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'Movin' On Up': A Hilarious Corporate Ladder Climb
29 Jul
Summary
- Workplace satire short film 'Movin' On Up' has completed production.
- The film features a corporate world inspired by classic MGM musicals.
- Director Jacob Wahba makes his film directorial debut with this short.
The short film 'Movin' On Up,' a workplace satire, has concluded its production. Directed by Jacob Wahba, this project marks his film directorial debut.
The film stars Ben Ahlers and Wesley Taylor in a narrative about a directionless worker unexpectedly ascending the corporate hierarchy. It is set in a unique environment described as an "MGM Musical Meets Silicon Valley world," where employees engage in spontaneous musical numbers.
The aesthetics are heavily influenced by the grandeur of 1950s MGM musicals, such as "Singin' in the Rain," with stylistic nods to directors Vincente Minnelli and choreographer Busby Berkeley. This visual approach contrasts with the short's theme.
Writer Patrick Daly noted that the film resonates with a contemporary feeling of uncertainty and the pressure to succeed quickly. Despite the unsettling nature of this modern anxiety, the film presents it with comedic effect on screen. The cast also includes Ainsley Seiger, David Mattar Merten, and Denise Lute.
