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.

  • Hudson J. Howes
    Director
  • Christian Forster
    Writer
  • Emma Hulbert
    Producer
  • Oliver Wenn
    Key Cast
    "Tom"
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  • Jess Lally
    Key Cast
    "Iris"
  • Richard Kennett
    Key Cast
    "Frank"
  • Joe Haworth
    Key Cast
    "Robbie"
  • Laura Sewell
    Director of Photography
  • Gabriella Sinsua
    Production Designer
  • Brandon Fisher
    Sound Designer
  • Tinsey Jones
    Editor
  • Emily Lowry
    SFX Makeup
  • Jason Ji
    Composer
  • Daniel Guerrette
    Composer
  • Andrew Rose
    Composer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Domestic tragedy
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 1, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Curtin University
  • PRIDE Queer Film Festival
    Perth, Western Australia
    Australia
    March 6, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Moscow Shorts
    Moscow, Russia
    Russian Federation
    Official Selection
  • Vesuvius International Film Fest
    Castellammare di Stabia, Campania
    Italy
    MONTLY AWARD WINNER - Best LGBT Short Movie
  • Changing Face International Film Festival
    Sydney, NSW
    Australia
    Monthly Finalist
  • Merced Queer Film Festival
    Merced, California
    United States
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Poco Film Fest
    Ballarat, VIC
    Australia
    Quarter Finalist
  • The REEL Recovery Film Festival & Symposium
    Studio City, CA
    United States
    Official Selection
Director - Hudson J. Howes