Still There?
Rhys flees to his garage as the report of a zombie virus hits the world. Trapped in his dark corner, gripping onto sanity, he hears the beckoning voice of a zombie on the outside.
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Mark ZanosovDirectorHighAway FlyAway Music Video
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Mark ZanosovWriter
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Jennifer PiperWriter
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Mark ZanosovProducer
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Tyren (Tre) MaclouKey Cast"Rhys "
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Gabrielle WilsonKey Cast"Lola / Rachel"
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Dasha MelnikDOP
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Mike TrubetskovComposing
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Mark ZanosovEditor/VFX/ColourGrade
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Aref RashidanSound DeptRussian Spy
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Shakira MingonieSound Dept
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Andrey ZhorovAssistant Camera
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Alex PowerAssistant DirectorCRUSH Music Video
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Bella DevereuxMake-up
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Banjo StapledonCatering
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Jack CarmodyCatering
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Project Type:Short, Student
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Runtime:5 minutes
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Completion Date:September 9, 2023
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Production Budget:938 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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Aspect Ratio:2.39
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes - St Marks ACS
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Black Snapper Film FestivalSydney
Australia
November 26, 2023
Sydney Premiere
Official Selection -
Lift-off Sydney and MelbourneSydney and Melbourne
Australia
November 29, 2023
Melbourne Premiere
Official Selection -
Bite The Night Film Festival
Australia
December 31, 2023
Official Selection -
Multicultural Mental Health Film FestivalBrisbane
Australia
November 15, 2023
Brisbane Premiere
Official Selection -
Wandering Reels; A Moving Film FestivalSydney
Australia
December 15, 2023
Official Selection -
Synthesis Film FestivalPerth
Australia
October 19, 2023
Perth Premiere
Official Selection
Mark is an award-winning video editor, director, and cinematographer with a strong record of producing engaging and original content. Mark has achieved excellence in managing content creation, and has
successfully acquiring numerous accolades. Committed to using storytelling and visuals to effectively connect with diverse audiences.
More than anything, Mark is driven by his youthful enthusiasm for the world of film. He’s still in the early stages of his career, but his dreams and ambitions are sky-high. He doesn’t just love the end product; he’s head over heels for the entire journey of making a film. And as he carves out his path in the industry, he’s not content with sticking to one side of the camera. Mark wants to do it all – acting and film-making.
His creative journey is a testament to his youthful spirit, brimming with dreams and boundless
potential.
The themes of loneliness and isolation are present in “Still There?”
Being about how far we go to find any connection, even in the most dire situations.
The film explores the idea that, in our modern world, it’s easy to become
complacent and believe that we can handle everything on our own.
We often prioritize self-sufficiency and independence, forgetting the intrinsic
value of human bonds. However, when faced with an unprecedented crisis like the Lazarus Virus, these barriers dissolve, and the true extent of our interdependence becomes strikingly clear.
Through Rhys and Lola’s evolving relationship, “Still There?” illustrates the
emotional toll of isolation and the lengths to which people will go to maintain a
connection. Rhys’s initial loneliness is palpable, as he struggles to endure the
isolation in his garage, desperate for any form of human contact.
His attachment to Lola, a voice beyond the door, underscores the human yearning for companionship, even if it’s an unconventional and seemingly one-sided
relationship.
As the narrative unfolds, “Still There?” underscores that we are all interconnected, and our destinies are intertwined, whether we acknowledge it or not. In the face of an unprecedented global crisis, the story emphasizes that the bonds of human connection, however unconventional they may seem, are what ultimately sustain or break us.