Experiencing Interruptions?

Upstairs

A young man named James has just died, and is about to be accepted into Heaven. However, upon meeting Heaven’s receptionist, Rupert, he finds that it’s oddly easy to be approved for entry into the Heavenly kingdom. He continually asks Rupert to check his file, until he ends up having to call God herself via Zoom. He pursues for the meaning of life, and learns some valuable lessons that he wished he knew during his lifetime.

  • Tayla Basso
    Director
  • Tayla Basso
    Writer
  • Amy White
    Producer
  • James Ward
    Key Cast
    "James"
  • Rupert McLorinan
    Key Cast
    "Rupert"
  • Lisa Grigg
    Key Cast
    "God"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Surrealist Drama, Satirical Comedy
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 17, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    100 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Woodleigh School
  • Woodleigh Film Festival
    Melbourne
    Australia
    October 11, 2022
Director Biography - Tayla Basso

Tayla Basso is a first-time film director from Woodleigh School. Media has been her passion since Year 8, and in her graduation year, she produced her very first film, Upstairs. The film has received many accolades from her school and beyond, and she is very excited to share the film around Australia. She continues to write and direct short films, and hopes to for many years to come.

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