Heroine - the short-film

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Heroine - The Short-Film

Project 2016-02-27 12:41:09 +1300

 

SYNOPSIS

Three women in a kitchen; one man on the porch. In this subtle exploration of relationships and perspectives, flatmates Natasha, Mona and Astrid have to decide what to do about the mysterious man at their doorstep. As they cook dinner, go to the loo (an entirely exposed toilet in the middle of the backyard), and check their phones, they engage in a debate about how far it is possible to help an individual who is incapable of helping himself.  

 

WHY ARE WE MAKING THIS?

The idea for this film came from something which happened to me (Ingrid, the director) while I was living in London last year. One of my flatmates was dating a heroin-addict.

On a foggy July morning, at about 4:30 am, he began rapping on the door, despite her having told him not to come. I heard them frantically whispering for a long time before I realised just how terrified I was of this situation. It wasn't because I felt myself in any physical danger, but the psychological stakes were so high for the two of them that their desperate energy was seeping into every crevice of the household and imbuing every inch of my body. The finer details about their relationship were revealed to me around the kitchen table. It was clear something had to be done because my flatmate was at the very end of her tether and yet this man she loved really seemed to need her help. Next day I transcribed our whole conversation which I then used as inspiration for the script of "Heroine".

So it makes me think about, with the limited resources for dealing with addiction and mental illness in New Zealand, when is it appropriate to put yourself first and stop helping a loved one who refuses to help themselves and is making your life a misery?. 

With a very "Lynchian" slow-developing menace we want to show Natasha, Astrid and Mona's relationship, three girl friends/flatmates dealing with Rob's situation. 

 

FILMING DATES

25th and 26th March 2016.

 

CAST

Neenah Dekkers-Reihana as Natasha -

 

Neenah has been acting for as long as she can remember. Her wonderful Mum, Carolyn Dekkers, brought Neenah and her siblings up surrounded by art and they have all caught the bug. In 2014, Neenah won the Chapman Tripp Theatre Award for Most Promising Female Newcomer for her performance in 4 Billion Likes!

Zoe Joblin as Mona -

Zoe is the every-woman's heroine. She is currently playing the role of nurse at a wonderful Mental Health NGO and in Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus. Whilst enjoying this irony she looks forward to working with Ingrid and the other heroine's involved in this project to bring yet another alternate reality into her life.

Fran Olds as Astrid -

A Wellington native, Fran Olds is an actor, playwright & creative producer. A graduate from the John Bolton Theatre School 2011 and co-founder of The Brothers & Sisters Collective, Fran is an emerging practitioner working across mediums to further skills and experiences. Most recently starring in Bea Joblin’s feature film ‘Births, Death & Marriages’ and the February season of Spring Awakening at Bats Theatre.

 

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Budget Sheet

15/03/2016 at 8:18 PM

    Pledgers 11

    Raymond Lum
    26/03/2016 at 9:31am
    Anonymous pledger
    25/03/2016 at 10:36am

    "We must support NZ's up and coming film makers and actors:-)"

    Nicola Saker
    25/03/2016 at 10:02am
    Adrian Katz
    24/03/2016 at 12:01pm
    Rolla Norrish
    24/03/2016 at 10:38am
    francine corhumel
    24/03/2016 at 9:29am
    Anonymous pledger
    21/03/2016 at 10:38pm
    Bronwen Olds
    21/03/2016 at 9:11am
    Imogen Holmstead-Scott
    20/03/2016 at 10:17pm

    "Excited for this! Good luck team! x"

    Tony B
    15/03/2016 at 8:01pm
    Finnbar Halley Castree Johansson
    15/03/2016 at 2:07pm

    "Start polishing your awards cabinet gals!!!"

    Followers 3

    Followers of Heroine - the short-film

    Heroine - The Short-Film

    Project 2016-02-27 12:41:09 +1300

     

    SYNOPSIS

    Three women in a kitchen; one man on the porch. In this subtle exploration of relationships and perspectives, flatmates Natasha, Mona and Astrid have to decide what to do about the mysterious man at their doorstep. As they cook dinner, go to the loo (an entirely exposed toilet in the middle of the backyard), and check their phones, they engage in a debate about how far it is possible to help an individual who is incapable of helping himself.  

     

    WHY ARE WE MAKING THIS?

    The idea for this film came from something which happened to me (Ingrid, the director) while I was living in London last year. One of my flatmates was dating a heroin-addict.

    On a foggy July morning, at about 4:30 am, he began rapping on the door, despite her having told him not to come. I heard them frantically whispering for a long time before I realised just how terrified I was of this situation. It wasn't because I felt myself in any physical danger, but the psychological stakes were so high for the two of them that their desperate energy was seeping into every crevice of the household and imbuing every inch of my body. The finer details about their relationship were revealed to me around the kitchen table. It was clear something had to be done because my flatmate was at the very end of her tether and yet this man she loved really seemed to need her help. Next day I transcribed our whole conversation which I then used as inspiration for the script of "Heroine".

    So it makes me think about, with the limited resources for dealing with addiction and mental illness in New Zealand, when is it appropriate to put yourself first and stop helping a loved one who refuses to help themselves and is making your life a misery?. 

    With a very "Lynchian" slow-developing menace we want to show Natasha, Astrid and Mona's relationship, three girl friends/flatmates dealing with Rob's situation. 

     

    FILMING DATES

    25th and 26th March 2016.

     

    CAST

    Neenah Dekkers-Reihana as Natasha -

     

    Neenah has been acting for as long as she can remember. Her wonderful Mum, Carolyn Dekkers, brought Neenah and her siblings up surrounded by art and they have all caught the bug. In 2014, Neenah won the Chapman Tripp Theatre Award for Most Promising Female Newcomer for her performance in 4 Billion Likes!

    Zoe Joblin as Mona -

    Zoe is the every-woman's heroine. She is currently playing the role of nurse at a wonderful Mental Health NGO and in Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus. Whilst enjoying this irony she looks forward to working with Ingrid and the other heroine's involved in this project to bring yet another alternate reality into her life.

    Fran Olds as Astrid -

    A Wellington native, Fran Olds is an actor, playwright & creative producer. A graduate from the John Bolton Theatre School 2011 and co-founder of The Brothers & Sisters Collective, Fran is an emerging practitioner working across mediums to further skills and experiences. Most recently starring in Bea Joblin’s feature film ‘Births, Death & Marriages’ and the February season of Spring Awakening at Bats Theatre.

     

    Comments

    Budget Sheet

    15/03/2016 at 8:18 PM

      Raymond Lum
      26/03/2016 at 9:31am
      Anonymous pledger
      25/03/2016 at 10:36am

      "We must support NZ's up and coming film makers and actors:-)"

      Nicola Saker
      25/03/2016 at 10:02am
      Adrian Katz
      24/03/2016 at 12:01pm
      Rolla Norrish
      24/03/2016 at 10:38am
      francine corhumel
      24/03/2016 at 9:29am
      Anonymous pledger
      21/03/2016 at 10:38pm
      Bronwen Olds
      21/03/2016 at 9:11am
      Imogen Holmstead-Scott
      20/03/2016 at 10:17pm

      "Excited for this! Good luck team! x"

      Tony B
      15/03/2016 at 8:01pm
      Finnbar Halley Castree Johansson
      15/03/2016 at 2:07pm

      "Start polishing your awards cabinet gals!!!"

      Followers of Heroine - the short-film

      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 28/03/2016 at 8:00 PM.