Deloping
On July 21st 1792, Mary and Emma settled their differences the only way they knew how: a duel to the death!
Deloping takes viewers on a hilarious journey to the British countryside in 1792, where two women, Mary and Emma, are preparing for a pistol duel. As they exchange witty banter, it becomes clear that Emma is not skilled in counting and shooting. This leads to several hilarious moments of confusion and miscommunication.
As the tension builds towards the impending duel, the music adds to the suspense. However, when Emma fires her gun in the air, intentionally missing Mary, things take a comedic turn. Mary and Emma continue to bicker, with Mary's exasperation at her friend's ineptitude adding to the humour. They debate why Mary brought more than one bullet. "It's what the men do," Mary says.
The witty and playful dialogue between Mary and Emma makes for an enjoyable comedy. Emma's lack of experience and Mary's exasperation provide ample opportunity for humour. Will the two women ever successfully complete their duel?
Deloping is a clever and entertaining comedy celebrating the absurdity of a pistol duel. The film leaves audiences guessing until the very end, with a shocking conclusion. With its charming characters and witty writing, Deloping is sure to leave viewers laughing and entertained.
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Jon Olav StokkeDirectorOur Father's Cabin, The Station Master
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Tom MairWriter
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Fiona BoakesProducer
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Eleanor MortonKey Cast"Emma"
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Lola-Rose MaxwellKey Cast"Mary"Starstruck, Doctors
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Chloé DeleplaceDirector of PhotographyAda, L'Urinateur, Boxers or Briefs
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Kitty BennettCostume DesignerThe English, The Last Duel
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Jonathan GregorySound Recordist
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Henni WellianMake-Up & Hair
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Paulina MasternakFocus Puller
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Samuel Karl BohnComposerOur Father's Cabin, Cognition, The Cleaner
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Alex MurrayVisual Effects ArtistThe Last Tree, Gun Shy, McQueen, God's Own Country
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Lara WoodProduction CoordinatorOur Father's Cabin
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Alex OuthwaiteSFX Editor & Re-Recording MixerUnder the Shadow, Looted, Our Father's Cabin
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Baptiste WaneukemDialogue Editor & Re-Recording MixerSAS: Red Notice, McQueen, Our Father's Cabin
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Jon Olav StokkeEditorOur Father's Cabin
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Comedy
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Runtime:6 minutes 54 seconds
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Completion Date:August 12, 2022
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Production Budget:8,000 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, Alexa Mini
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Aspect Ratio:1.85
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Edinburgh International Film FestivalEdinburgh
United Kingdom
August 12, 2022
World Premiere
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Flickers' Rhode Island International Film FestivalProvidence, RI
United States
North American Premiere
Official Selection -
Nordic Panorama Film FestivalMalmö
Sweden
September 24, 2022
Swedish Premiere
Nominated for New Nordic Voice Competition -
Bolton International Film FestivalBolton
United Kingdom
October 8, 2022
Official Selection -
Discover.Film AwardsLondon
United Kingdom
October 1, 2022
London Premiere
Best Period Comedy Film -
Norwich Film FestivalNorwich
United Kingdom
November 13, 2022
Official Selection -
Chicago International Film FestivalChicago
United States
October 21, 2022
Chicago Premiere
Official Selection -
Sunderland Shorts Film FestivalSunderland
United Kingdom
October 17, 2022
Official Selection -
Short Com International Comedy Film FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
November 7, 2022
Official Selection -
International Film Festival of WalesBrynmawr
United Kingdom
November 26, 2022
Welsh Premiere
Official Selection -
Oxford International Film FestivalOxford
United Kingdom
December 8, 2022
Oxfordshire Premiere
Best UK Short -
Shorts On TapLondon
United Kingdom
February 9, 2023
Official Selection -
Oslo Film FestivalOslo
Norway
February 23, 2023
Norwegian Premiere
Official Selection -
Dakota Film FestivalBismarck, North Dakota
United States
March 31, 2023
North Dakota Premiere
Official Selection -
LOCO London Comedy Film FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
May 14, 2023
Official Selection -
Indy Shorts International Film FestivalIndianapolis
United States
July 19, 2023
Indiana Premiere
Official Selection -
HollyShorts Film FestivalLos Angeles
United States
August 16, 2023
California Premiere
Official Selection
In 2009, I moved to London from Norway to study film at Met Film School and got a part-time freelance job at a local post-production company which introduced me to the industry. I graduated with a BA in Film- and Television communication; since then, I have continued my directorial career directing music videos and self-funded short films.
My graduation short film, “The Station Master”, was screened at the renowned short film festival: Palm Springs International ShortFest and San Diego International Film Festival, to mention a few. After a successful festival run, I could continue my directorial career directing music videos whilst also freelancing as an editor. Directing music videos gave me invaluable storytelling knowledge. I am grateful for having had the opportunity early in my filmmaking career to film with a steam train, burning down a house with the help of an entire fire department, filming with a reindeer and shooting on top of a mountain in a foggy rainstorm. This helped me hone my skills as a fast and hard-working director with a positive attitude, where nothing is impossible.
In 2019, I wrote and directed the Norwegian short film “Our Father’s Cabin”. It premiered at Palm Springs International ShortFest, then continued to Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival and finished the festival circuit in Norway at Bergen International Film Festival.
Late last year, I directed and edited the comedy short film “Deloping”. It was written by Tom Mair and produced by Fiona Boakes. Starring Lola-Rose Maxwell and Eleanor Morton. In August, it will premiere at the esteemed Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Unless you bought shares in a mask manufacturer in late 2019, the chances are the last two years have been pretty shit. Sorry, I shouldn’t say shit- I should say fucking shit. Because for all of us, one way or another, the past two years have been fucking shit.
At various points, actors couldn’t act, directors couldn’t direct, and Film festivals couldn’t festival- you get the idea. And so, from that creatively frustrated bunch came an idea to shoot a short film that defied every piece of advice filmmakers are told before making a short film: Don’t shoot outside. Don’t do period. Don’t forget to back up your rushes- OK, to be fair, we really should have listened to that last one, BUT the other two points still stand.
Shot on location in Wales, Brecon Beacons. The result of this anti-inside, anti-present day sentiment was DELOPING. A short film set outside, over two hundred years ago, based on the true story of women duellists – something we’d never seen on screen before. Combining this concept with the comic talent of Lola and Eleanor meant that, with the help of an excellent crew, we had a lot of fun making a funny short film.