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Fish

An eccentric loner befriends a pet fish. Events spiral out of control when he inflicts his bizarre traits upon his new companion.

  • Hannah Passmore
    Director
    Dummy, Drowned
  • Hannah Passmore
    Writer
    Dummy, Drowned
  • Harry Anderson
    Producer
    The Anchor, Rubbers
  • Hannah Passmore
    Producer
    Dummy, Drowned, The Anchor
  • Jason Cosgrave
    Key Cast
    The Anchor
  • Harry Anderson
    Cinematographer
    Dummy
  • Harry Anderson
    Editor
    The Anchor, Rubbers
  • Hannah Passmore
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Experimental, Comedy, Drama
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 10, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    2,500 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    16mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Hannah Passmore

Hannah is an Independent Australian film maker, based in Melbourne, Victoria. 'Fish' is her 3rd short film as a Writer/ Director/ Producer.

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Director Statement

Conceived, shot and edited to completion in a 3 week period, 'Fish' was shot entirely on super 16mm film.

It tells the story of a lonely, eccentric shut-in who buys a pet gold fish in a childish attempt to bring some sort of fulfilment into his life. However, shortly after adopting the fish, it appears depressed and lifeless. The protagonist attempts to cheer up the fish by filling it's bowl with toys. yet this only proves to smother the fish and reduce its quality of life. it is at this point that the protagonist realises that he has inflicted his own worst qualities on his new friend.

The film ends with both characters being liberated from their respective confined spaces.