We The Living

DIRECTOR’S NOTES - David Rittey “On the surface, We The Living is a simple story. Just below the surface however, lie more intangible and complex human emotions. The story manages to touch upon a state of being...

New Zealand Production

Short 2006 Drama 13.00 minutes

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In a rural camping ground, a young woman, Freya, discovers the lifeless body of a fellow traveler. To find comfort, she seeks out Jay. Safe, in the cocoon of his tent, Jay shares with her a story from his past; a story that helps to bring her own feelings sharply in to focus.

2006 - New Zealand International Film Festival

Melbourne International Film Festival

2007 - Show Me Shorts Film Festival

Directors

David Rittey

Producers

Amanda Jenkins

Screenplay Writers

David Rittey

Executive Producers

Nik Beachman

Andrew Bancroft

Hone Kouka

Cast

Emily Barclay
Freya

Tom Budge
Jay

Bonnie Soper
Sonja

Crew

Ginny Loane | Director of Photography

Jonno Woodford-Robinson | Editor

Paul Maxwell | Editor

Production Company

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