SHORT FILMS
WAIT
A Chinese migrant family in 1980s New Zealand is at the point of breaking apart. As a daughter and mother realise the truth of their situation, the mother collapses emotionally, leaving her daughter to stop her from abandoning the family that remains.
Writer Yamin Tun
Director Yamin Tun
Producers Vicky Pope (P) Daniel Higgins (P)
Festivals 2016: NZ International Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival, Show Me Shorts
Awards 2016: NZIFF Best Short Film, Friends of the Civic Award, ACS Cinematography in Short Dramatic Fiction-Silver Award.
CHOICE NIGHT
Fifteen year-old James has everything before him. The catch? He has to choose between the two things he wants the most: love or mates.
Writer Paul Ward
Director Chris Dudman
Producers Vicky Pope (P) Matthew Horrocks (EP)
Festivals 2011: Clermont-Ferrand, Palm Springs, Odense, Jove (Spain), Interfilm (Berlin), 2010: BFI London, Melbourne, Valladolid, Cinema Tous Ecrans (Geneva) Film Festival, Prague, CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival, Brisbane, New Zealand
Awards 2011: Best International Film Cinema Tous Ecrans, Best Cinematography Show Me Shorts
THE GRAFFITI OF MR TUPAIA
When a Cook Island school cleaner answers an unusual message on the wall of a girls’ toilet cubicle, his life, and the life of the mysterious author, will never be the same again.
Writer Paul Ward
Director Chris Dudman
Producers Vicky Pope (P) Nik Beachman (EP) Andrew Bancroft (EP)
Festivals 2008: Locarno (Switzerland) Sao Paulo (Brazil), Montreal, New Zealand International Film Festival, International Festival of Documentary and Short Film (Spain), Hof (Germany), Uppsala (Sweden), 2009: Seattle, Wairoa Māori Film Festival, Show Me Shorts (NZ)
Awards 2008: Locarno (Switzerland) Nominated for Leopard of Tomorrow, Qantas Film Awards 2008 (NZ) - Best Short Film, Best Screenplay, Best Performance, Interfilm Festival (Germany) - Best Film Against Violence and Intolerance, In the Bin Film Festival (Australia) - Best Cinematographer
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MEATHEAD
Michael is a seventeen year-old kid who gets a job at the local meat works. The place is challenging and his fellow workers aren’t exactly welcoming of new blood. It soon becomes clear that this day isn’t going to be about just trying to fit in. His biggest concern will be getting out alive
Writer Sam Holst
Director Sam Holst
Producers Desray Armstrong (P) Chelsea Winstanley (P) Vicky Pope (EP) Rob Sarkies (EP)
Festivals 2011: Cannes Film Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival, New Zealand International Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, 2012: Berlin International Film Festival, Show Me Shorts
Awards 2012: Berlin International Film Festival (Crystal Bear, Best Short Film Youth Jury Generation 14plus Section), Chicago International Film Festival (Silver Plaque)
43,000 FEET
When statistician John Wilkins is sucked out of a plane at 43,000 feet, he calculates that he has exactly 3 minutes and 48 seconds before he hits the ground..
Writer Matt Harris
Director Campbell Hooper
Producers Amber Easby (P) Heather Lee (P) Vicky Pope (EP) Rob Sarkies (EP)
Festivals 2012: Tribeca Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival, New Zealand International Film Festival, Traverse City Film Festival, Milwaukee Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, 2013: Clermond Ferrand, IndieLisboa International Independent Film Festival
Awards 2012: Nominated Best Narrative Short Film Tribeca, Nominated Best Short Film Chicago International Film Festival
COLD SNAP
A boy in a forest, trapping animals for a living. The woman next door, planning a fresh start. As a desolate winter sets in, their lives begin to intertwine.
Writer Paul Ward
Director Leo Woodhead
Producers Rebekah Kelly (P) Vicky Pope (EP) Rob Sarkies (EP)
Festivals 2013: Venice Orizzonti, 2014: Hong Kong International Film Festival
Awards 2014: Hong Kong International Film Festival (Jury Prize)
THE HANDOVER
Paul is a single dad who loves spending time with his six year old daughter, but handing her back at the end of the weekend reminds him of everything he has lost – his family, his home and the love of his life.
After returning his daughter to her mother, Paul seizes the opportunity for one last moment of intimacy with his ex-wife. But he soon discovers his act of transgression comes with a price.
Writer Bianca Zander
Director David Stubbs
Producers Vicky Pope (P)
Festivals 2009 - Chicago International Film Festival, Encounters Film Festival. 2010 - Rhode Island International Film Festival, Mas Sorrer International Short Film Festival, Ozu Film Festival
HONK IF YOU’RE HORNY
An enigmatic young musician becomes the captive audience for a crusty old cab driver’s dirty story on the taxi ride from hell!
Writer Joe Lonie
Director Joe Lonie
Producers Anna Geddes (P) Matt Heath (P) Cass Donaldson(P) Vicky Pope (EP) Rob Sarkies (EP)
Festivals 2012: Melbourne International Film Festival, 2013: Seattle International Film Festival, Palm Springs International Film Festival, New Zealand International Film Festival, The Best Actors in a Film Festival (Best Actor in a Short Comedy), Show Me Shorts Film Festival (Best Actor, Best Director, Best Film), Miami Short Film Festival, The Nevada International Film Festival (Silver Screen Award), Ozu Film Festival (Krakatorder Award), Filmets Badalona Film Festival, Brisbane International Film Festival, San Diego Film Festival, Hof International Film Festival, 2014: BeFilm The Underground Film Festival, Mikrofilm Short Festival
Awards 2013: The Best Actors in a Film Festival (Best Actor in a Short Comedy), Show Me Shorts Film Festival (Best Actor, Best Director, Best Film), The Nevada International Film Festival (Silver Screen Award), Ozu Film Festival (Krakatorder Award)
AMADI
As their worlds fall apart, an unlikely connection occurs between a Rwandan refugee living in New Zealand and his mentally unstable neighbour..
Writer Zia Mandviwalla
Director Zia Mandviwalla
Producers Owen Hughes (P), Vicky Pope (EP), Rob Sarkies (EP)
Festivals 2010 - New Zealand International Film Festival, Melbourne Film Festival, Hawaii International Film Festival. 2011 - Australian Refugee Film Festival, Show Me Shorts