'Trunkload' - A Massey University honors, short film project.

Kia Ora! My name is Kate Saunders, I am a screen arts student. I am currently studying my fourth honors year at Massey University Wellington. Majoring in film production.

For my final year, I'm leading a short film project called, 'Trunkload'. Which is about a gloomy and jaded used car salesman. Who under threat of losing his job by his boss, must make his next sale a success. But gets put at his wits end, when struggling to find a suitable vehicle for his most difficult client yet; A group of lively and impulsive circus clowns. Searching to buy the perfect clown car.

Genre and Themes: A physical comedy. Vintage-style silent film. Inspired by Charlie Chaplin films. Using exclusively black, white, grey, and red color themes.

Project research question: ‘By intentionally limiting key audio and visual storytelling aspects, inspired by the silent film era. How can restrictions potentially influence untapped creativity within cast and crew?’

I intend to create a 10-12 minute short film, that curates a fun and explorative environment for anyone in collaboration. Encouraging talented individuals involved in the production process to fully manifest their limitless creative potential, within the paradoxically limited technical boundaries.