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THE SOLO

Two high school saxophonists are given the opportunity to play at the Hamer Hall, but only one of them will get the solo.

  • Ryan Ma
    Director
  • Ryan Ma
    Writer
  • Oliver Midson
    Key Cast
    "Dexter Olson"
  • Keira Lily Barr
    Key Cast
    "Nina Smith"
  • Trevor Carroll
    Key Cast
    "Conductor"
  • Guy Dow-sainter
    Key Cast
    "Dad"
  • Ayaka Kuroda
    Gaffer
  • Daniel Broomhead
    Gaffer
  • Sean Davies
    Boom Operator
  • Amber Whyte
    Composer/Score
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 1 second
  • Completion Date:
    September 2, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    250 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Highvale Secondary College
Director Biography - Ryan Ma

Ryan Ma is an Australian cinematographer based in Melbourne, VIC.

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Director Statement

This film is a significantly dramatized realization of my experience as an alto-saxophonist in Highschool, in which 'Solos' were sort of considered as novelties given to a student who was best fit and capable of performing it well. My film intends to explore the bitter emotions behind the nature of receiving a 'solo' from those who don't end up getting to play in front of everyone, on the big stage.