Drop Bear
Adventure Mystery Short Film • 2014
A rebellious teenager sneaks away from his school camp in the Australian bush, only to stumble onto a terrifying creature that was never meant to be found.
About the Film
Drop Bear is an adventure-mystery short film following Adam, a thrill-seeking teenager who defies the rules during a school campout in the Australian bush. As he searches for real adventure beyond the campfire, Adam encounters more than he bargained for, a strange creature lurking in the treetops.
Caught between his desire for discovery and the danger he's unearthed, Adam faces not only the natural elements, but the trust of his friends, and a deepening mystery that no adult wants to explain.
Shot on location in rugged bushland, Drop Bear explores themes of risk, youthful ambition, and the thrill (and danger) of chasing the unknown.
Behind the Scenes
Credits
Cast
Adam – Lennard Smith
Scarlett – Julie Dickson
Melissa – Kelsie McDonald
Zack – Nathan Wright
Daniel Haughton – Jason McKell
Mr Green – Lucas Scheffel
George – Daniel Chlonta
Slapped Guy – Ben Stoddart
Charlotte – Jessica Tindall
Written, Directed & Edited By
Lennard Smith
Director of Photography
Lucas Scheffel
Camera Operators
Bryce Bowen, Chloe Callistemon, Phillip Johnson, Matthew Poidevin
Steadicam Operator
Matthew Poidevin
Clapper Loader
Ellie Gale
Sound Recordists
Melinda Dimond, Elizabeth Duong, Keichi Enomoto, Ashley Pardey, Joshua Pitt, Ellie Gale
Boom Swingers
Keichi Enomoto, Jessica Tindall
Photography
Lauren Alice, Ashley Pardey, Shane Sadowsky, Ellie Gale
Makeup Artists
Jenny Banks, Cheyenne Bradshaw, Alex Ellis, Emma Lucas, Anna Reeves, Jana Wills
Production Assistants
James Kesig, Dylan McCartney
Sound Designer
Luke Vickery
Composer
Loic Valmy
Poster Design
Chris Duong
Sponsored By
Rosco Canoes & Kayaks, Neurum Creek Bush Retreat, Dropbear Adventures
Special Thanks
Andrew Frost, John & Kathy Sadowsky, Carmel Lui & Gerry, Anna & Darcy Reeves, Marie Innis, James Kesic, Therese Fairbrother