Strike a Chord – Short Movie Review
First Reaction – Strike a Chord is a charming drama in the music industry.
Director: Madeline Sclichter
Writer: Madeline Sclichter (Screenplay)
Cast
- Madeline Sclichter
- Mia Pampena
- Gianni Delmastro
- Shane Sclichter
Plot: Rising indie artist and music influencer, Quinn Carter, is making her mark on the music industry, having just hit 1 million followers. But her talent and willpower are put to the test when her record label puts her in direct competition with pop princess, Bella Ray, for representation. Can Quinn persevere and keep her record deal or will she crack under pressure?
Runtime: 22 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Verdict on Strike a Chord
Recap
The short movie follows music influencer Quinn Carter, who has been making an impact with her musical talent. However, with more fame comes additional pressure from the record label. She must turn to the people she trusts the most while working under intense pressure. Can she overcome this pressure or not?
Best Parts
The movie shines in showing the pressure placed on music talents in the social media world. It highlights what made it important to them in the first place and shows the bigger business being more cutthroat. There is also a surprise with lasting effects created by entering the industry. Elsewhere, the music works nicely and fills the blend of indie and pop. I often like to discuss short movies that have potential for a longer movie, and this is a perfect example of one that could easily be expanded into a longer story. However, it doesn’t lose anything by being last.
Final Thoughts –Strike a Chord is a charming reflection on music industry.
