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Opportunity Knocks

Year of completion
1992
Content type
Narrative Content
Format
Short
Genre
Comedy, Fantasy
Duration
16 minutes
Production Status
Completed

Synopsis

As Jason tries to find his way in life, his choices are minimised by a psychopath who forcibly tattoos Jason's entire body. Now, with horrible scars, Jason grabs the nearest opportunity.
Completion Year
1992
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy
Format
Short
Production Status
Completed

Cast and Crew

Director of Photography

Justin Brickle

Production Designer

Paul Carland

Director

Michael Connolly

Writer

Michael Connolly

Producer

Jennifer Sabine, Peter Tammer, Scottie Walker

Cast

James Vicary (Jason), Paul Sonkkila (Peter), Gus Mercurio (Max)

Awards

1993 — Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films

1993 — St Kilda Film Festival

1993 — St Kilda Film Festival

Screenings

1993 — Chicago International Film Festival

1993 — Edinburgh International Film Festival

1993 — St Kilda Film Festival

1993 — St Kilda Film Festival

1995 — Tampere International Short Film Festival

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