Experiencing Interruptions?

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A lonesome, elderly farmer is visited by a strange visitor one night on his corn farm. The otherworldly experience sends The Farmer on a journey filled with doubt and paranoia to discover what really happened to him that night. His mission leads him to a reluctant stranger who gives him the answers he needs, but is The Farmer ready for the truth. The Farmer must now face his mortality and come to terms with one of life’s biggest questions, what comes next.

  • Joseph Cameron Meldrum
    Director
  • Joseph Cameron Meldrum
    Writer
  • Jared Langmaid
    Producer
  • Bobby Kasdorf
    Key Cast
    "The Farmer"
  • Gloria Niyomahoro
    Key Cast
    "The Nurse"
  • Davinder Deol
    Key Cast
    "The Wife"
  • Michael Wienmeyer
    Key Cast
    "The Stranger"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Sci Fi, Drama, Paranormal, Spiritual, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    28 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 15, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    30,000 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, RED Raven
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Joseph Cameron Meldrum

Proud Ghungalu man who was born and raised in rural Northern and Central Australia, Joseph has a diverse background in filmmaking spanning across Australia and Canada in both film and television with the likes of HBO, Netflix, Discovery Channel and more.

With a passion for bold cinematography and telling unique and thought provoking stories, Joseph is currently a Development and Investment Manager in the First Nations department at Screen Australia where his work enables him to support and empower underrepresented voices from his community.

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Director Statement

Having grown up in a religious family, the concept of death and the afterlife has always been something that I am regularly thinking about. This film was inspired by the idea that when we pass on, we are not going anywhere we have not been before, and we are simply returning to where our souls originated from. The protagonist goes through the stages of accepting death throughout the film and is a reflection of a journey that we will all have to go through one day. It is my hope that this film gives viewers a sense of ease when thinking about the next chapter of life, and leave them with the idea that maybe death is not something that is to be feared but embraced when it is our time.