Without Water

A resilient crop-farmer endeavours to preserve his land, legacy and way of life in the face of Australia’s ongoing ‘big dry’.

In 2018 Australia suffered one of the worst droughts in living memory. After losing nearly $700 000 last year, a Victorian crop farmer desperately needs the rains to come before he loses another years harvest. If this year is as bad as the last, then the future of the family farm is in question, a farm which a father wishes to pass on to his son. Now, with the hope of rain on the horizon, he must battle the elements and dry-sow full steam ahead with his son whilst somehow showing him that farming is still a worthwhile way to live.

  • Ryan Muir
    Director
  • Ryan Muir
    Writer
  • Rachel Chen
    Producer
    One, Two, Aesthetics is for Losers
  • Ollie Manton
    Cinematographer
  • Laurence LaRosa
    Editor
  • Laurence LaRosa
    Sound Recordist
  • Laurence LaRosa
    Sound Design
  • Ollie Manton
    Colourist
  • Alexandrea Ward
    Composer
  • Craig Prescott
    CAST
  • Will Prescott
    CAST
  • Rosie (the dog)
    CAST
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Documentary, Outdoors, Nature, Family, Observational
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 34 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 7, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    300 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Ryan Muir

Ryan William Muir is a young filmmaker currently studying a Bachelor of Film and Television (Hons) at Swinburne University of Technology. Born and raised in England, before relocating to the Southern Highlands (NSW), Ryan eventually made his way to Melbourne, Australia where he seeks to continue his screen education and further his directing career. Having already directed a few student short films, Ryan seeks to continue developing his skills and collaborate with others that share his passion for filmmaking.

Website / ryanwilliammuir.com

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