Sydney-based production company Aurora Films is developing an adaptation of late French writer and photographer Hervé Guibert’s 1989 novella Crazy for Vincent.
The autobiographical work charts the author’s infatuation with the titular Vincent Marmousez, a young tearaway who came in and out of his life over the course of six years, before falling to his death from a third-floor window while under the influence of drink and drugs.
The company has optioned the novella and is planning a French-language production which will shoot in France and Europe, with post-production taking place in Australia. Casting is underway with the company aiming to announce a start of shoot date by Cannes in May.
Australian director Jamieson Pearce, a recipient of the Lexus Short Film Fellowship with credits including Adult (SXSW) and Strangers, has adapted the novella and will make his feature directorial debut with the production.
“Hervé Guibert’s writing is fearless and unflinching.
The autobiographical work charts the author’s infatuation with the titular Vincent Marmousez, a young tearaway who came in and out of his life over the course of six years, before falling to his death from a third-floor window while under the influence of drink and drugs.
The company has optioned the novella and is planning a French-language production which will shoot in France and Europe, with post-production taking place in Australia. Casting is underway with the company aiming to announce a start of shoot date by Cannes in May.
Australian director Jamieson Pearce, a recipient of the Lexus Short Film Fellowship with credits including Adult (SXSW) and Strangers, has adapted the novella and will make his feature directorial debut with the production.
“Hervé Guibert’s writing is fearless and unflinching.
- 1/22/2025
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Aacta Pitch: Forever Unexpected judges Damon Herriman, Victoria Wharfe McIntyre, Alexandra Blue and Derin Seale with joint winner Loani Arman (Photo credit: Molly Hanrahan).
Loani Arman and Kelly Hucker’s short film concept Our Greatest Escape won the Aacta Pitch: Forever Unexpected competition in Sydney last night.
Drawing from Arman’s experience in caring for a loved one with dementia, the plot follows a young advertising executive who gets back to her creative roots when she takes her mum on ‘one last ride.’
Their prizes include $5,000 cash; up to $15,000 towards the production of their short film from Mini; post-production support from Spectrum Films worth $2,500; tickets to the 2019 Aacta Awards; and feedback and mentoring opportunities with the judging panel.
The panel included actor Damon Herriman, short film producer Alexandra Blue, writer and producer Victoria Wharfe McIntyre and Oscar nominated director Derin Seale.
“Big congrats to Loani and Kelly on a very touching script and emotive pitch.
Loani Arman and Kelly Hucker’s short film concept Our Greatest Escape won the Aacta Pitch: Forever Unexpected competition in Sydney last night.
Drawing from Arman’s experience in caring for a loved one with dementia, the plot follows a young advertising executive who gets back to her creative roots when she takes her mum on ‘one last ride.’
Their prizes include $5,000 cash; up to $15,000 towards the production of their short film from Mini; post-production support from Spectrum Films worth $2,500; tickets to the 2019 Aacta Awards; and feedback and mentoring opportunities with the judging panel.
The panel included actor Damon Herriman, short film producer Alexandra Blue, writer and producer Victoria Wharfe McIntyre and Oscar nominated director Derin Seale.
“Big congrats to Loani and Kelly on a very touching script and emotive pitch.
- 6/3/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
The five finalists for Aacta’s national short film pitching competition, Aacta Pitch: Forever Unexpected presented by Mini, have been announced.
The finalists are the creative teams behind Lachie and John, Our Greatest Escape, Special Delivery, The Rockstar and To the Rescue.
Each team will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges in Sydney on June 3, competing for the grand prize which includes $5,000 cash; $15,000 towards the production of their short film; post-production support from Spectrum Films worth $2,500; tickets to the 2019 Aacta Awards; and feedback and mentoring opportunities with the judging panel.
Lachie and John Dan Haberfield
When John’s wife leaves unexpectedly, his young son Lachie helps him see how he can become a better man in this light-hearted comedy exploring the expectations put upon family members and the importance of stepping up to share responsibilities.
Our Greatest Escape Loani Arman, Kelly Hucker
A young advertising executive gets back...
The finalists are the creative teams behind Lachie and John, Our Greatest Escape, Special Delivery, The Rockstar and To the Rescue.
Each team will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges in Sydney on June 3, competing for the grand prize which includes $5,000 cash; $15,000 towards the production of their short film; post-production support from Spectrum Films worth $2,500; tickets to the 2019 Aacta Awards; and feedback and mentoring opportunities with the judging panel.
Lachie and John Dan Haberfield
When John’s wife leaves unexpectedly, his young son Lachie helps him see how he can become a better man in this light-hearted comedy exploring the expectations put upon family members and the importance of stepping up to share responsibilities.
Our Greatest Escape Loani Arman, Kelly Hucker
A young advertising executive gets back...
- 5/27/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
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