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In Boy, a college-aged rent boy exposes the truth about the death of a girl in a hit and run accident. Using typography that hovers on screen in place of dialogue, flares of bold colour, dioramic frames, and brutal portraiture reminiscent of Dianne Arbus, director Welby Ings creates a powerful, exquisite perspective on the silent claustrophobia and sexual violence of small town New Zealand. The film gained acclaim both at home and internationally. Accolades included Best Short Film at Cinequest in the United States.
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'Boy' is simply brilliant. From conception to realisation this deeply moving art film scores at the highest level. Wonderful.
Room 8
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Television, 2004 (Full Length)
TV feature on contemporary issues affecting gay New Zealanders
Film, 2004 (Trailer, Excerpts, and Extras)
Feature about small town secrets, boredom and violence
Film, 2004 (Full Length)
A different kind of portrait of a small town in New Zealand
2005 Drifting Clouds Film Festival
John O'Shea Best NZ Film Award
2005 Cinequest Film Festival, USA
Best Short Narrative Film
Finalist - Most
Outstanding Website
The ONYAs 2010 & 2011
Best Entertainment Website
Finalist – Website design
Qantas Media Awards 2009
NZ ON SCREEN 2012
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Sean
Posted at 04.40PM - 07.05.2011
Why have I not seen this before? Story telling told in a deeply moving and unique way, simply wonderful.