Funny Business

Funny Business is a joyful queer short film about friendship, being a young creative trying to make a living, and prioritising the fun in life through the changes and challenges we face.

Through her best friend, her highschool crush, and a business team bonding clown workshop, Aroha must choose between her party clown passions and financial stability.

Why?

Sarah, writer/director:

"As a proud bisexual woman filmmaker, I want to make a film with LGBTQ+ representation, that is fun and whimsical. I want to feature the kind of representation I wish I had growing up, that also celebrates the importance of having fun in life, and that spreads an inspiring positive message to creatives of any age - to not just do the sensible things because the alternative is scary."

To keep making art for the sake of creating joy in our lives.

The Team

Our amazing team is a Wellington based 3rd year student group from the Massey University Screen Arts program.

Phoebe Smalley - Co-Director
Sarah Penny - Co-Director
Jeanette Skarstedt - Producer
Jane Lockhart - 1st AD
George Kenward-Parker - DOP
Paige Alexandra - Sound Recordist
Arlo Andrew - Sound Recordist
Sarah Cubis - Gaffer
Max Woolf - Data Wrangler
Fionn Bowler - Continuity
Tessa Saunders - Costume
Jayden Layton - Editor
Amy Morris - Assistant editor
Izzie Newton-Cross - Actor

What the funding will go towards

- Feed our cast and crew during filming
- Location costs
- Production designs such as costume and props
- Paying our incredible actors for their amazing work

Any additional funds will go towards Festival entries further on.

Why Fund Us

• We want to see more representation out in the world, and celebrate the fun and joyfulness of creativity
• As Boosted is a part of the Arts Foundation you can claim a 33% tax credit on your donation
• Boosted works on an all-or-nothing principle and if we don't reach our target all donations will be refunded

Every $ counts, and we are super grateful for any donation no matter how big or small. We can't make this project without your support!

Thank you!