Matt Downey

Melbourne

A$4,110

of $4,000 targetyrs ago

Successful on 15th Aug 2012 at 2:00AM.

FUN CITY is a short film being produced as part of Open Channel and Screen Australia's 'Raw Nerve' program. The film is being directed by Justin Olstein, produced by Matt Downey and was written by Andrew Kavanagh.

Fun City highlights the unfortunate plight of a divorced father with limited access to his young son, an all to common occurrence nowadays. It is also a testament to our resilience and our ability to accept these situations and adapt to them.

We're thrilled to be supported by Raw Nerve, but still need to raise a modest amount of money to complete the production. All funds raised will be used to pay for production costs which includes on set catering, equipment hire and sound post production.

Synopsis:

All Alvy wants is to wish his son a happy birthday. But every time he calls his ex wife's house, his son is strangely occupied. So Alvy tends to the rides and patrons at the Fun City amusement park, adrift in a sea of wonder and joy that he can't relate to.

When a little boy is found unconscious near the carousel, Alvy seizes the chance to exercise his fatherly duty. But the experience forces him to take stock of his hollow situation. And, after an unexpected altercation with a young co-worker, Alvy's realises that his bare anger cannot bring about a better parenting scenario, but a changed perspective can.

Biographies:

Justin Olstein, Director
Justin was nominated for an AFI/AACTA Award (Australian Film Institute) for Best Short Film for ADAM'S TALLIT (www.adamstallit.com). The film has received several awards on the circuit. He conceived and is currently co-directing the feature documentary CURTAIN CALL with local production company Waterbyrd Films. You can see his showreel here:http://vimeo.com/20453791

Matt Downey, Producer

Matt co-produced the 2008 short film JERRYCAN, which won the Jury Prize at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival and subsequently received awards at both Sundance and Berlin Film Festivals. It also won the AFI (Australian Film Festival) Award in 2009 for Best Short Film. He is currently the coordinating producer at Helifilms, a specialist aerial film production company.

Andrew Kavanagh, Writer:
Andrew recently won the 2011 Qantas Spirit of Youth award which will involves being mentored by Director, Robert Luketic (Legally Blonde,Monster-in-Law). Also in 2011 Andrew won Best Emerging Australian Filmmaker Prize at MIFF and Best Short Film at Gijon Film Festival with the short film AT THE FORMAL

Our gracious thanks

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The above plus a thank you credit in the film and on the film's website<br />

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All of the above plus a secure link to view the film online once completed, and your name mentioned in the film's press kit

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All of the above plus a DVD copy of the completed film

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All of the above plus a printed copy of film's poster and a high resolution still image from the film

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All of the above plus an invite to the cast and crew screening of the completed film and a DVD copy of Justin's AACTA Award nominated short film Adam's Tallit.

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All of the above plus dinner for two at a local restaurant with the director and producer

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