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Huhu Attack!

Short Film (Full Length) – 2011

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During a slightly disappointing magic show in 1950s New Zealand, a swarm of monstrous huhu grubs take over the town. Amidst the oversize insect madness, Ngaire (Victoria Abbot) and substandard magician (Jeremy Brennan) fall in love, but soon come face to face with fearful civilians. Christchurch writer and director Patrick Gillies has included something for everyone in this short film — music, dance, comedy, romance and flesh hungry monsters. Cinematographer John Chisstoffels joins Gillies for their fourth production together. The score is performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

It's not a bunny rabbit!
– Derek (Mark Hadlow) upon first sight of the monster huhu

Key Cast & Crew

Michael Bell

Composer, Co-Producer, Musical Director, Sound Mix

John Chrisstoffels

Cinematographer, Assistant Director

Victoria Abbott

As: Ngaire

Jeremy Brennan

As: Miles

Patrick Gillies

Director, Editor, Producer, Writer

Melissa Dodds

Producer, Production Manager

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Produced by

E.H. Productions

Source

E.H. Productions

Acknowledgements

Produced with the assistance of the Creative Film and Video Fund, a partnership between Creative New Zealand, the NZ Film Commission

Music

Score conducted by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Hamish McKeich

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Profile of director Patrick Gillies, Southern Institute of Technology website