Micro Short
Pop N Possum
Directed by Christian Staats, Aminah A Malek
AFIN 2021 Nominee
- 2021
- 7m
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Australia - English
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Synopsis
In an act of carelessness a possum loses its home and decides the house of an old man is where it wants to live. Despite several sneaky attempts to get inside, it’s multiple attempts are foiled by the old man. Finally, one day the Possum finally makes it inside the house and is discovered by the old man. Startled, the possum runs rampant inside the old man’s house until it gets booted out. After the old man’s victory he feels guilty and realises to find the peace and happiness he desires he must learn to live alongside the possum as friends.
What makes this one special
- A first-time filmmaker
- A student film