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Nathan Williams is a self-important playwright who puts on a new play, satirizing a notorious local gang boss. He is very proud of himself and basks in the admiration of his beautiful wife and his imagined fans. He unknowingly sets himself up for a cathartic experience, however. |
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Nathan Williams:
This reasonably accomplished playwright has a high opinion of himself and he loves flattery, with the slightly misguided idea that he is going to change the world.
Played by: Kris Rinkhals |
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Chantelle:
She is a former actress who is married to the main
character. She admires her husband's creative efforts, but has strong
opinions and does not suffer fools easily. Played by:
Anriette van Wyk |
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Donovan de Ribeiro:
A confirmed sociopath, he is an intelligent man who has climbed the ranks of the underworld through sheer ruthlessness. He changes from friendly to furious instantaneously.
Played by: Sebastian Matroos |
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Johan:
He is the muscle that contributes to Donovan de Ribeiro's fearsome reputation. Known ironically as 'The Philosopher', he regularly applies his violent philosophy on his master's opponents.
Played by: Buchanan Marais |
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Piet:
He is the driver of Donovan de Ribeiro, and a constant source of irritation for the gang boss,
through perceived incompetence.
Played by: Leon van der Merwe |
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Nathan Williams:
This reasonably accomplished playwright has a high opinion of himself and he loves flattery, with the slightly misguided idea that he is going to change the world.
Played by: Kris Rinkhals |
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Chantelle:
She is a former actress who is married to the main
character. She admires her husband's creative efforts, but has strong
opinions and does not suffer fools easily. Played by:
Anriette van Wyk |
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Donovan de Ribeiro:
A confirmed sociopath, he is an intelligent man who has climbed the ranks of the underworld through sheer ruthlessness. He changes from friendly to furious instantaneously.
Played by: Sebastian Matroos |
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Johan:
He is the muscle that contributes to Donovan de Ribeiro's fearsome reputation. Known ironically as 'The Philosopher', he regularly applies his violent philosophy on his master's opponents.
Played by: Buchanan Marais |
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Piet:
He is the driver of Donovan de Ribeiro, and a constant source of irritation for the gang boss,
through perceived incompetence.
Played by: Leon van der Merwe |
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Running Time: |
10 minutes |
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Aspect Ratio: |
1920 X 1080 |
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Frames per Second: |
23.97 fps |
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Camera: |
Galaxy S9+ |
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Microphone: |
Rhode Lavalier Lapel Microphone
Samson C01U Studio Condenser |
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| 1. The camera used was a Galaxy S9+, a cellphone, as per Moment Invitational Festival competition rules. | | 2. The film was shot over 4 days in Centurion, South Africa, just before the Corona virus lock-down. | | 3. Alexis Basson custom-built the mobile "boom" for sound recording, attached to the cellphone, that could easily be adjusted in length. | | 4. The Galaxy S9+ used to film, actually had a cracked screen. | | 5. The total budget for this film was roughly USD 100. | | 6. This is arguably the first film to practice social distancing and hand sanitation with multiple people on set, as shooting continued up to two days before official COVID lockdown. | | 7. Buchanan Marais personally baked the GI-friendly bread that was used for on-set catering. | | 8. Due to on-going regulations in South Africa, the official premiere of the film will probably only happen in 2021. |
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Technical Prescreening: |
3 June 2020 |
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Premiere: |
To be announced |
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International Publication: |
7 June 2020 |
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