The Ravens
When young Ruby's father returns unexpectedly from war, his volatile state makes it difficult for the family to reconnect. Ruby's anxieties are projected onto a pair of ravens, vigilantly defending their nearby nest, who become a catalyst for the troubled family's journey from crisis to healing.
Cast
- Indianna Gregg RUBY (LEAD ACTOR)
- Jeremy Lindsay Taylor PHIL (SUPPORTING ACTOR)
- Sarah Snook JESS (SUPPORTING ACTOR)
Credits
- Directors
- Jennifer Perrott
- Screenwriters
- Jennifer Perrott
- Producers
- Jennifer Perrott
- Exec producers
- Jennifer Perrott
- Cinematographers
- John Brawley
- Product designers
- Sam Hobbs
- Editors
- Veronika Jenet
- Sound editors
- Brooke Trezise
- Composers
- Michael Yezerski
Directors Statement
The Ravens is a very personal short film by writer/director/producer Jennifer Perrott who grew up in a defence force family. The film deals with themes of post traumatic stress and healing. Perrott hopes that the film will help will create greater awareness for an important cause: breaking down the stigma of silence associated with PTSD by giving viewers, especially serving & returned soldiers and their families affected the courage to talk about it.
The Ravens was shot on glorious 35mm and finished in 4K.
runtime: 22 min
screening: September 1st