The Ick - A Short Film

This is a film by Gen Z, for Gen Z.

 

‘The Ick’ (definition): When someone says or does something that makes you suddenly and irrationally lose all attraction you had towards them.

 

 

Synopsis:

'The Ick' is a romantic comedy about Lily, a judgmental 20-year-old struggling to find love on her countless dates at the restaurant down the road. One night, she stays past closing and strikes up a conversation with Joe, a waiter who’s witnessed all her relationship failures.

She follows Joe through the restaurant as he cleans, telling him all about how she catches ‘the Ick’, the Gen Z word for having impossible standards. Through bad date flashbacks, an ‘Ick count’ and a healthy amount of flirting, Joe helps Lily realise the problem isn’t everyone she dates, but her perspective on love.

 

Meet the Crew:

 

 

Ella Wood (Writer/Director):

While completing her diploma in acting, Ella Wood discovered her love for directing. She has since directed music videos 'Shaking Faith' and 'Don’t Be Fancy,' which combined with various roles on student films, taught her the most effective creative teams acknowledge mistakes as an essential part of learning, and encourages ‘failing forward’.

 

"'The Ick' was inspired by Gen Z Tik Tok humour, and women in comedy like Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Mindy Kahling. I’m passionate about romantic comedies because the best parts of life are love and laughter, and who doesn’t love a film that has both?"

- Ella Wood.

 

Chloe Alford (Producer):

Chloe Alford is an emerging film producer who has produced the Screen-Queensland-supported short films of 'Survive In Silence' and 'The Bathroom in Apartment 22,' as well as the 26th Annual Bond University Film and Television Awards. She is currently working as a Producer’s Assistant for Shirley Pierce and interns in The Steve Jaggi Company’s production department.

 

"'The Ick' features a real standpoint on love, and this narrative’s authenticity is what attracted me to this project. As filmmakers, we want to showcase this genuine aspect of life, exploring the current dating scene and creating an honest outlook on modern love."

- Chloe Alford.

 

James Hudson - Sound Recordist.

Sanaha Nolan - Social Media Marketing Manager.

Mia Erskine - Makeup Artist.

Here's a link to our Concept Document 

Incentives:
- Donate $500 or more: Executive Producer Credit in Film's Credits.
- Donate $250: Full Name included in Film's Credits under 'Special Thanks.'