Tunnel Vision is 1976 comedy anthology film featuring Chevy Chase, John Candy, Howard Hessman, Joe Flaherty, Laraine Newman, Betty Thomas, Phil Proctor, Al Franken, Ron Silver, Tom Davis. it was directed by Neal Israel and Bradley R. Swirnoff and produced by Joe Roth.
Conceived, written, and produced in 47.83 hrs for the 2003 National 48 Hour Film Challenge (UK).
Screened in London as part of Talent Circle Super Shorts Festival 2005
Screened at Canded Arts Trust, Islington. Candid Films
Selected for the Angel Film Festival, UK, 2006.
In a city where a serial killer is turning murder into an art form, two detectives stand in the line of fear [Video Australia]
Blinded by beauty... inspired by death
A committee investigating TV's first uncensored network examines a typical day's programming, which includes shows, commercials, news programs, you name it. What they discover will surely crack you up! This outrageous and irreverent spoof of television launched the careers of some of the greatest comedians of all time. Written by Clint Weiler
This 1976 film tries to predict what American television will be like in the year 1985. Tunnelvision is America's first "uncensored and free" television network. Although wildly popular, it is also blamed for increased crime and unemployment. Christian A. Broder, president and founder of Tunnelvision, is called to defend his network in front of a Senate sub-committee. The sub-committee decides to view excerpts from a "typical" day of Tunnelvision broadcasting. What follows is a series of brief skits lampooning television, including cop shows, news broadcasts, situation comedies, and (of course) commercials. Written by Joe Blevins
Tormented by waking nightmares of a traumatic childhood incident, Rachel, played by Nancy Hower (featured guest on Star Trek Voyager), finds herself increasingly alienated. Her boss sends her to survey a deserted industrial plant accompanied by her estranged husband (John Heffron) when they accidentally get trapped in the tunnels below. Separated, Rachel quickly finds out that they are not alone in the tunnels, but stalked by a shadowy figure intent on their destruction. Aided by a homeless girl (poignantly played by newcomer Sara Paxton), Rachel must overcome her childhood fears in order to survive. Tunnel Vision is an atmospheric and visual thriller full of allegory about learning to break free of the fears that bind us. Written by David Kiang
If you're trying to save a life, the life you save may be your own.
