Even A Worm Will Turn

A young girl who scams dementia patients into believing she is their granddaughter for money, comes across one patient who is harder to convince than the others.

As she tries to get him to sign a cheque granting her one step closer to her dream of fame, an incident occurs that makes Elsie realise that Reg is harbouring a secret of his own. He actually doesn’t have dementia. They form an unlikely friendship where they dive into daydreams of each other's fantasised lives. However, when the threat of being discovered arises, Reg and Elsie are forced into making a decision whether to redeem themselves and change their ways, or to continue succumbing to their self-deprecating lifestyles.

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WHY US?

By donating to the creation of this film you are supporting young emerging creatives of Aotearoa. The funds will allow us to have financial freedom in experimenting new creative techniques and enhancing our skills as young creatives in varying roles.

We are so lucky to have some incredible local businesses already offering their support in the creation of this film! Many thanks to Helter Skelter, Blue Carrot Catering & Flowers Manuela.

However, we still need YOUR help in supporting each of our creatives thrive by helping fundraise towards by....

FOOD & TRANSPORT

Just a $16 donation can feed a member of the crew/cast with some nutritious fuel or some car fuel for transporting us and the equipment to and from set (combat the dark days of welly winter).

ACTORS

With great talent comes great responsibilities, and bills. Help us pay our wonderful actors for their time and effort they have and will be putting into making our film!

SET / COSTUME DESIGN

Each wonderful donation will contribute to creating and decorating the microcosm we aim to build for the rest home interior as well as the glamorous daydream set's.

WHO?

Ash Kelliher, Writer/Director of "Even A Worm Will Turn."

This story explores themes and emotions relevant to people of all ages, particularly those in their 20s navigating life's various pathways and the fear of failure and the unknown. With a deep interest in social dynamics and the blurred lines of morality, I am excited to have the creative freedom to strengthen my skills as a Writer/Director with this incredible cast / crew as we explore these concepts through a fleeting connection between two vastly different con artists.

Ben Panckhurst, Cinematographer for "Even A Worm Will Turn"

I have always loved and been fascinated by visual storytelling and how impactful it can be. This story, packed with fast paced emotionally driven action, dialogue and visual queues will make for an awesome project and along with the awesome crew. The great script and being open to explore and experiment with my cinematography has me very excited to continue working on this project.

Isabella Zangirolami-Ramsay, Producer of “Even A Worm Will Turn”

I’ve always had a passion for creativity and experimenting with various art forms. Interested in the human condition and morality and its representation in art, this story is one I believe needs to be shared. It has a lot of themes that I and many young people can relate to, it’s a project I am very excited about and would love to make!

This is our incredible cast & crew you have the opportunity to support!!

Sophia Jones 1st AD

George Parker 2nd AD

Louis Nixon 1st AC

Cassius Snow Gaffer

Jack Marlin Assistant Gaffer

Paige Dulligal Sound Recordist

Ruby Vidgen Boom Operator

Will Graften-Howe Sound Mixer

Yana Chernova Grip / Assist

Ilaria Levick Production Designer

Tia Aston Production Designer

Tia Rosengrave Production Designer

Daisy Din Costume Design

Emma Parkinson Costume Design

Georgia Coomber Costume Design

Alec Williams BTS / Grip

Poppy Sam DIT / Prod Assist

Vita Prendeville Composer

Sheri Brooks Composer

Circe Hughes Composer