Balloon

This dramatic narrative explores the theme of drug addiction and depression, with intention to evoke sense of fear and urgency towards substance use for the audience. Utilising the symbolism of a mysterious type of balloon that appeared in the local community, which people can store their bad emotions and memories into. People started to use them in order to make themselves happy and forget about all the distresses in life.

  • Kevin Gao
    Director
  • Kevin Gao
    Writer
  • Chalie Lines-Perrier
    Key Cast
    "Charlie"
  • Henry Wilcox
    Key Cast
    "Henry"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 30, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    DIGITAL 4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - SCOTCH COLLEGE
Director Biography - Kevin Gao

Kevin Gao completed VCE in 2021 at Scotch College, Melbourne. In 2021 he won the Scotch College Council Prize for Excellence in Media.

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