Private Project

I'm Here Too

Teenager, Claire Prescott (Carol Elsden), has the perfect life; a family who cherish her, a boyfriend who adores her and friends who admire her, she even has the social respect with over 2,000 followers on Instagram - so why does she suffer from depression? I'm Here Too, tells the touching story, through the eyes of Claire, as she narrates her thoughts and emotions, whilst struggling to uncover the answer to the ultimate question - Is her life worth living? As the emotional journey unfolds, Claire's narrative, explains an intricate and emotional topic in an intelligible way, as she endures the trials and tribulations of her severe depression, but by the time she finally realises she doesn't have to suffer in silence, it may be too late.

  • Brendan Byrne
    Director
    Death's Waiting Room, Blind Justice, Breathe, The Followers, The Life Of Baldrick, There's Something In The Pilliga
  • Marissa Kaye (Co-Director)
    Director
    The Life Of Baldrick, The Followers, The Dark Within, Adam & Eve, Fortunately/Unfortunately
  • Brendan Byrne
    Writer
    Death's Waiting Room, Blind Justice, Breathe, The Followers, The Life Of Baldrick, There's Something In The Pillig
  • Brendan Byrne
    Producer
    Death's Waiting Room, Blind Justice, Breathe, The Followers, The Life Of Baldrick, There's Something In The Pilliga
  • Marissa Kaye (Co-Producer)
    Producer
    The Life Of Baldrick, The Followers, The Dark Within, Adam & Eve, Fortunately/Unfortunately
  • Carol Elsden
    Key Cast
    "Claire Prescott"
  • Brendan Byrne
    Key Cast
    "Patrick Prescott"
    Death's Waiting Room, Blind Justice, Breathe, The Followers, The Life Of Baldrick, There's Something In The Pillig
  • Natalia Cricri
    Key Cast
    "Eva Prescott"
    The Life Of Baldrick, Viloet Red
  • Davita van der Velde
    Key Cast
    "Brooklyn Prescott"
  • Zoey O'Loughlin
    Key Cast
    "Emma Prescott"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    November 1, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Official Premiere
    Sydney, New South Wales
    Australia
    November 9, 2017
    Official Premier
  • Made In the West film Festival
    Paddington, NSW
    Australia
    November 25, 2017
    Made In The West Film Festival
    Nominee for 'Best Film', 'Best Actor', 'Best Actress', 'Best Cinematographer'.
  • Move Me Productions Belgium Film Festival
    Antwerp
    Belgium
    November 26, 2017
    Best Short International Film
  • Accolade Global Film Competition
    California
    United States
    November 28, 2017
    Honorable Mention
  • Los Angeles CineFest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    January 14, 2018
    Semi-Finalist
  • Austin Spotlight Film Festival
    Texas
    United States
    January 29, 2018
    Semi-Finalist
  • Berlin Flash Film Festival
    Stuggart
    Germany
    November 27, 2017
    Finalist
  • Nundah Film Festival
    Brsibane
    Australia
    February 6, 2018
    QLD Premiere
    Finalist
  • Cause Film Festival
    Parramatta
    Australia
    March 8, 2018
    Finalist - Best Short Film
  • Independent International Film Awards

    United States
    December 18, 2017
    Platinum Winner for 'Best International Short Film'
Director Biography - Brendan Byrne, Marissa Kaye (Co-Director)

Brendan is an Australian based Actor and Filmmaker who has now starred in over 20 films. These include the international multi-award, winning short film 'Bleeding Backs', 'Half/Human' and 'Death's Waiting Room', alongside Aussie legend Roger Ward (Mad Max, Boar, Turkey Shoot); which he also helped to produce.

Brendan believes, that in order to get noticed, you need product, so in 2011 he decided to start creating his own. He has since gone on to write, direct, act and produce more than ten short films of his own, including the controversial short film, 'I'm Here Too', which is aimed at teen suicide prevention, and is gaining international recognition and awards.

Brendan lives by the motto "It takes a certain degree of obsession to succeed", and he is known among his fellow actor's and filmmakers as an up and coming artist to watch, due to his talent, dedication and commitment.

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Director Statement

"It takes a certain degree of obsession to succeed"