Perception GDM Design

Perception - A short film about a husband and wife who's trust and loss of faith derail them ending tragically.

  • Glen McClelland
    Director
  • Andrew Vilder
    Director
  • Brett Butterworth
    Director
  • Fernanda Quintana
    Director
  • Helen Matthews
    Director
  • Niyati Amy Shah
    Director
  • Christine Fam
    Director
  • Rachana Rumdali
    Director
  • Samrat Chhetri
    Director
  • Zoe Picot
    Director
  • Anja Saavedra-Lux
    Director
  • Kathleen Smith
    Director
  • Glen McClelland
    Writer
  • Andrew Vilder
    Writer
  • Helen Matthews
    Writer
  • Niyati Amy Shah
    Writer
  • Christine Fam
    Writer
  • Glen McClelland
    Producer
  • Andrew Vilder
    Producer
  • Brett Butterworth
    Producer
  • Fernanda Quintana
    Producer
  • Helen Matthews
    Producer
  • Niyati Amy Shah
    Producer
  • Christine Fam
    Producer
  • Rachana Rumdali
    Producer
  • Samrat Chhetri
    Producer
  • Zoe Picot
    Producer
  • Anja Saavedra-Lux
    Producer
  • Kathleen Smith
    Producer
  • Eveline Schubert
    Key Cast
    "Beth"
  • Nathan Moss
    Key Cast
    "Harry"
  • Veronica Cloherty
    Key Cast
    "Marissa"
  • Jennifer Davidson
    Key Cast
    "Cop 1"
  • Brett Butterworth
    Key Cast
    "Cop 2"
  • Niyati Amy Shah
    Key Cast
    "Counsellor"
  • Samrat Chhetri
    Key Cast
    "Cafe extra"
  • Fernanda Quintana
    Key Cast
    "Voice over office"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 57 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 1, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 1080 Black Magic URSA
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • The Lift off Sessions
    online
    United Kingdom
    January 15, 2020
  • REALTIME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (RTF)
    lagos
    Nigeria
    June 7, 2021
    Africa Cultural & Creative Arts
    Semi-Finalist
Distribution Information
  • The BeBop Channel Content Festival 2020
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: Internet, Paid TV
Director Biography - Glen McClelland, Andrew Vilder, Brett Butterworth, Fernanda Quintana, Helen Matthews, Niyati Amy Shah, Christine Fam, Rachana Rumdali , Samrat Chhetri, Zoe Picot, Anja Saavedra-Lux, Kathleen Smith

Glen David McClelland is an Australian filmmaker. His films are known for their distinctive visual and narrative styles, and he is regarded by some critics as a modern-day example of an aspiring auteur. He is also a registered architect. Born: 29 June 1967 (age 52 years), Castlecrag, NSW, Australia
Upcoming movie: Perception
Awards: the stop-motion animated Metamorphosis in 1985 received commendation at Art Express Sydney.
Early life: Son to Marie and Ian McClelland and 3rd in a line up of four brothers. His mother and father both Architects. He participated in school plays including Oliver Twist with Anne Semler and musical director Bill Motzing.
As a child, Glen made silent films on his Super 8 camera and starred his brothers and friends. Cousin Robbie Caldwell helped with plot and scripting.
Film Career:
Metamorphosis. Animation short shown at Art Express Sydney Art Gallery 1985.
Eric and Marie Nicholls a reflection. Documentary series under development 2019-2020
Perception. This short film released 12 January 2020. Directing Technique: Delivers curiosity, imagination and illusion imagery, emotional empathy, POV action camerawork. Influenced by Wes Anderson, Albert Broccoli, Marvel.

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Director Statement

Glen’s altruistic approach to the world around him underscores his belief in contributing and making a renaissance revival in Australia’s quasi dormant film industry.