Tea & Biscuit Crumbs

Dorothy is an elderly woman who struggles with loneliness and is suffering the loss of her late partner. Strange and inexplainable happenings begin to follow her around the house, causing her unease. That is until she uncovers the cause and resists her family’s contempt, unveiling a curious and heartwarming relationship.

  • RACHAEL HOUSTON
    Director
  • RACHAEL HOUSTON
    Writer
  • KRISTY RUSSELL
    Producer
  • CARRIE MOCZYNSKI
    Key Cast
    "DOROTHY"
  • HAYLEY MICHAELS
    Key Cast
    "KIRBY"
  • EMMA HANLY
    Key Cast
    "TAYLOR"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 4 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 2, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Panasonic
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Swinburne University of Technology
  • Swinburne University of Technology, Diploma Screening
    Melbourne
    Australia
    December 3, 2024
    Best screenplay
Director Biography - RACHAEL HOUSTON

I am a filmmaker based in Melbourne &
occasionally Canberra, Australia. I recently completed a
Diploma of Screen & Media (Film & Television) at Swinburne
University of Technology, Melbourne.
My whole life I have been interested in anything and
Everything artistic, and luckily, my grandfather
Influenced me to pick up a camera from a very young age…
from then on, I have taught myself everything I possibly could find out about filmmaking.
I have always indulged in multiple facets of
Art and creative expression and don’t think I will ever
Stop wanting to create art in any form.

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Director Statement

I’ve had the privilege of directing this heartfelt project I devised as my debut short film alongside a passionate crew. I’ve always dreamt of this opportunity and I hope to bring the audience an emotive, heartwarming and captivating short film. This story and each of the characters are incredibly close to my heart and I am extremely grateful to share this story with everyone.