Filmmaker Jack Howard's Impressive Short THE SECOND TIME AROUND: Interview/Film Discussion

My guest today is filmmaker Jack Howard. He was part of comedy duo Jack & Dean on YouTube, a venture that garnered over 73 million views. The highlight of this collaboration was the production of two seasons of 'Jack & Dean of All Trades', co-starring BAFTA winner Jessica Hynes, and earning acclaim with a 'Best Series' award. 

He directed 'The Beko Inheritance' for Beko, which won a Cannes Lion and he also directed across 5 episodes of series 3 of Andy & The Band for CBBC.

In 2021, Jack directed 'East Mode' for Comedy Central. His short film 'Emotional Baggage' was a finalist at the LOCO film festival.

Jack is here today to talk about his incredible short film THE SECOND TIME AROUND, one of the most incredible short film I have ever seen.

Ladies and gentlemen, THE SECOND TIME AROUND is one of those films that once you see it, you want to watch it again. The film left me speechless in so many ways. 

The film starts on a rainy night, while closing a cafe, a waitress is confronted by a mysterious older woman. And that sense of mystery is carried throughout the film and never lets you go. 

Every element of this film fits perfectly together. The rain, the cafe, two people who have never met, a small yet intimate personal conversation that leaves the audience hanging on every word. 

Jack casted a line and hooks the audience and reels them into each of the women’s lives. I don’t want to give too much away, but it’s a cinematic experience you have to see, feel and experience. 

I see hundreds of short films each year and there are usually less than five films that capture me that I will never forget. THE SECOND TIME AROUND is one of those films and it is definitely in my top five this year. 

I’ve seen this film so many times, I get the same sense of wonder and awe every time I watch it. Is THE SECOND TIME AROUND a perfect film? From a filmmaking point of view? I think it is.

Make sure if you are attending HollyShorts that you see this film and if not at there, be sure to see at whatever film festival appears. 

I speak from the heart and I would suggest many of my Academy member friends, seek this film out and watch it and let me know if you feel the same way I do about it.  

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