Project Detail

The Novelist

Leo Mumford

Synopsis

Jerry Downing is an aspiring novelist who has an ego problem that is turning him into a monster in his household. He is an unformed, incomplete human being that has flaws in his personality. His ordinary world is one where he signs on the dole, checks-in for agency work and watches television over meals. One of his flatmates, Julia Wells, sees his problem and encourages him to give up his novel writing and find a full-time job where he will meet his other half. He refuses the call to adventure because he has been sacked from previous jobs because as a result of writing his novel during working hours. His other flatmate, Kerry Cerberus, invites him to go salsa dancing with her. He declines the offer, suddenly aware of her feelings for him.

Whilst searching for work, Jerry comes across his father who is also unemployed and off to sign on the dole. This highlights the inadequate role models and male figures in his life that have groomed him towards unemployment. He realises that he has to battle against his own nature in order to rise above his situation. He determines in his mind that he will find a job.

Details

Year: 2010
Type of film: Features
Running time: 75 mins
Format: HDV
Director: Jason Young 1st Feature
Producer: Mari Ellingson, Claudette Young
Editor: Alessandro Sfligiotti
Screenwriter: Jason Young
Director of Photography: Leo Mumford
Production Designer: Mari Ellingson
Sound: Olivia Chisci, Francesca De Marchi
Music: Simon Blight
Principal cast: Wesley Theobald, Tracy Green, Serena Scott, Clare Buckingham, Darcy Ida, Hannah Isherwood, Stephanie Tripp, Greg Cheverall, Raymond Coker, David Ross Elliott, Sonya Titus

Genre

Drama Black

Production Status

Complete

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