(Not So) Great Expectations (2022)
You must follow your own path, even at the disapproval of others.
Anna dreams of her life after high school, to move away and become an actress, despite her mother Jaya's expectations for her to become a doctor. On the day of Anna's big audition, Jaya organises Anna a scholarship interview, forcing her to choose between family or ambition.
Director: Christie Hammond
Genre: Family, Drama
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: August 26, 2022
Cast
- Lauren Campbell - Anna
- Keana Pillay - Lana
- Monika Dhamija - Jaya
- Justin Markham - Doctor Sam Jefferies
- Ellie Cutbush - Teacher
- Manav Seghal - Rahul
- Nidhi Kanwar - Sameera
- Sharon Fernandes - Rahul's Mother
- Mikayla Connolly - Waiting Room Extra 1
- Michael Prince - Waiting Room Extra 2
Screenplay
Music: Nicholas Gardiner
Cinematography: Yihuang Wen
Editing: Jessie van Zalm, Max Beaton
Production: Curtin University
Country: Australia
Language: English, हिन्दी
Budget: $1,610
Original Language: en
Themes
The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Touching Family Stories
Keywords
dreams, mother daughter relationship, aspiring actress
More Films by Director: Christie Hammond
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is (Not So) Great Expectations about?
- Anna dreams of her life after high school, to move away and become an actress, despite her mother Jaya's expectations for her to become a doctor. On the day of Anna's big audition, Jaya organises Anna a scholarship interview, forcing her to choose between family or ambition.
- Who directed (Not So) Great Expectations?
- (Not So) Great Expectations was directed by Christie Hammond.
- Who stars in (Not So) Great Expectations?
- (Not So) Great Expectations stars Lauren Campbell, Keana Pillay, Monika Dhamija, Justin Markham, Ellie Cutbush, Manav Seghal.
- How long is (Not So) Great Expectations?
- (Not So) Great Expectations has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is (Not So) Great Expectations?
- (Not So) Great Expectations is a Family, Drama film.
- What is the budget of (Not So) Great Expectations?
- (Not So) Great Expectations had a budget of $1,610.
- Where was (Not So) Great Expectations produced?
- (Not So) Great Expectations was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of (Not So) Great Expectations?
- The themes of (Not So) Great Expectations include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Touching Family Stories.