I am Delta
Over two decades ago, a mysterious creature descended down into our world. No one knows where it came from or what its purpose is, but a religious sect known as the Church of the Final Revelation sees it as an angel, and a sign from God. Every year the church randomly selects five young members to see if they are worthy of completing a holy pilgrimage to the 'angel'. I am Delta focuses on a young female initiate and the process of dehumanisation she experiences during her time with the Church.
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Thomas GoldblattDirectorField Guide to Being a 12 Year Old Girl, 2067
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Thomas GoldblattWriterField Guide to Being a 12 Year Old Girl, 2067
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Samantha SharplinProducer2067, The Hunting, Never Too Late
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Naomi CrosbyKey Cast"Delta"
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Nick BucklandKey Cast"The Founder"Neighbours, Deadly Women, Changed Forever, Deadline Gallipoli
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Charlie McKayKey Cast"Delta"
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James KhouDirector of PhotographyI Am Mother, Never Too Late
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Maya CoombsProduction DesignerPine Gap, The Hunting
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Project Type:Feature, Student
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Genres:Drama, Sci-fi
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Runtime:1 hour 2 minutes 59 seconds
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Production Budget:8,000 AUD
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Country of Origin:Australia
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Country of Filming:Australia
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital, Sony FS5
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Aspect Ratio:17:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes
Thomas is an emerging director, born in Nambour and raised in Adelaide. Thomas is branching out from the comedy style shorts that dominate his student filmography, with I am Delta. Thomas is a South Australia Screen Awards nominated writer, for Corpse Slayers 2: Spooky Emperor Zhu, as well as editing the SASA nominated music video for Seam's Autopilot.
I am Delta is a film about dehumanisation within our modern society, particularly of people aged 18-25 years old. That was the key reason behind the hoods and the lack of dialogue within the film, as no one talks to each other face to face, there’s always a separation between them, whether it’s how they act in public or through a screen. The construct of the church also looks at how people in this age range are expected to live to a certain expectation, and those who act outside of these expectations are punished. I also wanted to look at the topical subject of what would cause a perfectly moderate person to become radicalised, to become dedicated to a case that may have questionable morals or ideas. Looking at Daesh or the Alt Right in recent memory, that made me question how someone could look at these people and their beliefs and agree with them.