Short film

The Hoist

2024 · 12 min

A short, gentle, comic slice of small-town life that coasts on charm and mild chaos rather than stakes.

Overview: Based on an outrageously true story, we follow local inventor, Bill, in his efforts to protect the most important thing at the annual bush dance… the supper. But will the chaotic entrance of an uninvited guest ruin everything?
How it feels: Whimsical, warm, light and absurd. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Family, friendship
Content: No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
friendship
Places: small town
countryside
Era: period
Audience: family
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex none

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Directed by: Janneke Williamson
Written by: Emma Morgan
Starring: Rhys Muldoon, Kate Atkinson, Keavong Alson Men, Rory Williamson, Davina May Marr
Runtime: 12 min
Country: United States of America