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Shakes

A man feels his entire world constantly shaking, making for a lonely existence... until a friendship is imposed upon him by his equally isolated neighbour.

  • Jason Fitzgerald
    Director
    The Insect & The Alien, Respite
  • Jason Fitzgerald
    Writer
    The Insect & The Alien, Respite
  • Brenton Pinsent
    Producer
    The Bus Knight, Cigarettes
  • Jason Fitzgerald
    Producer
    The Insect & The Alien, Respite
  • Will Kelly
    Producer
    The Insect & The Alien, Season
  • Will Kelly
    Key Cast
    The Insect & The Alien, Season
  • Sharnee Tones
    Key Cast
    Elly
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 57 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 3, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    4,500 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Jason Fitzgerald

Jason originally hails from a musical background. While pursuing his Bachelor of Music, he minored in theatre studies and nurtured a growing passion for film. By the time he graduated Jason had decided to pursue film full-time. Jason has made numerous short films across various genres. His latest effort, "A Picture of Other People", has just hit the festival circuit.

Jason’s earlier films have been selected to screen at festivals all over the world and have taken home several awards. "The Insect & The Alien" received the Director’s Award at the Sci-On Film Festival in Nevada, as well as Best Casting and Best Cinematography at the Sanctuary Cove Film Festival. This film was also an Official Selection at the Boston Science Fiction Film Festival, America’s oldest genre festival. More recently "Shakes" was screened at the renowned Heart of Gold International Film Festival. "Shakes" also took home the Audience Choice award at Brisbane’s West End Film Festival and then went on to win Best Picture and Best Actress at the Screen It Film Festival on the Gold Coast.

Jason is currently developing his first feature project "The Lost Doll", a touching drama about regret and atonement, imbued with Jason’s distinct sense of humour and heart. When not writing, directing and producing his own projects, Jason works extensively as an assistant director, immersing himself in practical experience, and relishing the opportunity to work closely with all departments in order to influence and broaden his own palette of skills.

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Director Statement

Loneliness or isolation is something we've all felt at one time or another. But ironically, in a time where we're supposedly more connected than ever, this issue has never been more apparent. Shakes is a friendship film, about two characters who, in coming together, help make each other's worlds a little less lonely. It celebrates the power of companionship and the positive impact we can have on the lives of others when we focus just a little less on our own.