Shifted (DVD)

SHIFTED is a crime/drama about a young man stranded in Los Angeles after the SEC shuts down the company he works for. When he is unable to get a new job and his girlfriend abandons him, he finds an odd place to live, makes some very unusual friends and realizes that he is being persued by his ex-employers. His whole world is turned upside down as his perspectives shift on what's important in life. THREE STARS (Out of Four). A gritty drama that shows homeless life in a never-before-depicted milieu. The film is an impressive testament to the fact that you can actually make a movie without a budget. Filmmakers Linda Nelson and Michael Madison could teach a seminar on the subject! - Todd David Schwartz, CBS Special features on this DVD include a full length commentary by Director Michael Madison and Producer Linda Nelson. They speak openly about the difficulties and successes of their DIY filmmaking techiques. The music of Neal Casal, Hazy Malaze and Joan As Policewoman bring the film alive and will be available on a soundtrack album this summer. This is the directorial debut for Michael Madison and features Jill Wagner, host of WIPEOUT. Partental discretion is advised due to some explicit language.