Fool's Errand
Two hardened mercenaries get more then they bargained for when they attempt to steal a priceless amulet from the tomb of a dreaded Egyptian sorcerer.
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Christopher GoodmanDirector
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Christopher GoodmanWriter
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National Film and Television SchoolProducer
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Ian CairnsKey CastVera, Law and Order: UK
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Brady PowellKey CastThe Guvnors
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Nick AshKey CastDoctor Who
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Project Type:Short, Student
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Runtime:6 minutes 54 seconds
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Completion Date:March 23, 2016
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Production Budget:6,350 GBP
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Country of Origin:United Kingdom
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Country of Filming:United Kingdom
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:2:35
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes
Chris has worked as a professional creature concept artist for over two with the leading make-up FX company Millennium FX. Since switching careers after a successful stint as a Video Producer for News UK, Chris has worked on a range of high profile film and television projects. Credits include ‘Victor Frankenstein’, The Forest, Doctor Who and the upcoming sci-fi thriller ‘The Titan’ starring Sam Worthington.
During his time at Millennium, Chris was commissioned by the National Film and Television School (where he previously studied) to director and co-direct 2 shorts as part of their Digital FX course. These projects allowed the students to experience film production first-hand and gain an invaluable opportunity to test their FX skills. Building on his prior experience directing a horror short at the NFTS when he was a student (“Flesh Art” which screened at Frightfest in 2011), Chris partnered with his colleague Kate Walshe to co-direct ‘Blight’ before directing “Fool’s Errand” by himself the following year.
“Fool’s Errand” is my homage to 1980s B-Movie splatter horrors mixed in with a pinch of Spielberg adventure. Made as part of a learning module for the Digital FX course at the National Film and Television School, I was tasked with coming up with a fun, exciting story that would utilize the whole range of film effects both digital and practical. My solution was to create a tongue-in-cheek fantasy horror about two wannabe thieves attempting to steal treasure from an Egyptian tomb who get more then they bargain for!
Made almost entirely by students the film is a testament to their creativity and hard work and suceeds on its right as a punchy little story about greed and the consequences of not listening to ancient prophecies!