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ODD DRAWS (2020, USA)
Short Narrative, UCI Student Film
Running time: 5 min
LOS ANGELES PREMIERE
Director: Lloyd Ea
Writer: Albert Le
Producer: Albert Le
Cast: Derick Gonzalez, Lilla Lavanakul, Andrew Stefani, Kerry Vang, Albert Le
Logline: A Poker-man Tournament turns into an epic final showdown between an elite member and an underdog.
Synopsis: It is the final showdown between the almighty Poker-man Elite Member Ashley and the simple underdog Charlie. Bets are already in. Charlie draws his hand and reveals that he has a straight flush – a hand that has 1/72,192 chance of happening. Ashley smirks in confidence as she draws her hand, which reveals to be a royal flush – a hand that beats Charlie’s with a chance 1/649,740 of happening. Ashley takes her winnings, leaving Charlie one chip left. He thinks to himself on what he should do. An epiphany comes to him, where he must do a forbidden bet. He calls out to Ashley that they should do an all-in bet of theirs chips and their souls. Ashley gladly accepts the bet and pulls out her secret move. An energy wave envelopes her hand as she draws a “Flush House” – a hand that should not be possible, made possible. The odds are quite against Charlie; however he does not give up. He believes in his power to overcome to the odds no matter what. He channels his energy as sparks cover his arms. He places his hand on the table, and a blast of energy explodes on the table. Ashley freaks out as she begins to disintegrate. The commentators are trying to figure out what kind hand that Charlie has drawn. It is a “Five of a Kind” – the most impossible hand to have. Ashley loses her soul, but Charlie is the underdog winner.
Notable Screenings & Awards: “Best Editing” – University of California, Irvine Zotfest 2020