Germany 2026
No Dialogue
14 Minutes
Director
Elliot Blunck
Writer
Elliot Blunck
Produced By
Elliot Blunck
Rory Bernickow
Nicolai Soderqvist
Tom Edgerton
Cast
Vinzenz Wagner
Yoko Blunck
Sebastian Okouagbe
Daniel Stern
Sharon Yuen
Ruut Ahonen
Tomoya Kawamur
In a silent, meticulously ordered world run by SIMPLE, the corporation that makes everything, and seemingly makes everything happen — three strangers navigate lives shaped by quiet control.
A passionate painter injures his hand at a pivotal moment, only to find the accident reframed as opportunity; a tightly wound businesswoman’s carefully managed routine unravels after a sudden, inexplicable disruption at work; and an overworked janitor brings home a SIMPLE product whose cryptic warning label unsettles his growing family. As each are pulled together, a darkly playful portrait of control emerges; where the growing suspicion that nothing is entirely self-determined gives way to an amusing endorsement of artistic risk and playfulness.
Blending precise physical performance with a creeping sense of unease inspired by Jacques Tati, Terms of Service is a dark, silent comedy that explores the tension between control and autonomy in a world where everything is pre-defined.
A distinct directorial debut, it offers a sharply observed, visually driven vision of modern life — where the systems designed to simplify our existence may be quietly shaping it, and the joke is how close to home that realization feels.
Director
Elliot Blunck
Elliot Blunck is a Berlin-based Director, DoP and Editor with a passion for vibrant imagery and storytelling. Born in New Orleans he began filmmaking at Columbia College Chicago, then furthering his study at Metfilm School Berlin where he produced, shot and directed his debut short Terms of Service.
Awards/Accolades
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Press
- Coming Soon
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