Departure

What is it all about?

Departure is a short sci-fi tinged drama featuring just two characters in a single location - a park. It's a moving account of a father and daughter dealing with the loss of a loved one and the impact this has on the people left behind. Set to the backdrop of a science fiction tale about alien intervention, Departure is a visual metaphor about losing someone close to you through illness.

You want to know a bit more about the story?
Departure is a moving account of dealing with the loss of a loved one and the impact this has on the people left behind. Set to the backdrop of a science fiction tale about alien intervention, it is a visual metaphor about losing someone close to you through illness.

Robert is convinced that he is about to be “taken” from the very specific location of a beautiful park. His daughter, Beth is concerned for his welfare and finds him in the park confused. Robert is adamant that a similar fate happened to his late wife.

Beth, the voice of rationality, attempts one last time to explain to her dad that her mum wasn’t taken, but died. However, Robert won’t hear of it and continues his preparations for intergalactic travel, while his health deteriorates.

As the day turns into night, father and daughter reminisce and Beth gradually begins to accept her father’s reasons for believing he is about to go off world.

Then the lights happen…

Apart from myself (writer and producer), who else is on board?

Director: Andrew Harmer

Producer: Paul Anderson

Composer: Sam Thompson

Second camera: Joel Carr

Wardrobe: Chloe Wassell

Actor: Katie Sheridan - We were so lucky to have Katie on board, she’s a great actor and has been in some wonderful things such as K-12, The Royal Nanny and Lore.

Actor: Rory Wilton - Another amazing addition to the film. Rory was great, brilliant professional. You might have seen him in Doc Martin, Poldark and Fishermen’s Friends.

Thank you!

A huge thank you from everyone on the production to all of you who donated to our crowd fund - it’s hugely appreciated and we couldn’t have done it without you! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!