All Too Well (The Short Film)
Short Film | November 12, 2021
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Background and Production
On November 11, 2021, Taylor revealed via her social media accounts that All Too Well (The Short Film) was shot in 35mm film format by cinematographer Rina Yang. On a Late Night with Seth Meyers episode on November 12, she then stated she casted Sink and O’Brien because they were the only two people she imagined playing the roles:
«It was wonderful working with Sadie Sink and Dylan O’Brien. I’m blown away by what they did. I wrote this short film and wanted to direct it and the only two people I imagined playing the two characters were Sadie and Dylan. If Sadie had said no, I don’t think I would’ve made it. I would’ve been like, ‘This is a sign.’ I do like working with friends, or people who I think would be excited about working with me. I don’t really want to convince someone — I’m not very interested in that at all. I’ve never made a short film before. I’ve done some music videos, but I needed to reach out to people who would maybe believe I’d be capable. Sadie got it immediately, Dylan was like, ‘Yep!’ I watch everything he’s in, I’m a huge fan! And they just went all out and left it all on the field there. They just really acted their asses off.»
«I couldn't believe she wanted me to be a part of it. It's an honor. I knew what this meant to her and the fans, and one of them too, so to be a part of this is so special. I still can't believe it, I keep forgetting I'm in it!»
Release
The film’s world premiere took place on November 12 at the AMC Theatres in Lincoln Square, New York City. Introducing the movie, Taylor said: “This was a song that started off as a song on the album — just a simple track five. It started off as a song that was my favorite. It was about something very personal to me. It was very hard to perform it live. Now, for me, honestly, this song is 100 percent about us and for you.” The short film was released on YouTube on November three hours later and was screened at the AMC Theatres in Lincoln Square for the following week.
Synopsis
Plot
«When you’re 19 or 20 you've got this unique moment in life when you have one foot in childhood and one foot in adulthood. It was really important to me to tell and show that story with an actress like Sadie who is so incredibly prolifically talented.»
Critical Reception
Accolades
Tribeca Festival
In Popular Culture
Watch All Too Well (The Short Film)
Associated Song | All Too Well (10 Minute Version) |
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Released | November 12, 2021 |
Directed by | Taylor Swift |
Written by | Taylor Swift |
Produced by | Taylor Swift Saul Germaine |
Running Time | 14:56 |
Distributed by | PolyGram Entertainment |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Cinematography | Rina Yang |
Edited by | Ted Guard |
Production Company | Taylor Swift Productions |
Starring | Sadie Sink (Her) Dylan O’Brien (Him) Taylor Swift (Her, Later On) Shawn Levy (Her’s Father) |