MURPHY’S FIRST FEATURE DOWN THE AISLE
The first feature from TVC Director Paul Murphy hits New Zealand cinema screens this week.
SECOND HAND WEDDING is a heart-warming tale set in a time when Trade-Me and e-bay threaten the primeval urge for a first-hand crack at the second-hand. Jill keeps the dream alive until she is forced to confront the habit of a lifetime and concede that no bargain is worth her daughter’s happiness.
Paul Murphy comes from a family of prolific film makers, including his father Geoff Murphy who made the iconic kiwi movie GOODBYE PORK PIE and brothers Miles and Matt.
Paul has spent 28 years working in Film and Television. He worked as a Key Grip in major projects like Lord Of The Rings and King Kong. Stepping out as a Director in 2005, he has directed TVC’s for clients such as St.John, Ribena and Maritime Safety as well as TV drama and ‘Sensing Murder’ a Doco / Drama series for TV2.
Paul remarked “What got me excited about the project was the initial script Nick Ward had written and the opportunity to cast and work with seasoned New Zealand actors who know their craft. With a great script, great cast and awesome crew we had a lot of fun bringing this story to life and I believe the film reflects that.”
SECOND HAND WEDDING is an intimate, endearing look at the relationships within and around a middle New Zealand family. It stars Geraldine Brophy, Patrick Wilson, Holly Shanahan, Ryan O’Kane and Tina Regtien.
SECOND HAND WEDDING is an independently produced film shot mainly on the idyllically beautiful Kapiti Coast of New Zealand. The story centres on the Rose Family and the ripples their personal lives have on a small community. It’s a story of family and friends where the changes in their lives that can so quickly divide can just as quickly bring them back together again.
Critics and audiences across the country are falling for this film:
“I loved it, it’s a must see. Geraldine Brophy’s performance is an Oscar winner�? Paul Holmes – Newstalk ZB
” Like fish and chips on the beach, Second-Hand Wedding is a heart-warming and tasty Kiwi treat.” – Sebastian Van Der Zwan – NZ Women’s Weekly
Paul is available for TVC work through Flying Start Pictures and he promises to do nothing second-hand.