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Dog Fruit

Stepping into a very sticky situation, eco-warrior Mrs Ticklebottom faces her toughest challenge yet, dealing with dog poo on the streets.

Shot on a Samsung Galaxy S6 mobile phone.

WINNER: JURY PRIZE - #Nucleus Film Competition, Goethe-Institut & MINA, 2019

  • Andrew Robb
    Director
  • Jessica Gerger
    Director
  • Jessica Gerger and Andrew Robb
    Writer
  • Andrew Robb Films
    Producer
  • Jessica Gerger
    Key Cast
    "Mrs Ticklebottom"
  • Andrew Robb
    Key Cast
    "Man"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 12 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 31, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Mobile phone
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Nucleus Film Competition
    Wellington
    New Zealand
    November 4, 2019
    World premiere
    Jury Prize - Best Film
Director Biography - Andrew Robb, Jessica Gerger

ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS

Andrew and Jessica have been making short films for the past fifteen years. Credits include the multi award winning MY GHOUL, LEAVE ME ALONE, COOK BOOK and the acclaimed documentary TOFU MAN, shot on a Samsung S2.

Originally from Canberra, Andrew worked for several years as an actor in the UK, playing challenging roles such as 'Mr. Bruce the Aussie Tourist' on The Basil Brush Show. He also produced the cult hit Australian comedy 'The Vegemite Tales' in London's West End before moving back to settle in Melbourne's Sunshine.

Jessica trained as an actor at the Drama Centre London before a successful television and stage career. Jessica comes from a long line of performers and directors in her family and she has combined her passion for the environment and performance through her children's book and theatre character 'Mrs Ticklebottom'.

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Director Statement

Dog poo has a significant, underestimated impact on the environment. It does much more than just make your shoes dirty. We wanted to use the power of film without dialogue, and weave humour into a story that would strike a chord with adults and children alike.