And So We Put Goldfish in the Pool. (2017)

And So We Put Goldfish in the Pool is the kind of short film that doesn’t just tell you a story—it throws you into a sunlit, adrenaline-charged memory and lets the images do the talking. Its vibrant, kinetic style turns a strange real-life incident into something electric and oddly poetic, with montages and visual bursts that feel more like a rush of youthful emotion than a tidy explanation. The tone is playful, defiant, and a little melancholic, capturing that specific teenage intensity where everything feels monumental for reasons you can’t fully articulate. If you need clear answers and conventional storytelling, it may frustrate you, but if you’re open to an arresting, original experience that prioritizes pure filmmaking energy, it’s absolutely worth the plunge.

And So We Put Goldfish in the Pool wants to bottle the chaos of being 15—friendship, rebellion, and that one headline-making stunt—using a loud, kinetic style that’s clearly aiming for raw honesty rather than tidy storytelling. The problem is it can feel aggressively bombastic and scattered, as if it’s constantly shouting to keep your attention instead of trusting the material, and a notable narrative misstep may pull you out right when you’re trying to connect. If you prefer grounded, emotionally coherent coming-of-age dramas with a clear arc, this might test your patience. But if you’re up for something messy, high-energy, and more about capturing a mood than delivering a polished plot, there’s an undeniable spark to it.