THE HUG

Two friends experience a strange phenomenon when their goodbye method evolves from a handshake into a hug.

Project Type: Short Film
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 5 minutes 16 seconds
Completion Date: February 10, 2024
Country of Origin: Australia
Language: English
Aspect Ratio: 2:1

Written & Directed By: Drew Kendell
Produced By: Cameron Davis
Executive Producers: Bruce Davis & Trisna Davis
1st AD: Jed Cowper

Cast: Matthew Hawksworth, St John Cowcher, Greg McNeill, Sarah McNeill, Stan Briggs, Bruce Denny, Joe Henderson

Official Selections & Nominations:

Austin Film Festival
Official Selection
FilmQuest
Official Selection & Best Micro Short Film Nomination
WA Screen Culture Awards
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography Nomination
CinefestOz Film Festival
Official Selection & Best Director Finalist 2024 Nomination
Revelation Perth International Film Festival
Official Selection
More TBA

Director Of Photography: Elliott Nieves
1st AC: Paolo Feliciano
2nd AC: Georgia Brown
Additional 1st AC: Bassem Azer
Gaffer: Michael Titter
Lighting Assistants: Matt O' Sullivan, Alex Gibbs, Luke Hackett

Production Designer: Gabrielle Butler
Set Dresser: Tegan Weir
Stanby Props: Jordi Nieves

Editor: Oliver Dear
Colourist: Elliott Nieves
VFX Artists: Jarrad Russell, Joe Henderson

Sound Recordist: Diego Espinoza
Audio Post Facility: Envelope Audio
Composer/Sound Design & Mix: Ned Beckley
Featured Music: "Frost Giant" The Spruce Campbells

Storyboard Artist: Cody Cameron-Brown
On-set Photography: Kori Reay-Mackey
Graphic Design: Peter Cheng

Equipment Rental: Location Equipment

Special Thanks: Aaron McCann, Brightside Live, Chris Busch, Dan Thom, Darielle Browne, James Andrews-Coulter, Mark Wong, Michael Kieller & The Mustang Bar, Good Blokes Co, Rory Harms, Tim Whitlock