Sweetshop director Tom Gould releases new short film ‘The Boat’

After years in the works, Sweetshop director Tom Gould has released his short film The Boat.

Gould describes the film as “A gentle film about the ways we try to protect the ones we love”.

Set in Gould’s hometown within Aotearoa, New Zealand. The film is based on real events and follows the relationship between a young father and daughter over the course of a weekend. Ultimately, the young girl’s intuition is underestimated by her father’s attempt to hide the truth.

Gould’s photographic eye shines through as this softly spoken story unfolds through alluring images, and emotionally relatable characters.

Subtle and beautiful, this film is a must-watch for lovers of NZ made art.

Gould invites all to experience this film which is now live online.

Says Gould: “Many years in the making, it is special to finally have it out there in the world. A huge mihi to everyone who helped make this film possible and believed in the kaupapa. Enjoy.”

WATCH THE FILM

Written & Directed: Tom Gould
Producer: Mia Mārama Henry-Teirney, Andrew Marshall
Director of Photography: Andrew Stroud
Editor: Joe Kell
Colourist: Mike Howell
Original Music: Copra Recordings
Casting Director: Stu Turner
Acting Coach: Rachel House
Script Editor: Brendan Donovan
Production Designer: Jane Bucknel
Make-Up Designer: Gigi Barclay

Costume Designer: Joss Henry
1st AD: Puti Simich
Script Supervisor: Merenia Henry-Teirney
1st AC: Pete Cunningham
2nd AC: Jimmy Bollinger
Steadicam: Ray Edwards
Gaffer / Grip: Craig Muirhead
Grip Assist: Matt Koeford, Yang Yang
Underwater Camera: Murray Milne
Production Assistants: Mataara Stokes, Nicole Marais
Stills Photographer: Nicole Brannen, Finn Bowman
Animal Wrangler: Kylie Johnson
Sound Recordist: Nikora Edwards, Joey Siasoco
Safety Supervisor: Tane Moore
Art Department Assistants: Hayley Cauldwell, Jessica Horan
Costume Assistant: Tulip Garland
Poster Design: Brodie Kaman
Special thanks: Sophia Rothbart, Muliaga Family, Simon Rupapera, Mary Rupapera, Rachel House, Brendan Donovan, Stu Turner, New Zealand Film Commission.