Experiencing Interruptions?

Here If You Need

In an attempt to manage her grief after the death of her brother, Jim, Kate invites those who knew him best to join her social netball team; secretly hoping to uncover more about the circumstances surrounding his untimely passing. The inappropriately-named team, ‘Jim’s Reapers’, is composed of Kate, Marc, Maia, Will, Ella and an unlikely 6th player - a substitute from the team’s soon-to-be arch nemesis, the Dragonites. Kate’s plan quickly turns to disarray as she finds herself struggling to manage the troubled group of “friends”. From relationship issues to temperamental discipline and an overbearing Manager, their hopelessness at netball turns out to be the least of their problems. Only when unified by the threat of receiving the wooden spoon are they able to set aside their differences and find common ground.

  • Jamie Irvine
    Director
    Debut
  • Hannah Brown
    Writer
    Debut
  • Oscar Fitzgerald
    Writer
    Debut
  • Jacob Masters
    Writer
    Debut
  • Lachie Oliver-Kerby
    Producer
    Debut
  • Jacob Masters
    Producer
    Debut
  • Sophie Coombs
    Editor
    Ahikāroa (2020), The Witch (2019)
  • Isaac Newcombe
    Director of Photography
    Perfect People (2022), Ripple Effect (2018)
  • Lachie Oliver-Kerby
    Composer/Sound Design/Music Supervisor
    Debut
  • Sophie Sharp
    Key Cast
    "Kate "
    Debut
  • Jacob Masters
    Key Cast
    "Will"
    Head High (2020), The Wilds (2020)
  • Te Huamanuka Luiten-Apirana
    Key Cast
    "Maia"
    Ahikāroa (2020), Head High (2020)
  • Connor Johnston
    Key Cast
    "Marc"
    Punch (2021), My Life Is Murder (2021)
  • Vaiari Ivirangi
    Key Cast
    "Dragonite Player/Hina"
    Fresh Dates (2020)
  • Georgie Salmon
    Key Cast
    "Ella"
    Debut
  • Nikki Si'ulepa
    Key Cast
    "Manager"
    Creamerie (2021), Mean Mums (2020)
  • Talanoa Fraser-McDowell
    Key Cast
    "Kid Umpire"
    Debut
  • Josh Metcalfe
    Key Cast
    "Dragonite Captain"
    The Lord of the Rings (2022), Educators (2020)
  • Project Type:
    Web / New Media
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Drama, Dark Comedy
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 8, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    273,994 NZD
  • Country of Origin:
    New Zealand
  • Country of Filming:
    New Zealand
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Jamie Irvine

As an Actor, Director and Acting Coach; Jamie has worked in Australia, Los Angeles, New York and New Zealand for almost 25 years. He has Directed and coached actors at NIDA, Actors Centre Australia, Theatre of Arts in Hollywood, South Seas/ Yoobee Colleges as well as various other organisations and he writes regularly for Backstage in the United States. Acting credits include: Shortland St, Underbelly Land of the Long Green Cloud, Black Hands, Westside, Home and Away, Power Rangers, Anzac Girls and The Brokenwood Mysteries. Jamie is a NIDA acting graduate and continued his study with Susan Batson and at the Stella Adler Studio in NYC.

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Director Statement

Shooting Here If You Need was an outstanding opportunity for everyone involved. The six young creatives who initially came up with the concept, the incredible crew who combined to bring it all together and the wonderful cast- this shoot was a blast from start to finish and a fantastic opportunity for a lot of emerging creatives. I know this show will resonate with our audience and can’t wait for people to see it.