The Girl Who Was An Almond
A$5,216
of $5,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 15th Jun 2015 at 12:24AM.
James' beautiful ex-girlfriend Lola visits him searching for a missing book of Pablo Neruda poems. Despite his housemate Lou’s best efforts, James decides to take a chance on 'true love' and convince Lola that they’re meant to be together.
The film will be filled with symbolism and motifs, drawn from the richly established genre of magic realism.
Bright, graphic images, like a whole cooked fish that Lou makes for James, make striking set pieces and feed into the design.
The film is set in a townhouse in contemporary Melbourne, but reflects the old world of classic magic realist texts.
Cast
Lou - Brianagh Curran Lola - May-Ling Bradley James - Terry Yeboah
Crew
Producer - Mariani Vermeend
Mariani is a creative producer whose work has taken her to the depths of the ocean, across the world, and now very briefly Melbourne. She has worked extensively across the production process in creative, technical and logistical roles, has received development funding for various projects from National Geographic, Screen Australia, Screen NSW and Industry & Development NSW, and as a fun fact, has worked on projects in five different languages.
Writer - Alex Duncan
Alex’s writing work has been shown at ATYP in Sydney, as part of the Fresh Ink writer’s program, at the Theatre Royal Backspace in Hobart and the Victorian College of the Arts; his play The Well Cycle received an Australia Council grant in 2014. He’s currently studying the Advanced Diploma of Screenwriting at RMIT, and as well as this short film, is developing a web-series with Sydney actor’s centre Hub Studios.
Director - Rory Kelly
Rory Kelly is an award-winning director, writer and performer who has worked extensively across the film and theater industries. In recent years Rory has presented his work before the United Nations, collaborated on the National Theater of London's Warhorse and trained with Kevin Spacey focusing on bridging the gap between onscreen and onstage performance.
Cinematographer - Oscar Beltran Cuba
Oscar hails from Bolivia, and has trained and worked extensively across Australia and the world. Last year, he traveled with RMIT to film in Cambodia. His ability to create across a wide variety of genres and styles makes him an exceptionally valuable member of any creative team. Check out Oscar's showreel
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Designer - Gulsum Guler Ozen
Gulsum is assisted by designers Ketara Budd and Jaz Tweeddale .
Mariani is a creative producer whose work has taken her to the depths of the ocean, across the world, and now very briefly Melbourne. She has worked extensively across the production process in creative, technical and logistical roles, has received development funding for various projects from National Geographic, Screen Australia, Screen NSW and Industry & Development NSW, and as a fun fact, has worked on projects in five different languages.
Writer - Alex Duncan
Alex’s writing work has been shown at ATYP in Sydney, as part of the Fresh Ink writer’s program, at the Theatre Royal Backspace in Hobart and the Victorian College of the Arts; his play The Well Cycle received an Australia Council grant in 2014. He’s currently studying the Advanced Diploma of Screenwriting at RMIT, and as well as this short film, is developing a web-series with Sydney actor’s centre Hub Studios.
Director - Rory Kelly
Rory Kelly is an award-winning director, writer and performer who has worked extensively across the film and theater industries. In recent years Rory has presented his work before the United Nations, collaborated on the National Theater of London's Warhorse and trained with Kevin Spacey focusing on bridging the gap between onscreen and onstage performance.
Cinematographer - Oscar Beltran Cuba
Oscar hails from Bolivia, and has trained and worked extensively across Australia and the world. Last year, he traveled with RMIT to film in Cambodia. His ability to create across a wide variety of genres and styles makes him an exceptionally valuable member of any creative team. Check out Oscar's showreel
.Designer - Gulsum Guler Ozen
Gulsum is assisted by designers Ketara Budd and Jaz Tweeddale .
How The Funds Will Be Used
Magic realism, a genre explored in modern films like Amelie, relies on the story’s ability to turn the everyday into something magical. Our film relies on our ability to surprise with moments of magical beauty- not only through story, but art direction, costume, and musical score- and any contribution to our budget will be directly supporting our means to do this.
The funds will be put towards securing locations and permits, sourcing props and costumes- building some of the more complicated ones- and taking care of all the professionals who are donating their time and expertise on the long days of shooting that will make this film come to life.
Breakdown:
$500 equipment
$800 location
$2800 props and set design
$400 transport
$500 catering for 11 volunteering crew and cast
The funds will be put towards securing locations and permits, sourcing props and costumes- building some of the more complicated ones- and taking care of all the professionals who are donating their time and expertise on the long days of shooting that will make this film come to life.
Breakdown:
$500 equipment
$800 location
$2800 props and set design
$400 transport
$500 catering for 11 volunteering crew and cast
The Challenges
A film with such a specific style faces a challenge in integrating the vision inherent in the writing into the aural and visual style of the film. We have a great team assembled already, and we're united by our love of the magic realism style.
Once the shooting of the film is complete, the single biggest challenge we face is finding an audience for this work. Our producer, Mariani Vermeend, is working hard at distributing the film as successfully as possible.
Once the shooting of the film is complete, the single biggest challenge we face is finding an audience for this work. Our producer, Mariani Vermeend, is working hard at distributing the film as successfully as possible.
Heartfelt Thanks
Special thanks in the film credits.
5 chosen
Est. delivery is Nov 15
Yours to Keep
A USB copy of the film.
20 chosen
Est. delivery is Nov 15
Gala Premiere
An invitation to the red-carpet screening of the film, where you can meet the cast and crew of 'The Girl Who Was An Almond.'
23 chosen
Est. delivery is Oct 15
My Poem For You
The writer will pen a personalised love sonnet for a subject of your choice. Printed on special paper, and sent to your door.
3 chosen
Est. delivery is Dec 15
A Special Gift
A personalised bouquet of flowers by the film's chosen florist, reflecting the style and passion of the film.
2 chosen / 6 available
Est. delivery is Nov 15
The Ultimate Endorsement
A copy of the book of poetry used in the film- "100 Love Sonnets" by Pablo Neruda- signed by the cast and crew.
0 chosen / 3 available
Est. delivery is Dec 15