So It Goes
In a rural town, the shock death of a teenage boy devastates his family. As the boy’s father Tom wrestles with grief and guilt in equal measure, he can find little solace in his family, and in throngs of mourners who only remind him of his failure. Ceremony, companionship, helping hands and shoulders to cry on all pale to his devastation. As his sense of home and belonging is eroded, Tom seeks a way to come to terms with his son’s death – one which can only come from true acceptance of all that his son was.
*CONTENT WARNING: This film contains graphic scenes and references to homophobia and suicide.
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Hudson J. HowesDirector
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Christian ForsterWriter
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Emma HulbertProducer
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Oliver WennKey Cast"Tom"How to Please a Woman
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Jess LallyKey Cast"Iris"
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Richard KennettKey Cast"Frank"
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Joe HaworthKey Cast"Robbie"
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Laura SewellDirector of Photography
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Gabriella SinsuaProduction Designer
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Brandon FisherSound Designer
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Tinsey JonesEditor
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Emily LowrySFX Makeup
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Jason JiComposer
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Daniel GuerretteComposer
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Andrew RoseComposer
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Project Type:Short, Student
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Genres:Drama, Domestic tragedy
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Runtime:13 minutes 2 seconds
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Completion Date:November 1, 2021
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Production Budget:3,000 AUD
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Country of Origin:Australia
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Country of Filming:Australia
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes - Curtin University
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PRIDE Queer Film FestivalPerth, Western Australia
Australia
March 6, 2022
Official Selection -
Moscow ShortsMoscow, Russia
Russian Federation
Official Selection -
Vesuvius International Film FestCastellammare di Stabia, Campania
Italy
MONTLY AWARD WINNER - Best LGBT Short Movie -
Changing Face International Film FestivalSydney, NSW
Australia
Monthly Finalist -
Merced Queer Film FestivalMerced, California
United States
North American Premiere
Official Selection -
Poco Film FestBallarat, VIC
Australia
Quarter Finalist -
The REEL Recovery Film Festival & SymposiumStudio City, CA
United States
Official Selection