Films
PACKING
LIGHT
The Promotion
About the Film
About the Project
The Promotion is a group project made by Erik and his classmates from the Humber’s Film & Multiplatform Storytelling Program. The project's main purpose was as an exercise in Blocking.
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Written by Lucas Cullinton and Erik Watkinson
Directed by Erik Watkinson
Co-Edited by Shanmukha Burugula and Lucas Cullinton
DOP Shaunmukha Burugula
Sound by Avneet Mokha
Casting by Debbie Zalamea
About the Film
“Facing the biggest adventure of his life, Arthur must decide what luggage he will be bringing with him, physical and emotional.”
Ten years after meeting at camp, Arthur and Audrey have made the long-overdue decision to move in with each other. While packing his apartment, Arthur sorts through some old possessions which bring up some good memories and old anxieties. These anxieties conjure up Arthur’s imaginary friend Peter, who is the living embodiment of his fears and negative values. In order to move on with his life, Arthur must stand up to Peter and conquer his fears, anxieties, and pain.
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Staring:
Lucas Budziak
Emily Cully
Thomas Calle
as Arthur
as Audrey
as Peter
About the Project
Erik wrote, directed & co-edited the short film, PACKING LIGHT, as his thesis project for Humber’s Film & Multiplatform Storytelling course.
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Wirten & Directed by Erik Watkinson
Co-Edited by Shanmukha Burugula and Erik Watkinson
DOP Shaunmukha Burugula
Sound by Vishal Singh & Debbie Zalamea