Once a year New Zealand local councils give householders the opportunity to get rid of all their rubbish that won’t fit in the bin. The infamous ‘inorganic rubbish collection’ results in piles of household appliances,...
New Zealand Production
Short2013Comedy9.47 minutes
When Sam’s father dies on inorganic garbage collection day, Sam considers it an opportune time to clear out all the old stuff from his father’s house. The old stuff also includes dear old Dad. The only problem is that Dad is organic and the rubbish collector’s refusal to take him reveals the values of this near future consumerist-gone-mad society. When the garbage collectors discover there is money to be made in used body parts they decide to make an exception. In that moment Sam realises there is a more traditional and lucrative way to dispose of the body. He plants an “Inorganic Vegetable Garden” which becomes a unique selling point for the estate.
Directors
Maria-Elena Doyle
Producers
Donna Pearman
Angela da Silva
Screenplay Writers
Nick Ward
Executive Producers
Poata Eurera
Tui Ruwhiu
Brad Haami
Cast
Tom Sainsbury Sam
Michael Hurst Brett
Bruce Allpress Walter
Stephanie Tauevihi Victoria
Crew
Dave Garbett|
DOP
Paul Maxwell|
Editor
Lyn Bergquist|
Production Designer
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