Tropfest Winner - Two Piece
Ava is on the way to the beach with her mum Kelly and little brother Wally, but before they go she needs to find a new swimsuit. At the age of 13, this task is nowhere near as simple as it sounds.
Interview with Writer/Director Greta Nash
Watch Two Piece here:
Congratulations! Why did you make your film?
I made this film specifically for Tropfest, because I wanted to make something that could be seen and accessed by a large number of people. I felt bad that my friends and family couldn’t really watch anything I’d made online, and the traditional festival route was getting me down! But I chose to tell this particular story because it was a very specific experience I personally hadn’t seen on-screen before.
Imagine I’m a member of the audience. Why should I watch this film?
I think Two Piece says a lot without saying too much. The story is short and contained, and will hopefully move you and make you laugh.
How do personal and universal themes work in your film?
The film deals with personal themes of body image and self-esteem issues that arise through puberty.
How have the script and film evolved over the course of their development?
Thanks to being written for Tropfest, the film had a very tight deadline, so I wasn’t able to redraft as vigorously as I usually would. This meant that the structure of the film was locked into place early on, and dialogue was being adjusted in rehearsal and on the day. In a way it was freeing, because I couldn’t over-agonise - there wasn’t any time for self doubt!
What type of feedback have you received so far?
The feedback has been overwhelming - the nature of having a film screened live on TV and then made public on the internet immediately afterwards means that a lot of viewers have been able to reach out and share their opinion. Mostly I’ve had very positive affirmations of the film’s resonance with people, but I’ve also had some really funny criticism like “rubbish! Tropfest has gone ARTY!!!” and so on.
Has the feedback surprised or challenged your point of view?
It’s the first time I’ve been more or less anonymous to the audience (not comprising solely of friends, family and the film community) so its been really interesting to read the negative comments! I think it’s been valuable to hear a range of perspectives on the film.
What are you looking to achieve by having your film more visible on www.wearemovingstories.com?
The more people who see this film, the better! It’s amazing to be able to spread the film far and wide rather than have it confined to traditional film festival screenings. Platforms like wearemovingstories.com are instrumental in promoting short film to new audiences.
Who do you need to come on board (producers, sales agents, buyers, distributors, film festival directors, journalists) to amplify this film’s message?
At this stage, we’d love for the film to continue making some festival appearances, so any programmers who want to screen it - get in touch! Even non-traditional screenings, at schools or something could be cool.
What type of impact and/or reception would you like this film to have?
I want people to watch this film and hopefully feel a sense of relief from seeing an element of themselves portrayed with heart onscreen. I think film has the power to make people feel less alone - that’s my only real goal.
What’s a key question that will help spark a debate or begin a conversation about this film?
Do you still feel the same insecurities you did when you were 13?
What other projects are the key creatives developing or working on now?
We (Gillian, Gabby and Greta) will continue to work together into the future, with some music videos coming up soon. I’ve also got a range of ideas I’m developing into both shorts and features.
Interview: March 2018
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Two Piece
Ava is on the way to the beach with her mum Kelly and little brother Wally, but before they go she needs to find a new swimsuit. At the age of 13, this task is nowhere near as simple as it sounds.
Length: 6 minutes 45 seconds
Director: Greta Nash
Producer: Gillian Crosby and Gabrielle Mcleod
Writer: Greta Nash
About the writer, director and producer:
Greta Nash:
Greta Nash is an emerging filmmaker from Melbourne, Australia. Besides Two Piece, her short film Locker Room premiered at the 2017 Melbourne International Film Festival.
Key cast: Freya Van Dyke Goodman, Lulu McClatchy, Liam Smith
Looking for (producers, sales agents, buyers, distributors, film festival directors, journalists):
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twopiecefilm/
Instagram: @greta_nash
Where can I watch it next and in the coming month? YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nEOFVOBNLo