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For Peter life is simply an act of going through the motions. He keeps an ad on the fridge door as a futile reminder of an age-old ambition, practically forgotten. For Rachel, the loss of someone close continues to adumbrate her life.With the rediscovery of a long-lost childhood dream, some inadvertent assistance from each other (and a bit of Curtis Mayfield) they soon realize the true meaning of self-help.
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I made this film because the subject, mental health and depression, is very close to my heart. I wanted to make something that showed people (especially those who could relate to its topic) that we, not necessarily the so-called guru, possess the real means to self help.
Making the film became quite difficult at times as it seemed everything that could go wrong went wrong. But everyone pulled together to finish the project under-budget and even a few seconds ahead of schedule.
We raised money largely from family and friends and donations from individuals moved by the subject and story. We had several corporate sponsors who lent us their equipment either for free or at cost-covering prices.
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- director Tes Noah Asfaw
- writer Tes Noah Asfaw
- producer Rachael Castell; Tes Noah Asfaw
- editor Tomomi Kitamura
- director of photography Susi Rowell
- sound Daniel Goganian
- music Luke Bateman; Martin Kestner
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- Peter Mark Wyman
- Rachel Natasha Oxley
- Martin Stanard Andrew Alston
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London Film Festival 2004
Screened at LFF before 'BulletBoy'
Palm Springs International Short Film Festival, USA 2004
Tampere Film Festival, Finland 2005
Raindance East Film Festival, UK 2004
Won award at Manhattan Short Film Festival
It has screened in London for the Depression Alliance
Screened in cinemas- NY, Chicago, & LA, USA
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35mm/Super 35
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just under £9,000
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© 2003 Tes Noah asfaw
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