Two
months ago, media producer Ari Margolis released a trailer for "Friend,"
a short film written by Jess Noble, and starring none other than her father, the versatile and beloved actor, John Noble. The scenes were filmed
in Vancouver during the last days of filming for Fringe, and the crew names should seem quite familiar to any serious Fringe fan. Hint: They were members of
the filming crew, who generously volunteered their time for this endeavor.
The film's synopsis:
A lonely, grief
stricken man of wealth finds a new lease on life after an unusual ‘friend’ is
mysteriously delivered to his door. A unique and unexpected relationship
quickly forms, bringing hope and color to the man’s bleak existence. But will
tragedy strike again?
Over the past few days, Fringe fans may have noticed some clues about the film's release, in the form of teasing tweets from Ari Margolis (@jonxproductions) and @Fringenuity, and from some posts on Facebook, Tumblr, and Google Plus.
The wait is now over.
The film was released today, as announced by TVGuide Magazine's Fringe-faithful senior writer, Damian Holbrook.
Watch
it before continuing to read, and be sure to scan the credits. There's some wit from
video editor Ari Margolis, and a tribute to one of his most special friends. I have a
personal wish that Ari's heart has healed, and that maybe someday a new buddy will
"assist" him at his desk as he writes his breakout screenplay.
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