CTRL+Z Stuck in the Edit
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In the world of film theory, the director is the supreme creator. However, for Bob, the protagonist of this one-minute meta-metaphysical nightmare, that hierarchy collapses with a single keystroke. While trying to enjoy a well-deserved moment of peace with a piece of cake, Bob realizes his reality doesn’t belong to him, but to an invisible Editor. Time for Bob ceases to be linear—he becomes a victim of a brutal "Undo" process. Through a series of violent jump cuts, absurd wardrobe changes, and forced rewinds, Bob experiences a digital version of purgatory. The film explores the thin line between the silver screen and reality, turning a technical glitch into existential horror. In the end, Bob doesn't seek salvation from a director; instead, he attempts to "cut" the very light source of the machine that created him, proving that in the digital age, the only true God is the one with their finger on CTRL+Z.
Fun Facts of Movie
Directed by Srdjan Mitrović Hitch. 1min short film from Serbia
Srdjan Mitrović Hitch
Film & Television Editor | Director | Post-Production Advisor
Srdjan is a highly accomplished film and television professional based in Belgrade, with a diverse career spanning over two decades in editing, directing, and post-production. He holds a B.A. in Film and TV Editing from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts at the University of Arts in Belgrade, where he also served as a Teaching Assistant in the History of Film.
Currently acting as an Editor at TV Nova—following his tenure as Chief Post-Production Editor for “The Biggest Loser” (Seasons 1 & 2)—Srdjan’s extensive television background includes key creative roles across major regional networks. He spent eight years as a Producer, Editor, and Director at MTV Adria, and nearly a decade shaping promotional content at TV B92. His technical expertise was further refined at Radio Television of Serbia (RTS), where he focused on film digitalization, restoration, and color correction.
As an editor, his feature film credits include T.T. Syndrome (2000) and Little Night Music (2002). His documentary portfolio is marked by significant international recognition; his film We Are What We Lost (Mi smo ono što izgubimo) was screened at the Berlinale and selected as one of the top 10 documentaries at the Berlinale Talent Campus. Other notable works include Life Of A Mutt (2021) and the historical documentary Sajmište: History of the Camp. Most recently, his short film CTRL+Z won the first prize at the Los Feliz Film Festival in Hollywood.
Beyond his primary roles, Srdjan is a prominent trailer director and editor, creating campaigns for major feature films such as Ajvar, The Witch Hunters, and Lazar’s Path. He is proficient in DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, and After Effects, bringing a comprehensive skill set to every stage of post-production.
Director Statement
“Alfred Hitchcock once famously claimed that in a feature film, the director is God. As a long-time film editor, I’ve spent my career realizing that if the director is God, then the editor is the one who controls the universe’s laws of physics. With ‘CTRL+Z: Stuck in the Edit’, I wanted to dismantle the traditional cinematic hierarchy. By creating a ‘one-take’ sequence and then brutally deconstructing it through the editing process, I aimed to show the existential dread of a character caught between the frames. This film is a tribute to the unseen power of the cut—where reality isn’t captured on set, but manufactured on the timeline. It is a story about the ultimate authority of the ‘Undo’ command over our human experience.”
Users Reviews
srdjan.mitrovic.hitch
Brilliant and funny!
Brilliant and funny!
Oggz
Love it! Short, sweet and with a point to make.
Love it! Short, sweet and with a point to make.
Joe
Great! *****
Great! *****
Zorica
Wow! So nice colorful picture! Every frame is perfect. Real professional work.
Wow! So nice colorful picture! Every frame is perfect. Real professional work.
Ivana Lazic
Super!!
Every second of this film counts!
Super!!
Every second of this film counts!
Vesna
Brilliant
Brilliant
Danileja
Some artist don’t need over 180 min to clearly express their idea. Love it!
Some artist don’t need over 180 min to clearly express their idea. Love it!
Tanja
Bravo! Love it!
Bravo! Love it!
Vladan
Nice and funny. Good ideia!
Nice and funny. Good ideia!
Branislava
Bravo! Great! Love it ♥️
Bravo! Great! Love it ♥️
Branislava
Bravo! Great! Professional! Love it ♥️
Bravo! Great! Professional! Love it ♥️
Ana
Sharp editing, great pacing, and emotionally spot-on; proving that a great story doesn’t need hours, just a killer concept. Bravo!
Sharp editing, great pacing, and emotionally spot-on; proving that a great story doesn’t need hours, just a killer concept. Bravo!
Nikola
The actor was brilliant in conveying Bob’s existential dread and confusion.
The actor was brilliant in conveying Bob’s existential dread and confusion.
Darko
A brilliant meta-cinematic nightmare! It packs more existential dread and creativity into one single minute than most feature films do in two hours. Loved it!
A brilliant meta-cinematic nightmare! It packs more existential dread and creativity into one single minute than most feature films do in two hours. Loved it!
Daan
Excellent sound work! The meowing dog is a fantastic, surreal comedic detail that fits the vibe perfectly.
Excellent sound work! The meowing dog is a fantastic, surreal comedic detail that fits the vibe perfectly.
Hiroshi
わずか60秒の中に、映画制作の狂気とユーモアが完璧に凝縮されている！「CTRL+Z」という誰もが共感するテーマを、これほど見事にメタコメディに昇華させるとは。テンポが素晴らしく、ラストのキレも最高。ミニマリズム映画の傑作です！
わずか60秒の中に、映画制作の狂気とユーモアが完璧に凝縮されている！「CTRL+Z」という誰もが共感するテーマを、これほど見事にメタコメディに昇華させるとは。テンポが素晴らしく、ラストのキレも最高。ミニマリズム映画の傑作です！
John
Visually, the film is a treat. The rich, bold colors immediately bring to mind Almodóvar’s iconic aesthetic, perfectly complementing the creative sound design and excellent lead performance.
Visually, the film is a treat. The rich, bold colors immediately bring to mind Almodóvar’s iconic aesthetic, perfectly complementing the creative sound design and excellent lead performance.
Milan
As a film fan, I absolutely adore this! It perfectly shows how the editor is the true god of the digital universe. Pure genius!
As a film fan, I absolutely adore this! It perfectly shows how the editor is the true god of the digital universe. Pure genius!
Elena
This film masterfully satirizes the ‘I want to start over’ struggle in modern digital society, setting it inside an editing room. Within such a short timeframe, it packs a profound love for cinema and sharp humor, and after watching it, I couldn’t help but smile. I want to give you a standing ovation!
This film masterfully satirizes the ‘I want to start over’ struggle in modern digital society, setting it inside an editing room. Within such a short timeframe, it packs a profound love for cinema and sharp humor, and after watching it, I couldn’t help but smile. I want to give you a standing ovation!
Dirk
Go Bob!!! So proud.
Go Bob!!! So proud.
Davide
Bellissimo! Grandissima recitazione, suono pazzesco e la scena del cane che miagola fa morire dal ridere. Consigliatissimo!
Bellissimo! Grandissima recitazione, suono pazzesco e la scena del cane che miagola fa morire dal ridere. Consigliatissimo!
janez
Genius concept! Anyone who has ever spent more than an hour in editing software will feel this frustration deep in their soul. Ctrl+Z as a matter of life and death!
Genius concept! Anyone who has ever spent more than an hour in editing software will feel this frustration deep in their soul. Ctrl+Z as a matter of life and death!
ema
How to pack pure drama and comedy into just 60 seconds? Like this. The pacing is incredible, not a single wasted frame.”
How to pack pure drama and comedy into just 60 seconds? Like this. The pacing is incredible, not a single wasted frame.”
edo
Absolutely hilarious! Short, sweet, and brutally relatable. The facial expressions said it all, no dialogue even needed
Absolutely hilarious! Short, sweet, and brutally relatable. The facial expressions said it all, no dialogue even needed
Johan
A mini masterpiece in the micro-short format. Creative, dynamic, and visually flawless.
A mini masterpiece in the micro-short format. Creative, dynamic, and visually flawless.
Ioana
This short film is an absolute blast!! The direction is clever, and the editing is brilliantly chaotic yet perfectly controlled, creating a fantastic comedic rhythm. The main actor totally nails the vibe, and the technical execution – from the vibrant visuals to the sound design – is flawless. Sharp, funny, and incredibly well-made!
This short film is an absolute blast!! The direction is clever, and the editing is brilliantly chaotic yet perfectly controlled, creating a fantastic comedic rhythm. The main actor totally nails the vibe, and the technical execution – from the vibrant visuals to the sound design – is flawless. Sharp, funny, and incredibly well-made!
Steve
Great! Bravo!
Great! Bravo!
Martin
Nice. Great job.
Nice. Great job.
Joan
Love it ❤️
Love it ❤️
jack
This randomly popped up on my feed and it’s honestly the best 60 seconds of my day. It starts like a regular movie but turns into total digital chaos so fast. Whoever made this is a genius—I’ve already rewatched it three times.
This randomly popped up on my feed and it’s honestly the best 60 seconds of my day. It starts like a regular movie but turns into total digital chaos so fast. Whoever made this is a genius—I’ve already rewatched it three times.
Hrvoje
nice and funny movie
nice and funny movie
Ana Sofrenovic
Great one✨
Great one✨
Tatjana
Excellent film!
Excellent film!
Katarina Ivanović
Bravo 👏👏👏. Great 🤗✨🌟
Bravo 👏👏👏. Great 🤗✨🌟
Mirjana Stimac
Brilliant! Love it!
Brilliant! Love it!
Katarina Ivanović
Great 🤗🌟✨
Great 🤗🌟✨
Goran Skrobonja
Absolutelz great!
Absolutelz great!
Ana
<3 <3 <3
<3 <3 <3
Ana
love it <3
love it <3
Branko Josipovic
Excellent !
Excellent !
Lenka
Bravo
Bravo
Slavko
Kratko ali slatko! Bravo.
Kratko ali slatko! Bravo.
Ana
Love it! <3
Love it! <3
Slavica Kos
So brilliant!
So brilliant!
Kumburru F.
Good idea, a dog playing a cat is brilliant! A story told in 1 minute, you rarely see that.
Good idea, a dog playing a cat is brilliant! A story told in 1 minute, you rarely see that.
Natasa
Great!!! Bravo!!!
Great!!! Bravo!!!
Jelica
Great job, you nice people!
Great job, you nice people!
Sanja Vergo
Love it!
Love it!
Mićo Nenadić
Bravo!
Bravo!
Vlad
Bravo! Love it!
Bravo! Love it!
Aleksandra
Great film. Love it!
Great film. Love it!
Nemanja
Bravo, good story!
Bravo, good story!
Petar Pipic
Odličan film! sve kratko i jasno.
Odličan film! sve kratko i jasno.