Shift

Winner of the 2006 Grand Jury Award at Dances with Films. In “Shift”, Alex is hired to work the graveyard shift of a mailroom where he enters an industrial world of working men dominated by exhaustion and simmering rage. During the day, he’s pursuing his dreams of acting and also developing his friendship with a girl from a wealthy family. In contrast to his day life, Alex starts to see the world differently as he spends more time with the men in the mailroom. Without taking sides or jumping on a soapbox, Shift provides a window into the lives of those who struggle as they are working day and night and the theme of economic classes casts its shadow on Shift and its characters.

Awards

Dances with Films 2006, Winner - Grand Jury Award
Hamptons International Film Festival 2006, Nominee - Golden Starfish Award
Hawaii International Film Festival 2006, Finalist - Best of Fest

Reviews

"Yi has captured what it is to be part of the late shifts of the country. 4 Stars." - Film Threat

"'Shift is a hot film worthy to be nominated for an Academy Award." - Monsters & Critics