The Polycees
After a run-in with his slimy deputy, the Prime Minister's young daughter is shocked to find a magical creature living in Parliament under her Dad’s desk!
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Celia JaspersDirectorMilk, Homeschool
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Celia JaspersWriterMilk, Homeschool, Chasing the Wind
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Celia JaspersProducerMilk, Homeschool
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Jed BrophyKey Cast"Deputy Prime Minister"Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, District 9, King Kong
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Mischa BlakeKey Cast"Lee King"
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James JenningsKey Cast"Prime Minister Joseph King"Space Invader, Legends of the Seeker, The Gulf
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Jessica Mutch-MacKayKey Cast"Em Bellishing"One News
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Kids, Fantasy, Puppets, Comedy, Drama
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Runtime:9 minutes
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Completion Date:January 31, 2023
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Country of Origin:New Zealand
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Country of Filming:New Zealand
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Cinemascope 4K
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Aspect Ratio:2.35
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Dances with Films LALos Angeles
United States
June 25, 2023
North American Premiere
Official selection -
Show me ShortsAuckland - Wellington
New Zealand
October 7, 2023
New Zealand Premiere
Official Selection -
WorldFest HoustonHouston
Remi Award - Bronze -
Nenagh Children's Film FestivalNenagh
Ireland
June 9, 2023
World Premiere
Finalist - Best Intl Live Action Film -
Byron Bay Film FestivalByron Bay
Australia
October 20, 2023
Australian Premiere
Official Selection -
FIFO TahitiTahiti
February 2, 2024
Tahiti Premiere
Official Selection -
Absurdo Film Awardsna
Italy
na
Winner - Best Editing -
SAFILM San Antonio Film FestivalSan Antonio
United States
August 1, 2023
Texas Premiere
Official Selection -
Children's International Film Festival of WalesTredegar, Wales
United Kingdom
October 19, 2023
Wales Premiere
Finalist - Best Actor, Best Child Actor, Best Film -
Reale Film Festival
Italy
Honourable Mention -
Wairarapa Film FestivalMartinborough
New Zealand
October 29, 2023
Official Selection -
Cinekid Screening Clubna
Netherlands
Screening club only -
LA Children's Film FestLos Angeles
United States
March 29, 2024
Official Selection -
Winnipeg Reel to RealWinnipeg
Canada
February 20, 2024
Canadian Premiere
Official Selection -
Iconic Imagesonline
Semi Finalist - Best Actor
Prolific content creator with over 30 years experience in the industry. Directing since she was 19 years old, amassing hundreds of hours of content from TV, documentary, factual and narrative. Passionate about heartfelt, kids and family content that both young and old can enjoy co-viewing together.
The Polycees has been a passion project for nearly 20 years. The world and concept is thoroughly developed, and has now been re-imagined in the form of a short film, attached to a larger feature film screenplay. The pure joy of filming this short piece is what makes me keep going, my beautiful crew were so great to work with, we had the best time, and its the buzz of those experiences that make you come back for more! And equally the pleasure of editing your own material is so fun, I love rediscovering the story and piecing powerful moments together, really seeing the performance for the first time off set is one of lifes great joys to me too.