Ellen Maiorano

About the Project

The Wishful is a short film set for release in late 2011.

The Wishful tells the story of Lula, whose childhood trauma follows her through different worlds, where she fails the same test again and again. Abstract and emotive, The Wishful explores the universal themes of struggle, pain and hope in an original and imaginative manner.

The Wishful is a non-commercial project. The cast and crew have volunteered their time and energy into this film based on their commitment to independent cinema and the story being told. Filming was completed in July 2011, however we still have a long way to go. Being shot on 16mm film, post-production costs for the film are high. Money raised will go towards a professional colour grade, ensuring that all of our hard work so far looks spectacular on the big screen, as well as on entry fees into film festivals around Australia and worldwide.

Wishes Exhibition Evening

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our exhibition evening won't be going ahead on the 20th of August, and will be coming about sometime in September, with new details to be announced soon. Any donations already opting for this reward will have the option of this transferring to the new date when announced. Stay tuned!
WISHES on FACEBOOK.

'The Wishful' Crew'

Producer: Daniel Gregg

Writer/Director/Editor: Ellen Maiorano

Director of Photography: Romilly Spiers

Production Designer: Ruby MacKinnon
 

Cast

Penelope Mitchell

Karlisha Hurley

Ali Ryrie-Golding

Fulvio Pignataro

Cassandra Hose | Maxwell Simon

Katharine Richardson | David Smith | Lynda West

Hester MacKinnon | Katie White

Chernece Kiselis | Sarah de Vos | Isabella Fenech
Tamsyn Hovey | Kaela Martin | Jessica Vidic

The Wishful on Text(Sub)Text