The Onehunga Leaf Blower Massacre
Matt Campbell Downes | Film
Overview
Romily, in therapy because of an ‘incident’ at work doesn’t believe she has ‘anger issues’ but is furious about having her career on hold! Her attempts to write her dream novel are relentlessly disrupted by neighbourhood Leaf Blowing, and despite her struggle to suppress them, her murderous thoughts mysteriously manifest as multiple ‘accidents’ - death for anyone that dares leaf-blow in her proximity!!! Each time however, in the peace and quiet that follows, Romily is invigorated and makes great progress on her novel. The Police, initially dismissing the deaths as accidents, soon start to dig deeper. Eva, Romily’s daughter, pieces it together and confronts her mum - but luckily her baby’s birth momentarily distracts! Romily’s lover Danny endeavours to help her overcome her demons but will he succeed before her rage consumes him, Police forensics close the case, or Eva reveals the truth?
The idea to make a feature came about when our team, AK finalists from 48hrs 2024, realised we had everything we needed on hand to do it. "Ok I'll write one" I exclaimed! So here we are a full cast and crew, script in hand - ready set to make a trailer to take to market - but we have a bunch of fixed cost$ to cough up!! Who knew that 30 x $100 = $3K? In fact it's more than that and we've already pretty much emptied our own pockets so that's why we're looking for a little love and $upport if you're feeling it?
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Simon Endres
I too share a hatred of leaf-blowers. Any project that delves deep into the horror of those infernal machines has my vote… and my money. Can't wait to see what Matt and the talented crew bring into the world. Leaf-blower murderers unite!
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Anonymous
Set the LB's on Fire!
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Flynn Robson
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Matthias McGregor
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Jamal Wardak
I want you to do it. Hit me!
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