A man in a time loop must work with his brother to prevent a catastrophic fire.


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Math genius Shane reunites with his estranged brother over breakfast one morning. He has an unusual request: he knows something bad is going to happen in the future, and he needs his brother's help to prevent a tragedy.

The pair embark on a complex series of events, but must work together despite their history of conflict and resentment. And they're also caught in a time loop, which complicates their efforts to prevent the future catastrophe.

Writerdirector Travis Bible has crafted an energetic, smart scifi thriller that easily pulls an audience in with smart, clever storytelling, rapidfire dialogue and briskly compelling pacing.

The camerawork and direction is equally confident, adding to the short's sharp, propulsive rhythm. The result is a compelling cinematic experience that is genuinely entertaining without sacrificing intelligence or craft.

Fans of scifi will be familiar with the convention of time loops and enjoy this particular riff on the subgenre. But the film also works on the level of a relationship story, with genuine emotional engagement and growth between the two brothers. Though we don't get to spend a lot of time with them, they're able to develop with full arcs as characters, making the ending surprisingly moving.

EXIT STRATEGY is being developed into a feature, and with its intricate world and clever thrills, the stories and characters should easily expand into a larger narrative. As a short, it's authentically fun, fastpaced and surprisingly resonant in other words, everything people head to the multiplex for.