Private Project

Bloom

Bloom tells the lighthearted comedic tale of Betty, an elderly woman whose rich inner life belies her seemingly conventional appearance.

The impromptu discovery of her 60's hit single and beloved, colourful scarf catapults Betty into a dancing reverie. When her daughter Greta sends a tactless gift, Betty's rebellious nature comes to the fore in an hilarious act of defiance.

Bloom is a celebration of life, age and dancing to your own tune!

  • Paul De Cinque
    Director
  • Paul De Cinque
    Writer
  • Margaret Gorton
    Key Cast
    "Betty"
  • Fiona Stewart
    Key Cast
    "Greta"
  • Erik Gorton
    Original Music
  • Melissa Lagozzino
    Original Music
  • Lindy Arc-Dekker
    Original Music
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Comedy
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 21, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    18:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Victorian College of the Arts
  • American Filmatic Arts Awards
    New York, NY
    United States
    February 11, 2022
    WINNER Short Film Category
  • Bridge Fest Film Festival
    Vancouver
    Canada
    December 27, 2021
    Canada premiere
    WINNER Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Music Score
  • Doc Sunback Film Festival
    Mulvane, Kansas
    United States
    April 29, 2022
    WINNER Short Film Category
  • ICA - International Cultural Artifact Film Festival
    Pune
    India
    April 3, 2022
    WINNER Best Short Film World Competition
  • Marudham Indie Film Festival
    Chennai
    India
    December 12, 2021
    India Premiere
    WINNER Best Student Short Film
  • People of Passion International Film Festival
    Melbourne
    Australia
    May 27, 2022
    WINNER Best Mature Person's Short Film
  • REELS International Film Festival
    Aurangabad
    India
    February 27, 2022
    WINNER Special Lockdown Film
  • Sydney & Melbourne Lift-Off Film Festival
    Melbourne/Sydney
    Australia
    November 22, 2021
    Australian Premiere
    WINNER Audience Choice Award
  • Zero Degree Film Contest
    Mohali, Punjab
    India
    March 29, 2022
    WINNER Best Short of the Season, Best Comedy Short
  • Chambal International Film Festival - Season 6
    Mumbai
    India
    January 21, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Global Film Festival Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    January 1, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Indie Short Fest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    January 7, 2022
    Official Selection
  • International Shorts
    Melbourne
    Australia
    December 6, 2021
    Official Selection
  • RoleCall Indie Showcase
    Atlanta
    United States
    February 28, 2022
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Paul De Cinque

Paul De Cinque [deh-chin-kweh] is currently completing a Masters of Film and Narrative at the Victorian College of the Arts in Victoria Australia. He has a love for genre film making and has written and directed many short screenplays. He is currently writing his first feature film, which he will shoot after graduating from University.

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Director Statement

Bloom was a labour of love that came about creatively in the worst way possible. Melbourne had just entered one of the strictest lock downs in the world and I was faced with having to make a short film for my University degree with very limited resources. I was angry at Covid and felt creatively bankrupt.

However, with the support of my beautiful partner and his amazing mother, I was able to do the exact opposite of what I was feeling. I decided to make something joyous, funny and heartfelt; and I couldn’t be more proud of what was accomplished. I realised that beautiful things can happen, if you just allow them to Bloom…