Submission Date
28-4-2024
Resource Type
Collection (a group of items)
File Format
Zip
File Size and Duration
461MB; 12:00 min
Abstract
Driving Problem:
How do today's teenagers navigate the tumultuous journey of transitioning to adulthood amidst societal pressures, personal aspirations, and the pursuit of individual identity?
What the film/project is about:
Harsh Realm delves into the universal journey from youth to maturity, centred on two teenagers within a low-income community. It offers a nuanced portrayal of their experiences, humanising this lifestyle. The film transcends temporal boundaries by intertwining themes of adolescence and socio-economic challenges, exploring the complexities of the Australian Dream through its main character.
Synopsis:
Harsh Realm follows Marcy Campbell, a troubled teenager, who finds refuge in the only constant in her life, her best friend Billy. Both survivors of chaotic upbringings, they share a defiant attitude, as they navigate the tumultuous path of adolescence. However, when a single kiss at a party tests their unbreakable bond, their friendship unravels, and their inner frustrations and insecurities are unveiled. Marcy, in a desperate escape from this chaos, confronts her fear of following in her mother's footsteps, in the form of her own reflection.
Amidst a disconcerting hallucination while reaching the pinnacle of her intoxication, Marcy grapples with a stark self-realisation, gradually unravelling the unsettling truth about the person she is evolving into. Though Billy intervenes to rescue her from this nightmarish ordeal, the rescue is not without its lingering resentment. The ensuing confrontation forces the friends to address their unresolved issues, culminating in Marcy's heartbreaking decision to leave Billy, leaving him shattered and alone.
Note
Harsh Realm [Film]
Direcor: Lauren Cox
Writer: Paris Gormack
Director of Photography: Carlyle Keyser
Music Composer: Willow MacPherson
Head of Audio: Aaron Gerrard
Producer: Lola Ottmann
Music composer: Trinity Winter.
Harsh Realm [Film] Soundtrack EP
1. I Know You
2. Leave Me First
3. Nobody's Love
4. Realm
5. Think Of Me.
Audience
Mature (M) - moderate impact language/themes, includes violence/nudity, not restricted to 15+
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Cox, L., Gerrard, A., Gormack, P., Keyser, C., MacPherson, W., Ottmann, L., & Winter, T. (2024). Harsh Realm [Bachelor's Major Project, SAE University College]. Creo.