Film Festival 09 - Homegrown Drama on Video
Homegrown Drama on Video
75m
This years' crop of short dramas spans the gamut of emotions - from
anger and fear through to happiness and light. The characters
represented in these films range from the dark and dysfunctional
through to the light and lovable. There's something for everyone in
this smorgasbord of works from Aotearoa's finest up and
coming filmmakers. Immersion (USA/NZ 2009. Director: Richard Levien
Producers: Richard Levien, Kit Fox, Zareen Levien. 14 mins) Follows
the trials and tribulations of Moises, a Spanish speaking pupil new
to school in San Francisco. How language can be a barrier to
proving ones' intelligence. The Big Happiness (NZ 2008. Director:
Michael Humphrey Producers: Beatrix Coles, Kat Phyr. 13 mins) A
chance encounter in an art-supply shop, a stolen book and a case of
mistaken identity. Horses (NZ 2009. Director/Producer: Garrick
Rigby. 15 mins) Explores issues of jealousy and domestic violence.
What attracts people to each other and why do some individuals in
abusive relationships go back for more? Isosceles (NZ 2008.
Director: Anton Steel Producer: David de Lautour. 10 mins) The man
on the rooftop is ready to jump. The pregnant woman, angry and
crying on the footpath below, is in his way. Why have these two
strangers had such a bad day? Love and Luksaah (NZ 2008. Director:
Mei Chan Producer: Alex Lee. 13 mins) A whimsical tale of love,
jealousy, food and martial arts! Paradise (NZ 2008. Director: Sina
Walker Producers: Dell McLeod, John Farnsworth. 10 mins) The
landscape of Central Otago forms a stunning backdrop to this rite
of passage tale about a young boy on the opening day of the duck
shooting season.
