Death's Requiem
2007 short film
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Death's Requiem is an Australian 2007 short film.[1] It tells of Nathan Chapel, a terminally ill comic book artist with an obsession for death. But When the Grim Reaper himself pays Nathan comes to life to haunt him, Nathan's greatest fears are realized.[2]
| Death’s Requiem | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Marc Furmie |
| Written by | Marc Furmie Ji Hao Lou |
| Produced by | Tim Maddocks |
| Starring | Jai Koutrae |
| Cinematography | Carl Robertson |
Production company | Maddfilms |
Release date |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
The film was produced with financing from Screen Australia.[3]
Cast
- Raoul Agapis as Death
- Darren K. Hawkins as The Removalist
- Jai Koutrae as Nathan
- Billy Milionis as Joe
- Tai Nguyen as Cigarette Seller
- Robin Royce Queree as Homeless Man (as Robin Queree)
- Bruce Spence as John
- Alin Sumarwata as Sarah
Awards
The film was nominated for and received several awards:
| Award | Recipient | Awarding Body | Year | Status | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA & WA Gold Award, Fictional Drama Short | Carl Robertson | Australian Cinematographers Society | 2007 | Winner | [4][5] |
| Best Entry (SA & WA) | Carl Robertson | Australian Cinematographers Society | 2007 | Winner | [6] |
| Best Achievement in Sound for a Short Film | Stephen J. Hope & David Glasser | Australian Screen Sound Guild | 2007 | Winner | [7][8] |
| Best Actor | Jai Koutrae | Method Fest | 2007 | Winner | [9][10] |
| Best Short Film | Marc Furmie | Method Fest | 2007 | Nominee | [11] |
| Best Cinematography | Carl Robertson | Shriekfest | 2007 | Winner | [12][13] |
| Best Super Short Film | Marc Furmie | Shriekfest | 2007 | Nominee | [14] |
| Best Short Film | Marc Furmie | Flickerfest | 2008 | Nominee | [15] |
| Best Achievement in Cinematography | Carl Robertson | St. Kilda Film Festival | 2007 | Winner | [16][17] |
| Best Short Film | Marc Furmie | St. Kilda Film Festival | 2007 | Nominee | [18] |
| Best Short Filme | Marc Furmie | Eerie Horror Fest | 2007 | Nominee | [19] |
| Best Short Film | Marc Furmie | Lucania Film Festival | 2022 | Nominee | [20] |
| Best Actor | Jai Koutrae | Lucania Film Festival | 2008 | Winner | [21] |