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The Six Dollar Fifty Man

Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers 2009 14m Short film
  • Drama

In this award-winning short film, eight-year-old Andy’s make-believe superhero world gets a reality check: he has to confront playground bullies and the headmaster in order to rescue his pride, and his only friend. The gutsy outsider’s trails in the playground were inspired by filmmakers Mark Albiston's and Louis Sutherland’s upbringing on the Kapiti Coast. The film was a breakout festival hit. Amongst a haul of awards collected in its brown satchel were a win at Sundance, and special distinctions at Cannes and Berlin. It was invited to more than 80 festivals around the world.