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OOPS I GOT FAT

"OOPS I GOT FAT" is a feel-good comedy about overcoming insecurity and embracing your full potential.

A beauty influencer faces backlash after switching his online profile to private. When controversial rumours surrounding his disappearance begin to spread online, he must decide whether to return to the online space, or risk losing everything he has worked. Why is he hiding? He's insecure about gaining weight. Written and directed by Jason Barkell.

  • Jason Barkell
    Director
  • Jason Barkell
    Writer
  • Jason Barkell
    Producer
  • Jason Barkell
    Key Cast
    "The Beauty Influencer (Jason)"
  • Miceala Heinen
    Key Cast
    "The Superfan"
  • Glenn Allan Wallis
    Key Cast
    "The Henchman"
  • Rachael Coltrona
    Key Cast
    "The Villain"
  • Crystal Heo
    Key Cast
    "The Best Friend"
  • Rosalyn Anderson
    Key Cast
    "The Car Park Woman"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Web / New Media
  • Genres:
    comedy, feel good, family
  • Runtime:
    34 minutes 16 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 31, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • YouTube Premiere
    Perth, Western Australia
    Australia
    July 31, 2022
    World Premiere
    N/A
Director Biography - Jason Barkell

Meet Jason Barkell, an up-and-coming filmmaker from Perth, Western Australia. His directorial debut, "OOPS I GOT FAT," is a testament to his unconventional approach to filmmaking. Instead of assembling a traditional film crew, Jason took on every Head of Department role himself - that means he did the editing, filming, producing, writing, directing and marketing for the film himself. This decision was partly motivated by the COVID-19 lockdowns, but mostly because Jason just really wanted to do it all himself. Over the course of two years, Jason squeezed in shooting sessions between his shifts at a local burger restaurant, tirelessly working to fine-tune the story and bring his creative vision to life. With the finished product, he's ready to show the world what he's got and launch a career in the film industry - with a dream of directing a movie for Disney/Pixar one day.

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Director Statement

"In "OOPS I GOT FAT," I wanted viewers to see their own insecurities reflected in the main character's journey. I hoped they would support the character because his success meant that they too could learn how to overcome their own insecurities and be confident in themselves.

Making the film was a personal experience for me. I've always been insecure about taking my shirt off in front of others, whether at the beach or in a pool, because I didn't like my body. But to create a film about this insecurity, I had to overcome it myself. That was a big accomplishment for me. I play the main character in the film and his insecurities match my own, so when you see the character embracing his body, you're seeing me, Jason Barkell, free from my own insecurities. I hope "OOPS I GOT FAT" will make viewers laugh, cry, and inspire them to overcome their own insecurities."