Nick Britton

Have you ever stopped and thought about how your problems really aren't that bad, in the grand scheme of things? No! Of course not, they're always one monumental convoluted mess of bad shit, right!? What if you went to a therapist to finally get it off your chest, only to find that your shit, is bull shit, dwarfed by the plight of someone else's existence. 

Third-World Solution is a hilarious short comedy that twists our ideas of psychology and highlights the trivial nature of some of our lives.

Our hero Tim an affluent banker reluctantly goes to the therapist with his crippling problems - 'first-world problems'. As Tim's tedious insecurities are verbalised, the therapist settles in for another boring day at the office.

However the therapist's uncontrollable emotional reaction to what he's hearing, triggers a tragic story of his past in India, that puts things into perspective for Tim. Tim must transcend his insecurities to reach out to another human being that really does need his heartfelt support.

This feel good comedy reminds us of the joy of helping others in need of a friendly ear.



Third-World Solution is a Media Buzz Online production.
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The professional cast and crew are all donating their time, and have been very enthusiastic and supportive.

Nick Britton & Dave Stephens are directing & Ross Metcalf is the Director of Photography.



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One of the things the crew are most excited by is the music that we will be using. The Composer Jeevan Singh is from the same part of the world as Nick - Bristol in the West Country of England and has very kindly come on board after Nick searched for Bhangra music via youtube. Jeevan will be mixing a new version of the song below in the same studios that Portishead used in their early albums!  Portishead is one of Nick's all time favourite bands!

Almond - Jeevan Singh 2013
The film will be shot on a cinema quality Red Epic 5K camera.

We're submitting the film in to international film' festivals from March onwards.

Some of the teams other work

Crew

Cast

We've assembled a great crew and cast for a project we're all truly excited about producing, the only snag is we're poorer than film students that just sold their last kidney! That's where you come in. All crew and cast are donating their time for this one day shoot. We just need  $3,000 for :
Lense Hire $500
Lighting hire $500 
Set Construction $700
Props $500
Catering for 20 crew & Cast $300
Festival Entry $500

The film takes place in one location - The therapist's office, however we would love to film the hilarious cut away patient imaginings of the therapist's Indian life. This will cost an extra $2,000 if we film it.
$1,000 Green screen Studio Hire
$500 Wardrobe
$500 Props

Turning this

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this is where a lot of the budget will be spent. This and equipment hire.
The look we're going for, is a mix between these stills below, taken from the 2001 Wes Anderson movie - The Royal Tenenbaums & the AMCTV Show - Madmen