Static Noises
Dean Hewison | Film
Overview
A young Filipina living in New Zealand discovers her father’s dark past after her journalist ex-lover is murdered, and must choose between loyalty to her family or risking it all for justice.
"Static Noises" delves into the detachment experienced by Filipinos living abroad, challenging the prevailing notion that personal comfort suffices as they are shielded from the chaos of the world. This story is important and timely, urging viewers to confront the realities often chosen to be ignored.
Young Filipina writer/director Jomz Ramirez wrote this 8 minute film about her experience living out of reach from the political turmoil of the Philippines, the connection and disconnection of family, and the true cost of loyalty.
"Static Noises" emphasises the critical need for empathy in a world desperate for connection, and encourages audiences to reflect on the profound echoes that resonate when empathy breaks the silence of detachment, sparking change one living room at a time.
CAST
The film is a co-production between New Zealand and the Philippines, with some cast providing voice acting from Manila. The lead character will be played by Marianne Infante - a Filipina actress, writer, director, producer, and a core cast member of "Shortland Street".
CREW
The film is being produced by filmmaker Dean Hewison ("Nest", "Judgment Tavern", "Good Girl"), who is also acting as a directing mentor to Jomz. The crew will be made up of staff members from the Victoria University of Wellington Film Programme volunteering their time, and students from the FILM310 short film production course (see below). Film equipment will be borrowed from Victoria University of Wellington. The score will be composed by up-and-coming Filipina singer / songwriter Jeline.
YOUR DONATION
Your donation will help us:
- Feed the team
- Buy the art department props
- Cover the cost of our filming location
- Fly our actress down from Auckland for the shoot
- Boosted 10% fee
- If we're lucky, we'll also get a running start on festival entry fees, which add up really quickly!
Thank you so much for supporting this project, it's truly appreciated.
THE TEAM
Writer / Director: Jomz Ramirez
Charlie: Marianne Infante
1st AC: Chelsea Shakespeare-Laing, Gina Labuschagne
Lighting: Ashley Pye, Alfie Hartshorne
Production Design: Vjeta Covich
Sound: Vjeta Covich, Holly Appleby
Props: Hazel Perigo-Blackburn
Score: Jeline
Producer / Directing Mentor: Dean Hewison
Sound Mentor: Bernard Blackburn
Colourist: Adam Browne
Donors
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Jane Baldovino
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J Temelo
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Mai Mai
GO JOMZ MISS U N UR FILMS MWA MWA CHUCHU FROM CEBU
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Alfie Hartshorne
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Jack Hegarty
Project Updates
MEET MARIANNE!
Marianne is a prolific Filipina director, writer, producer and actor - best known for her role in Shortland Street. She will be playing the lead character Charlie.
Project Owner
Dean Hewison
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