Reel Factory releases ‘Lollipop Man’ – A stand-up Kiwi comedy about dying on stage (and other unusual places)

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Reel Factory has announced the release of ‘Lollipop Man’, a darkly hilarious short film co-written by and starring the unstoppable David Correos. You know his stand-up comedy—now see him perform it to cows.

 

Says Correos on his performance: “Moooooo”

A workplace comedy set on a roadwork site, ‘Lollipop Man’ follows a wannabe stand-up comedian who is challenged to keep a car crash survivor alive until the ambulance arrives. Directed and co-written by agency creative Sam Deane (Pitchblack), this film is equal parts lol and what-the-hell-did-I-just-watch.

On early reactions, Deane says: “My Mum didn’t like it. But she thought it was very well made. Israel Adesanya ‘liked’ the trailer, so that was pretty cool.”

Reel Factory releases ‘Lollipop Man’ – A stand-up Kiwi comedy about dying on stage (and other unusual places)

Correos, best known for his chaotic energy and Billy T Award-winning comedy, takes things to the next level in ‘Lollipop Man’, proving that dying on stage isn’t always just a metaphor. He’s joined by a stellar Kiwi cast including Hamish Parkinson, Tammy Davis, Donna Brookbanks and Sam’s 87-year-old grandfather.

The best part? You don’t have to wait. ‘Lollipop Man’ is out now and free to watch here.

Says Dan Watkins, EP Reel Factory: “It’s short. You have time.”

Reel Factory releases ‘Lollipop Man’ – A stand-up Kiwi comedy about dying on stage (and other unusual places)

Director | Sam Deane
Writers | David Correos, Sam Deane
Producer | Simon Woodard
EP | Dan Watkins
Prod Co | Reel Factory

Paul | David Correos
Kevin | Hamish Parkinson
Billy | Tammy Davis
Deborah | Donna Brookbanks
Farmer | Tony Edgar

1st AD | Jonny Moffatt
PC | Julia Marchwicka
DP | Chris Watkins
1st AC | Brad Colman
2nd AC | Taiga Wakino
Gaffer | John Bell at Darkside Lighting
Best Boy | Rocco at Darkside Lighting
Sound Recordist | Makoto Takaoka

Production Designer | Tom Holden
Standby Onset/Buyer | Izzy Olsen
Art Assist / Props Builder | Deen Wimbrow
Wardrobe / Makeup | Rochelle Strathdee
Prosthetics Modeller/Standby Artist | Laura Stables
Prosthetics Standby Artist |  Kylee Strathdee
Safety / Script Supervisor | Eva Fulco
Locations | Benny Tatton

Unit | Eagle Has Landed

Stills | Stephen Langdon
BTS | Seb Ramdhanie
Editor | Sam Deane
Colour | Marc McCarthy
VFX | Leon Senf
Sound & Additional Music | Liquid Studios
Posters |  James Wendelborn
Accounts | Nicole Roebeck
Catering | Two Treats Catering
Music | LA Women