Film Launch and Exhibition Night – Giant in my mind

Fiona Trick

Jason Edwards and Derry Sheehan

Judy, Fiona, Phill Trick & Derry Sheehan

James Daley, Christian Hoppenbrouwers and Fiona Trick

Fiona Trick and Lâle Teoman

Jason Edwards and Amy Tuxworth

Tina Salama and Jason Edwards

better out than in......

Tammy Knox and Amy Tuxworth

Jason Edwards and John Huntley

Lucy Hall

Isabella Melody Moore

Lesley & Rod Freedman, Helen Roche, Linda and Paul Christie

Peter and Themus Giannakis, David Roche

Giant in my mind – fund raiser – Cosmos Rock Lounge

Photographic Exhibition – Giant in my mind

The Giant in my mind exhibition exhibits photographs by Amy Tuxworth and Jason Edwards from the recent ‘Giant in my mind’ film shoot. These engaging photo’s capture the characters in front of and behind the camera during the week long shoot on the South Coast.

The vibrant photos catch the magic of the unique and mysterious world of the protagonists Mickey and Olivia.

The film will be launched on the 23^rd and 24^th of July at Silverpixel and the exhibition will run until the 1^st of August.

Giant in my mind – Fiona Trick

Giant in my mind is a 35 min cutting edge short film by Fiona Trick

The low budget film was assisted with a Kiama council arts grant and MetroScreens Jumpstart Grant and everyone generously volunteered their time and skills to the film.

For 6 days, 14 people pulled out all their love and creativity and made “Giant in my mind” a short film by Fiona Trick. The colourful and lively cast and crew drew attention to themselves whilst shooting on the south coast of NSW, in a small diary town Gerringong ( the directors hometown). We all left the city behind and surrendered to the mud, rain and river in the winter of 2010.

Sleeping in a beautiful farm house next to our location we forgot about the world outside the film and momentarily got lost in the magic world of Mickey and Olivia the two protagonists.

The renegade filmmakers took a few risks along the way ( in particular Jason the cameraman) and had a truly unique and memorable experience.

Synopsis

Mickey would do anything to protect Olivia but when he dies it is only Olivia who can make the choice to survive. Mickey and Olivia arrive at a derelict abandoned barn in the countryside. They have fled from their city lives after Mickey accidentally killed a man who had attempted to rape Olivia. They create a temporary home and adopt a peaceful country lifestyle, attempting not to worry about any consequences that may arise from the murder. They find happiness in caring for each other and embrace the romanticism of country life. They befriend an eccentric local farmer, jimmy who is very willing to help them out in any way. One night they are celebrating Olivia’s birthday, later when making love, an unknown man shoots Mickey in the back. Olivia in absolute shock is unable to function for several days. With Mickey dead she struggles to find the motivation to go on. Olivia finds some courage amidst her grief to keep living.

“wearing their burning heart shaped pendants hanging lithley around their necks”

Fiona Trick
fionatrick@gmail.com
0415 213 341

A Film by Fiona Trick – Giant In My Mind