have his money. His mob boss disapproves of his actions, warning him to tone things down or else. As expected, things only get worse.
, with film look added in post-production
. The low-budget film was shot guerrilla filmmaking
style among old Hollywood buildings and streets.
called Loanshark "a gritty crime tale in the manner of Bad Lieutenant
".
Loanshark screened at several film festivals in 2000, including Silver Lake
and Melbourne Underground Film Festival
.
Drama film
A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, moral dilemmas, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, class divisions, violence against women...
written and directed by Jay Jennings
Jay Jennings
Jay Robert Jennings is an American independent filmmaker, and author. He has directed two feature films,Loanshark and Hell To Pay , as well as, an assortment of short films and documentaries...
. The film is a notable forerunner in the digital filmmaking movement.
Plot
An angry loan sharkLoan shark
A loan shark is a person or body that offers unsecured loans at illegally high interest rates to individuals, often enforcing repayment by blackmail or threats of violence....
has a tendency of getting excessively violent with anyone who doesn't have his money. His mob boss disapproves of his actions, warning him to tone things down or else. As expected, things only get worse.
Production
Produced for $10,000, Loanshark was made using handheld digital movie cameras and available lightAvailable light
In photography and cinematography, available light or ambient light refers to any source of light that is not explicitly supplied by the photographer for the purpose of taking photos. The term usually refers to sources of light that are already available naturally or artificial light already being...
, with film look added in post-production
Post-production
Post-production is part of filmmaking and the video production process. It occurs in the making of motion pictures, television programs, radio programs, advertising, audio recordings, photography, and digital art...
. The low-budget film was shot guerrilla filmmaking
Guerrilla filmmaking
Guerrilla filmmaking refers to a form of independent filmmaking characterized by low budgets, skeleton crews, and simple props using whatever is available...
style among old Hollywood buildings and streets.
Reception
Films In Review columnist David Del ValleDavid Del Valle
David Del Valle is a journalist, columnist, film historian, radio and television commentator on the horror/science-fiction/cult and fantasy film genres.-Career:...
called Loanshark "a gritty crime tale in the manner of Bad Lieutenant
Bad Lieutenant
Bad Lieutenant is a 1992 crime-drama film directed by Abel Ferrara and starring Harvey Keitel as the eponymous "bad lieutenant". The screenplay was written by actress-model Zoë Lund. She also played a small role in the film. Lund had been discovered by Ferrara and had starred in his earlier film, Ms...
".
Loanshark screened at several film festivals in 2000, including Silver Lake
Silver Lake Film Festival
Silver Lake Film Festival ran from 2000 to 2007. It was a 501 nonprofit organization established to provide a showcase for cutting-edge independent film, music, digital, and other arts in Los Angeles, California. The Festival was held annually at various venues throughout Los Angeles’ Eastside,...
and Melbourne Underground Film Festival
Melbourne Underground Film Festival
The Melbourne Underground Film Festival was formed out of disagreements over the content and running of the Melbourne International Film Festival...
.