Private Project

Long Life

Josie has walked with Death ever since she saw her first pet fish die. Since then, she's been haunted by thoughts of her own mortality, but as she nears the end could her degrading memory serve as a blessing and let her forget Death?

  • Julie Collis
    Key Cast
    "Josie"
  • Adele Malis
    Key Cast
    "Death"
  • Darren Bass
    Key Cast
    "Harold"
  • Ronan Courtney
    Director
  • Ronan Courtney
    Writer
  • Luci Winterton
    Producer
  • Caitlin Paul
    Assistant Director
  • Jeremy Houghton
    DOP
  • Vaniza Ivy Nacion
    Editor
  • Taine Andrews
    Assistant Camera
  • Bryn Jeffries
    Audio
  • Jessica Fransham
    Gaffer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 54 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 24, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 NZD
  • Country of Origin:
    New Zealand
  • Country of Filming:
    New Zealand
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - South Seas Film School
Director Biography - Ronan Courtney

Ronan Courtney was born and raised in Cairns, Australia. From a young age he was fascinated with storytelling and the medium of film. On leaving school he worked as a video editor, making passion project short films on the side. Deciding that he wanted to pursue a career closer to the pre-production creative process, and needing a break from the heat, he packed his bags in 2021 and moved to Auckland to attend South Seas Film School. Deciding to major in Direction and Screen Writing, Ronan has moulded unique stories and made connections to the industry. Cementing his love of the medium.

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