Rock

DIRECTOR'S NOTES - Brian Challis "When I first read Mathew’s script for Rock what first interested me was the isolation of Ralph. A boy surrounded by people but totally alone. I think it fits with...

New Zealand Production

Short 2003 Drama 15.00 minutes

CU boy mud

Rock is a story about Ralph, an eight year old boy who is grieving the recent death of his father. Emotionally withdrawn from his mother, Ralph lives in a fantasy world where his only true friend is his pet rock – Rocky.

2005 - 'Achievement for Performance by an Actor - Riley Brophy' Drifting Clouds Film Festival

'Achievement in Cinematography - Adam Clarke' Drifting Clouds Film Festival

Directors

Brian Challis

Producers

Laina Cheung

Screenplay Writers

Matthew Stokoe

Executive Producers

Trevor Haysom

Cast

Riley Brophy
Ralph

Dra McKay
Mum

Crew

Adam Clark | Director of Photography

Simon Harper | Production Designer

Jonathan Woodford-Robinson | Editor

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