It's All About You

We Kiwi folk fall in love, right? And we get our hearts broken. And we have loving whānau, who drive us crazy but who are there for us when things get tough. And we love to laugh.

Here’s a Kiwi feature film that reflects and celebrates all those things... And it needs your help.

ABOUT THIS FILM

It's All About You is a romantic comedy/drama feature film, set in contemporary New Zealand.

In a single day her life goes to hell, romantically and career-wise, so Maddie flees home to her folks’ place at the beach. Over the next few days she nearly wrecks her parents’ marriage, rediscovers her inspiration as a writer, rejects and regains her best friend, and reconnects with the guy who broke her heart in high school. Who might just be the love of her life.

WHAT SORT OF FILM IS THIS?

This is a heartwarming, crowd pleaser of a movie about a relate-able Kiwi family going through emotional turmoil and coming out the other side. The story delves into the perils of attraction and the importance of trust, but in the context of a loving whanau.

It’s All About You has serious moments, and plenty of emotion, but tons of warmth and humour. And it even has a happy ending.

WHY DO WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT?

So far, we’ve raised just under $100,000. Mike and his wife Sharon are providing most of this, with the help of several wonderful investors.

This budget figure means that we can make the film happen, but we would love your help to pay our talented cast and crew a bit more, so they are paid a fairer rate for their hard work in this film.

Your generous contribution will also mean that we can feed the crew well, pay for better locations and increase the art department budget, ultimately making this project the best it can be.

Alongside your support, we’re also very grateful to South Pacific Pictures, and two anonymous donors, for coming on board as match donors.

WHO'S IN IT, AND WHAT CHARACTERS ARE THEY PLAYING?

• Maddie: a good-hearted but self-obsessed barista and would-be writer.
  Manon Blackman - Ablaze, Mistress Mercy, 800 Words.
• Harriet: Maddie’s kind, romantically confused Mum
  Alison Bruce - The Power of the Dog, One Lane Bridge, The Gulf
• Craig: Maddie’s down-to-earth, landscaper Dad
  Neill Rea - The Brokenwood Mysteries
• Tai: Maddie’s quiet, witty ex-boyfriend
  Tane Rolfe - Juniper, Wellington Paranormal
• Alice: Maddie’s endearing, annoying BFF
  Emma Katene - Destination Mars
• Johnny: Maddie’s weirdo, downbeat Uncle
  Richard Chapman - Wellington Paranormal, Mistress Mercy

WHERE IS IT SET?

In the folksy heart of Wellington - the Aro Valley and the Cuba Street precinct. And on the picturesque Kapiti Coast, in Waikanae Beach.

WHO IS MAKING THIS FILM?

Mike Smith, an award winning television drama director/producer. His extensive list of credits as a director include Siege, The Brokenwood Mysteries, 800 Words, My Life is Murder and many others. He produced Outrageous Fortune Series 1, and created Sunny Skies, The Lost Children and Willy Nilly.

Our cinematographer is Matthew Knight (Daffodils, Mistress Mercy, Belief). Jo Hiles (Mr Corman, Mortal Engines) will produce.

And a highly experienced, dedicated - and tiny - crew.

So, thank you for reading this far. Check out the video if you haven't already. Any and all donations will be gratefully accepted on behalf of cast and crew, and we look forward to celebrating with you at the premiere!

“You need to choose projects that need you to exist: if you don’t make them, nobody will.”

– Guillermo Del Toro