logo 2009

GIFFONI EXPERIENCE 2009 - 12.25 July

Sections & Films

THE GROUND BENEATH

Category: Edition 2009

Synopsis

The film follows the emotional journey of a young teenager, Kaden, who lives a life of fear and threat. His friendship with Casey, a girl from school, and Lewis, a boy that spends time in his street, becomes a chance for change and self-discovery.

 

Sinossi

Viaggio emozionale di un adolescente, Kaden, che vive un’esistenza di paura e minacce. La sua amicizia con Casey, una compagna di scuola, e con Lewis, un ragazzo che passa il suo tempo in strada, diventa un’occasione di cambiamento e di scoperta di sé.

 

Original Title THE GROUND BENEATH
Category Official Competition
Section Generator +16
Tipology Short Film
Duration 20'
Production Year 2008
Nationality Australia
Directed by Rene Hernandez
Screenplay Rene Hernandez
Script Rene Hernandez
Director of photography Simon Chapman
Editor Adrian Rostirolla
Production Design Halcyon Pratt
Costume Design Xanthe Heubel
Music Miles Nicholas, Jonathan Nix
Main cast Tom Green (Kaden)
Rahel Abdulrahman (Lewis)
Jade LeBrocq (Casey)
Paul Tassone (padre/father)
Sean Fennell (Glen)
Lindsay Farris (fratello di Mate/brother's Mate)
Produced by Kristina Ceyton

the ground beneath regRene Hernandez
Rene Hernandez is an award winning writer/director whose short films have screened at numerous film festivals around the world. Rene started out in dance, performance and theatre, but quickly found his passion and inspiration in telling stories for the screen that touch audiences. Cinematic style is just as important to him as powerful and inspirational narratives with emotive performances. Aside from the film projects he also directs commercials and promos for a variety of clients.

 

Rene Hernandez
Rene Hernandez è uno scrittore e regista pluripremiato. I suoi cortometraggi sono stati proiettati in numerosi festival internazionali. Inizia la sua carriera artistica nella danza e nel teatro, ma presto scopre una nuova passione: raccontare storie toccanti destinate allo schermo. Lo stile cinematografico per lui è importante tanto quanto la storia narrata, che deve essere potente, ispirata e interpretata con passione. Oltre a realizzare progetti cinematografici, Rene dirige spot e promozioni televisive per numerosi clienti.

 

Production
Festival contact
Passion Pictures
Suite 301, 11 Randle Str., Surry Hils, NSW - Australia
phone +61 296997645
fax +61 296997645
www.passionpictures.com.au