NOT A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT JORTS

DELVING INTO THE FASCINATING SUBCULTURE OF JORTS, EXPLORE HOW THIS HUMBLE GARMENT HAS EVOLVED FROM PRACTICAL WORKWEAR TO A SYMBOL OF FASHION REBELLION AND SELF-EXPRESSION, WEAVING TOGETHER PERSONAL STORIES, HISTORICAL INSIGHTS, AND THE SOCIAL IMPACT OF THIS ICONIC PIECE OF CLOTHING.

  • Beatrice Nell
    Director
  • Beatrice Nell
    Writer
  • Charles Perkins
    Producer
  • Vanessa Gray
    Key Cast
  • Danny Lim
    Key Cast
  • Ivan Ginovic
    Key Cast
  • Jake Frazer
    DOP
  • Imogen Tyler
    Production Designer
  • Beatrice Nell
    Editor
  • Jake Frazer
    Editor
  • Bailey Lock
    Sound
  • Pascal Hutchinson
    Gaffer/AC
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Student
  • Genres:
    Documentary, Short, Commercial, Student, Fashion
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 14 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 14, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 8mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1:1.85
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - AFTRS
Director Biography - Beatrice Nell

Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Beatrice is in her final year studying in Sydney, at the Australian FIlm Television Radio School. She is an emerging commercial director for brands expressing youth culture. Her goal in filmmaking is to craft underrepresented stories that deserve a platform and are approached with respect and creativity.

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Director Statement

A fast paced, fashion narrative evaluating the thoughts, feelings and emotions evoked by ‘the jean short’. This Hybrid documentary explores a range of stories from those who have dedicated their lives to creativity. This film is not a historical discovery, nor a factual recount. This is not a documentary about jorts, it is about unearthing the innate human desire to express creative freedom.