Sail Away

Sail Away is a new short film written by Tama Jarman, co-directed by Ella Becroft and Tama, and produced by Ilai Amir of Votre Arme.

It tells the story of Kevin, a young man who works in Quality Control at the town sardine factory. One day, on hearing the call of the wild, Kevin remembers his childhood dream of becoming a deep-sea sailor, and decides to leave his old life behind and launch into the unknown. He begins to build a fantastical boat in his backyard, much to the disdain of his family and friends.

Sail Away is about following your dreams, and being true to yourself - even if it means ignoring what conventionally equates to a successful or meaningful life.

The film is inspired by the cinematic techniques and clowning style of Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin, but in full colour and sound and with Tama's particular brand of humour. It's unique voice and style has captured the imagination of the New Zealand Film Commission as something fresh in the current landscape of filmmaking in New Zealand.

We have received a Fresh Shorts funding grant from the New Zealand Film Commission, one of only seven short films to receive funding from a pool of over 100 applications. This will go towards Production Design, Costume Design, Locations, Grade, Editing, Animation Design and Catering.

However, we need to raise an additional $10,000.00 to make this film happen.

Filmmaking doesn't come cheap, and our team of incredibly talented practitioners and actors are working for a koha, out of a love for filmmaking and a belief in this film. The money raised from Boosted goes directly towards the equipment needed to make this a visually stunning film that will proudly stand up on the New Zealand stage.

You contribution to our Boosted campaign will go directly towards:
- Camera hire - the Arri Alexa Mini for a four day shoot
- High quality lens package
- Fully equiped lighting truck
- Sound recording and design
- Post-production animation

Your donation is also supporting three exciting emerging artists who, like Kevin, are following their somewhat crazy dream of being filmmakers.