SYNOPSIS

Alyssa is a new member of the local women's AFL team, her best friend Maxine knocks her over during her first practice while she is still getting the hang of things. Maxine continues to ridicule her and subtly put her down while they get ready to leave, but before Alyssa can go Maxine wordlessly takes her to a violent football game with no rules, where everyone is eager to join the chaos, as if they all have an unspoken agreement with each other. 

As the game goes on Alyssa starts to love the freedom of the violence and participates. After a particularly rough struggle with Maxine, in a blind rage Alyssa punches her in the face. This is new, a break from the rules. Everyone goes to comfort the teammate, but she smiles as if she knows that this is what Alyssa needed, to finally confront something.

THE CREW

Ella Crowley | WRITER/DIRECTOR | (she/her)

Ella is a 21-year-old film-loving person. She is currently studying film at Swinburne University and has written & directed four short films, with two being featured as a part of the Setting Sun Film Festival in 2018 & 2022. She is so excited to be creating this film with such an incredible crew! Ella wrote this film based on her experience as a teenager, feeling and bottling up rage and with no outlet to express it. This film is a form of cathartic fantasy, that she hopes a lot of people can relate to.

Chiara Henger | CO-PRODUCER | (she/they)

Chiara found her passion for producing while studying Film and Television at Swinburne University; she has now successfully produced multiple shorts film, with several being featured in Film Festivals around the world. Not just behind the camera, but also the curtain, throughout 2022 Chiara produced and stage managed many theatrical productions! Chiara is excited to work closely with Ella Crowley to bring her Sorry, Sorry to life!

Eavelyn Ried | CO-PRODUCER | (she/her)

Eavie is a film maker who is in her final year studying film and teleivision at Swinburne University, she has directed short films and documentaries, most recently DOP on Nite Fruit's music video Won't Sleep. She is very excited to be stepping into the role of producer alongside Chiara.

Owen Morfitt | DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | (they/she/he)

Owen is currently in their final year studying Film & Television at Swinburne University, Owen is seasoned DOP and Director, always trying to creative innovative and unique visual storys with the camera and their stories. This is the first time Owen has worked with Director Ella Crowley and is excited to bring an 90’s edge to Sorry, Sorry.

Siobhan Paterson | PRODUCTION DESIGNER | (she/her)

Siobhan is a current Film & Television student at Swinburne. Coming from her advanced diploma, Siobhan is excited to give the role of production designer a go for the first time. As someone who loves gritty coming-of-age stories surrounding young women and gender-non-conforming folks, as well as fashion and aesthetics, “Sorry, Sorry” is the perfect project to for Siobhan to use her skills on

Zachary Abdilla | EDITOR | (he/him)

Zach has been editing student short films for several years now. This is his second time working with Ella as an editor-director duo and he couldn’t be more happy with the chemistry they’ve formed. Go Bombers!

Solomon Harvey | SOUND DESIGNER | (he/him)

Solomon will be the Sound Designer on Sorry, Sorry. Solomon has worked on multiple projects working closely with his directors to create a sound space that elevates the directors' vision! Wether he’s holding the boom or doing foley, Solomon has mastered his craft when it comes to sound. Solomon is excited to start working on the sound design of the film and will aim to best represent the director’s vision through a close attention to detail.

With your generous help we will be able to bring this film to life with

A fight choreographer 

Production design

Costuming

Film Festivals

Special Equipment Hire

Catering

And more!

We are so grateful for your help, as young student filmmakers hoping to break into the industry. 

THANK YOU!