The Tale:
Thomas, Ben and Niall are three students in their last year of studying film at university, and the time has come to face the challenge of making their last short film together. The short in question is a fantasy-comedy centred on three students suspiciously similar to themselves who are also in their final year, who accidentally end up on a quest to get home.
Getting this film made becomes far more difficult than they could ever have imagined, meaning they end up acting in the film, thus beginning an integrated double-layered story of friendship and loyalty as we watch their fictional quest unfold alongside their real-life production struggles.
On their quest they meet a magical Wizard who requires three not-so-mystical items to be delivered to him: water, yeast and hops, but getting these items will put their courage, wits and bond to the test, as well as their filmmaking skills…
Stills:
The Performers:
Danny Roberts
as Thomas
Thomas is the unofficial leader of the group, unafraid to speak his mind when something doesn't sit right. He looks out for the other two, so feels a lot of pressure to always take control of situations.
Ross McCartan
as Ben
Ben is also unafraid to speak his mind, but in more of a defensive way than Thomas. He's not got a plan for when he finishes university yet, and is a lot more stressed about that than he lets on.
Joseph Rutland
as Niall
Niall is the least vocal of the group, often picking role likes editing to avoid having to lead the crew. He isn't afraid of being the butt of the joke though, always quipping back in self preservation.
Alex Jagger Kryslur
as The Wizard 1
He's eccentric, energetic and bizarre... and that barely scratches the surface. The Wizard is a mystical being who's power is vast, but only used when necessary. But where did he come from?
Orrin Glendinning
as The Wizard 2
Perhaps even more weird than his predecessor, the second Wizard is called upon when the original becomes too busy. However, he's just as mystical... and just as unpredictable.
Preview Clip:
Three university students in their final year embark on a quest to make a film… about three university students in their final year embarking on a quest. Between losing actors, scheduling conflicts and creative differences, will these three even be able to get cameras rolling? Only a wizard can help…
The Makers:
Alex Fletcher
Co-Director/Co-Writer/
Producer/Cinematographer/
Editor/Sound
Alex wrote the filmmaking side of the story, where the main trio discuss the troubles they’re having getting the film made. He also co-directed on set, focusing on cinematography before editing both the picture and sound. He also produced the film, keeping things running from pre to post production.
Ross McCartan
Co-Director/Co-Writer/
Producer/Costumes
Ross also co-wrote and directed, alongside acting in the film. They focused on the wizard side of the script featuring the rhymes, and also put together the costumes used by the wizards in the final film. They’re also a producer, helping on both the casting side of things and finances.
Halle Gavin
Co-Writer/Lighting
Halle is also one of the co-writers, who wrote all of actual film that the trio is making and starring in, made up of the forest and bedroom scenes. She was also on set to assist with any scripting issues helping keep the shoot on track, whilst also helping out on sound when it was required.
Arabella O'Brien
Sound/Lighting
Arabella lead sound on the film, making sure all the dialogue was as recorded perfectly as well as bits of foley for added effect when it came to the sounds of footsteps and card playing. She also was responsible for the colourful lighting behind the small door that the trio crawls through at the beginning of the story, as well as various lightning aspects throughout.
Behind the Scenes:
