Possum

Seven-year-old David is sick of being left behind. He convinces his lumberjack Father into taking him into the rugged bush of New Zealand, but his eleven-year-old brother Nathan, doesn’t think David’s up to the challenge. That...

New Zealand Production

Short 2016 Drama 15.00 minutes

3 Possum Nathan26 David Sleep In The Tent

Possum is a tale of two young brothers who accompany their lumberjack father to a forest campsite. At odds with each other, their relationship meets the ultimate test when they venture into the woods, hunting a notorious possum named Scar.

2017: Melbourne International Film Festival

Kolkata Shorts International Film Festival

2023: Matariki Korikori Film Festival Cook Islands

Directors

Dave Whitehead

Producers

Sadie Wilson

Paul Murphy

Dave Whitehead

Screenplay Writers

Dave Whitehead

Cast

Te Ahitaewa Hakaraia-Hosking
David

Duane Evans Jnr
Nathan

Maaka Pohatu
Dad

Gabe MacDonnell
Mum

Pat Hakaria
Tree Feller

Crew

Matthew Meikle | DOP

Greg Daniels | Editor

Tane Upjohn-Beatson | Composer

Sarah Campbell | Costume Design

Production Company

Other featured productions

Discover the powerful stories and breathtaking visuals brought to life by our talented New Zealand and International filmmakers.

Full film library

Kōrero mai

Ready to connect and collaborate? Our team is ready to support your next steps.