Marvin

This short film was the winner of the Lock, Load & Film Competition, an initiative from production company Miss Conception Films. The aim was to inspire creativity in young Kiwi filmmakers, during the long days and nights of national lockdown in March and April 2020. Drawing on the theme "finding your way home", Salvador Sutherland (playing the lead role) wrote and directed this tale of a boy beating bubble boredom with a pen, paper and some spare clothes. His new mate Marvin proves an excellent playmate. But even imaginary friends need a break from WWF trampoline wrestling now and then.

Mate I've had some cruel times back at my home...

– Marvin commiserates with another imaginary friend

Key Cast & Crew

Isla Sutherland

Assistant Art Director

Alex Sutherland

Assistant Director

Salvador Sutherland

Director, Writer, Art Director, As: Boy

Zeta Sutherland

Assistant Art Director

Georgia Sigglekow

Assistant Director

Lennix Tolcher

As: Neighbour