Shift

A young girl, Marlee, runs away from her abusive home with her elderly dog and navigates her trauma and the struggles of living in her car.

  • Sequoia Pather
    Director
  • Sequoia Pather
    Writer
  • Sequoia Pather
    Producer
  • Sequoia Pather
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 9, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    600 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Swinburne Senior Secondary College
  • TopScreens Victoria
    Melbourne
    Australia
    March 17, 2023
    Australian Premiere
    Top Screens Victoria Finalist
Director Biography - Sequoia Pather

Sequoia Pather is an Australian filmmaker. Her first short film ‘Shift’ made for VCE Media was selected as a finalist for Victoria’s Top Screens 2023. Sequoia is currently studying Professional Writing and Editing at RMIT, while continuing to explore ways to interconnect her interests of film, writing, photography and performance.

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Director Statement

The idea for ‘Shift’ began during Christmas when I slept in our station wagon in my grandparents yard. This reminded me of traveling around Australia in a van with my parents and our dog as an 11-year-old. This inspired the story of Marlee, a young girl who lives in her car unwillingly with her elderly dog. The film combines my love of cinematography and music to create an emotional and visually captivating story. 'Shift' pushed me to try new things in filmmaking, including editing, producing, and screenwriting. It also allowed me to further my skills in directing and acting by taking on both roles simultaneously.