Have a Good Day
Directed by Lisa Soper
Runtime: 27:38
Country of Origin: Canada
In the bustling home of horror writer Jodi Sloan (LUCY DAVIS), she battles creative block by exploring gripping ideas, only to discard them in absurd ways. On one particularly uninspired day, Ben, (ERIC JOHNSON) her overly optimistic mailman interrupts her solitary routine delivering not only her mail but also a cup of tea, eerily tailored to her tastes. Despite Jodi's discomfort, she engages in awkward yet polite conversation, mirroring the contrived nature of her writing. As night falls, a sinister masked figure lurks outside. Though initially dismissing it, she finds herself haunted by its presence in her dreams, awakening to genuine fear. Determined to harness her terror, Jodi channels her emotions into her writing, only to be confronted by a voice questioning her authenticity. Ignoring the criticism, she faces the masked figure, only to realize its horrifying reality. In a deadly struggle, Jodi and the intruder collide, leaving both bleeding on the floor. As dawn breaks, Jodi lies lifeless lays on the floor. In a chilling twist, Ben, now clad in her clothes, fervently types away at her computer, shedding the superficial persona he once wore. Removing an eye patch to reveal an unblemished eye, he acknowledges his transformation, leaving behind the facade of Jodi's fame. With a nod to a magazine featuring her as a famous model, Ben embraces his newfound freedom, reclaiming his identity and natural writing skills.
Director Biography
Lisa Soper: Having begun with creating the illusion of life with pencil and paper animation, Lisa developed the skills that gave her a unique point of view and skill set involving all aspects of the filmmaking process. As an animator, she is acting, becoming the camera, the lighting, the staging, and the designer who is empowered to edit the story before production begins. The baseline of animation gave Lisa a unique tool set to shift into directing. Becoming a prolific award winning Production Designer for creative minds like James Gunn and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa gave Lisa an unlimited playground to flex her abilities. As an animating designer, Lisa was always directed to a degree. This was noticed on The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina where Lisa was handed the reins to direct. Her passionate animated style of directing spotlighted her trajectory. From that point, she has since become a pilot director and co-executive producer for HBOmax’s Pretty Little Liars Original Sin, as well as a director for various series, short films, and features.Having begun with creating the illusion of life with pencil and paper animation, Lisa developed the skills that gave her a unique point of view and skill set involving all aspects of the filmmaking process.