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The House He Built

An exploration of a middle class family that struggles to stay together with a negligent father (Architect) obsessed with trying to figure out whats wrong with his house.

  • Jean-Pierre Addinail
    Director
  • Jean-Pierre Addinall
    Writer
  • Criss Gidas
    Producer
  • Kristina Dobrowolny
    Producer
  • Jean-Pierre Addinall
    Producer
  • Jeremy Johnstone
    Key Cast
    "Dad"
  • Theresa-Ann Webb
    Key Cast
    "Mom"
  • Summer Robertson
    Key Cast
    "Sophie"
  • Jessi Robertson
    Key Cast
    "Mira"
  • Brock Carson
    Key Cast
    "Cheater"
  • Parker Jarvie
    Colorist
  • Alfred Naupoto
    Director of Photography
  • Mathew James
    Gaffer
  • Shanan Withers
    Sound Designer
  • Jaden Bowen
    1st AD
  • Josh Beattie
    Music
  • Kristina Dobrowlony
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    August 15, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    6,000 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Jean-Pierre Addinail

Brisbane based writer/director with a focus on minimalistic stories portraying everyday situations and shining a light on the unseen.

With a focus on the loss of people and oneself, his work can be understood by anyone who has gone through the experiences of loss and isolation. With deep care for people and togetherness. Simple behavior can be influential and impactful to society.

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Director Statement

The House He Built is a representation of what it's like growing up in a neglectful household. This film explores what that experience is like behind closed doors. The subject matter of The House He Built draws from personal childhood experiences not only from me but I've found through conversations with my creative producer for the project that she has had similar experiences as well.

The dynamic of family relationships and how it can impact a person's growth throughout their life is something that really fascinates me as an artist and is definitely something that I want to explore more of for future projects.