Private Project

The Emerald Wasp

The retelling of the tale of the emerald wasp is the foundation stone to the relationship between Khan and Isabella. How does this story impact on the lives of the teller and of the many who undoubtedly hear this often told tale of the sheer power of nature?

  • Peter Renzullo
    Director
    The Housemate (Feature)
  • Peter Renzullo
    Writer
    The Housemate (Feature)
  • Jay Jay Jegathesan
    Producer
    The Saint, Soul Catcher, The Quiet, iRony, Bird Drone
  • Jay Jay Jegathesan
    Key Cast
    "Khan"
    Violett (Feature), The Saint, Soul Catcher, The Ghost that Walks
  • Mirae Jang
    Key Cast
    "Isabella"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Other
  • Genres:
    Horror, Thriller, Drama
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 44 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 29, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    50 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Peter Renzullo

Peter Renzullo is a film maker and post-production specialist with many years of experience in cinematography, directing, writing and music/sound production.

His career in film started out as a composer for many films, before he ventured into the other departments for himself, taking on the role of film maker and all post production duties for five feature films, two of which were his own screenplays, plus countless music videos and short films.

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Director Statement

The story that is told in this film, although horrifying and disturbing in content, is made the more sinister by the performance that Jay Jay brings to the role as he tells it. I had Jay Jay in mind as I wrote this script, which is actually part of a greater project that will be a feature film called 'The Jewel Wasp', so it was such a joy to see him deliver this in a beautifully executed manner. The choice to hold certain angles for long periods of time before cutting away, and using very slow pans and zooms are all employed to help draw the audience into the story.

Producer Statement:
The incredibly talented director, is legally blind, suffering from 'Cone Dystrophy', with 3% vision. A condition he has navigated for 30 years...since age 12

The Emerald Wasp was filmed with an Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Software: Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve
Sound Equipment: RODE NTG3
Lighting: Aputure LS60X
Final Audio Mix: Avid ProTools