Crackheads

Comedy Crackheads follows four mates whose lives are ruined after encountering methamphetamine. A psychologist, an actor and a lothario car salesman are inadvertently introduced to the drug by Nick (Jeremy Birchall), a priest with anger issues. The foursome soon see P as the answer to their problems — despite mounting evidence to the contrary, including explosions, doped racehorses and embarrassing scenes at the church. Billed as "the world’s first black comedy about crack”, Crackheads was named Best Self-Funded Film at the 2013 NZ Film Awards. It also won six awards at festivals in the United States. 

It took three years of development to complete a lean and funny (if somewhat politically incorrect) shooting script and to raise the minimum amount of finance required to turn it into a motion picture. In mid 2012 ‘Crackheads’ was shot on RED, fully crewed, over four six-day weeks in 40 locations and with 44 speaking roles.

– Press release for Crackheads

Key Cast & Crew

Jeremy Birchall

As: Nick (the Priest)

Kurt Stowers

As: Jimmy

Alvin Maharaj

As: Raj

Tim Tsiklauri

Writer, Executive Producer, Director

Preston O'Brien

As: Thomas (Doc)

Andy Sophocleous

Writer, Producer, As: Commercial director