PRESS KIT

Starring Ian Mune & Mark Mitchinson, PULLING UP STUMPS is a 13-minute comic drama that’s set in the Central Otago area—a place of hard farming, stalwart neighbours, and dry as dust humour. It’s a Kiwi short film full of pathos, understanding, and laughter. And one recalcitrant rooster! Get the key facts, read the logline & synopsis, browse through our press coverage, explore useful links, or download the film stills.


KEY FACTS

Photo Credit: Still Vision Photography
  • TITLE: Pulling Up Stumps
  • LENGTH: 13 Minutes
  • GENRE: Comic Drama
  • FORMAT: Digital
  • ASPECT RATIO: 1.85:1
  • SOUND MIX: 5.1 Theatrical
  • SHOT ON: Arri Alexa Mini
  • AVAILABLE SCREENING FORMATS: DCP; H.264; Pro Res
  • COMPLETION DATE: June 1, 2023
  • COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Aotearoa New Zealand
  • CAST: Ian Mune, Mark Mitchinson & Giovanni
  • WRITER & DIRECTOR: Elinor Teele
  • CINEMATOGRAPHER: Alun Bollinger NZCS (AlBol)
  • CO-PRODUCERS: Phillida Perry & Emma Martini
  • EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Brett Mills & Elinor Teele
  • TEAM STUMPS: View Cast Bios and Team Bios

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STORY

Photo Credit: George Cassells

LOGLINE: Amidst the dust & shadows of a Central Otago woolshed, a grumpy old man is obliged to listen to a humorous tale from a meddlesome stranger.


SYNOPSIS: On a dusty day in Central Otago, a man in his 80s enters his workshop. His mission? To fix a broken kitchen appliance.

His task is interrupted by the arrival of a chatty stranger and an irksome rooster. After several attempts to get rid of distractions, the old man is forced to listen to the tales of his visitor, including the saga of an obstinate stump.

Gradually, it becomes clear that the stranger may not be so strange. And the story may have more meaning than first meets the ear.

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PRESS COVERAGE

MOUNTAIN SCENE: Ian Mune starring in local short film (Nov. 10, 2022);  Short film’s all go (March 9, 2023); Two good old roosters (March 23, 2023)

CRUX: Locals and veteran stars shine in ‘sensitive, emotional, and nuanced’ Arrowtown movie (March 24, 2023)

WIFT NZ: Female-helmed comedy drama seeks financial support (Nov. 30, 2022)


Photo Credit: Elinor Teele

FILM STILLS

Photo Credit: Still Vision Photography

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Poster Image
Cast Photo
Ian Mune
Mark Mitchinson
Tinkering
Gents at the Bench
Elinor Teele at Work
AlBol & Rudi at Work
AlBol
Elinor Teele - Writer Director
Elinor Teele
Phillida Perry
Emma Martini
Women in Film

Photo Credit: The Jack’s

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Examining the Script
Discussing the Shot List

Photo Credit: George Cassells

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Ian Mune & Giovanni
Memories
Director & Actors

Photo Credit: Elinor Teele

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Hoard Wall
Toolbench
Seeder
Woodworking Corner
Camera Crew
The Jack’s
Crown Terrace