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Rocket Fuel

The Handler must use expertise and manipulation to rescue Carrie from the vein-wires and blood-fuel of this cold apocalypse.

Secret designs and machinations have come to light in Rocket Fuel’s perpetual silent war. What place is there for people in a world of gears and contraptions? Can pain be felt if the wound is unknown? What will you feel as you grasp in the dark with our characters in this short machine-film?

  • Jack Parfitt
    Director
  • Jack Parfitt
    Writer
  • Jack Parfitt
    Producer
  • Gavin Bromley
    Key Cast
    "Handler"
    No More Lights in the Sky, DeadDog, Once Upon a Time in Suffolk
  • Lauren Carter
    Key Cast
    "Carrie"
  • Clint McManus
    Key Cast
    "Rover"
  • Andrew Weeks
    Composer
  • Alice Sexton
    First Assistant Camera
  • Chester Dimoglou
    Second Assistant Camera
  • Fin Hanlon
    Key Sound Recordist
  • Claire Newstead
    Hair and Makeup
  • Natalie Shrubsall
    Hair and Makeup
  • Caitlin Shrubsall
    Hair and Makeup
  • Angie Redwood
    Costume
  • Fin Hanlon
    Visual Effects
  • Sam Arkell
    Visual Effects
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-fi, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 53 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 27, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    4,150 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    21:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Jack Parfitt

Jack Parfitt was born in Norwich in 2005 where he is based now. Jack is a writer, director, producer, filmmaker and musician. His first student film ‘The Scales’ was made in his final year of high school. Since then, Jack has set up as an independent filmmaker and has worked both creatively and commercially in Norfolk, London, Liverpool, Bournemouth, and Cork (Ireland). He wrote ‘Rocket Fuel’ in 2023 and set about fundraising and casting. Filming commenced in autumn 2023 and post-production finished in September 2024. It is his debut short film.

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Director Statement

Throughout my life, film has been my driving force: a way to make a splash, a personal healer and a vessel for connection and friendship. To put that into action with this film and share it with an audience is the greatest privilege.

This film is a challenge. A challenge of trust that the pieces of this puzzle will come together. A challenge of skill and teamwork and a challenge for the audience, to engage, collaborate and gamble with us and to decipher our story. I’m so excited to share this journey with as many people as we can.