Meathead

Meathead is based on a true story, inspired by the real life experiences of Mike Robinson. The events and ideas within it sparked the development of a short screenplay by writer / director Sam Holst, which was in turn funded by The...

New Zealand Production

Short 2011 Drama 11.00 minutes

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Michael is a seventeen year-old kid who gets a job at the local meat works. The place is challenging and his fellow workers aren’t exactly welcoming of new blood. It soon becomes clear that this day isn’t going to be about just trying to fit in. His biggest concern will be getting out alive.

Chicago International Film Festival

Silver Plaque

2012: Berlin International Film Festival

Crystal Bear, Best Short Film Youth Jury Generation 14plus Section

2011: Cannes Film Festival

Melbourne International Film Festival

New Zealand International Film Festival

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Directors

Sam Holst

Producers

Desray Armstrong

Chelsea Winstanley

Screenplay Writers

Sam Holst

Executive Producers

Vicky Pope

Robert Sarkies

Cast

Jesse James Rehu Pickery
Michael

Greg Smith
The Father

Mick Innes
The Supervisor

William Hemming
The Foreman

Jesse Mcgrath
Hallway Guy

Crew

Andrew Commis | Director of Photography

Peter Sciberras | Editor

Sinclair Lonsdale | Production Designer

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