The Tail Job

In a near-future dystopia, a disgraced former assassin is tasked with a seemingly impossible mission: steal the tail of a genetically engineered lizard. The mission, however, quickly becomes complicated as the true nature of the assignment and the powerful forces behind it are revealed.

As a short film, 'The Tail Job' garnered attention for its ambitious visual style and suspenseful narrative, often being praised for punching above its weight in terms of production value and storytelling within its limited runtime. It was seen as a promising early work from director Grant Sputore, who would later direct 'I Am Mother'.

• Praised for its striking visual design and atmospheric world-building.

• Lauded for its taut pacing and effective suspense within a short format.

• Acknowledged as a strong showcase of Sputore's directorial talent.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented for this short film, but it has been recognized within short film circuits and by those interested in emerging directors.

Screened at various film festivals, gaining recognition for its technical and artistic merits.

The film's director, Grant Sputore, later used similar visual and thematic elements in his feature-length directorial debut, the critically acclaimed sci-fi film 'I Am Mother' (2019).