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.
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.
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
Lennard Smith
Lucas Scheffel
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Chris Duong
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