Cumnock based writer-performer Jack Dodds (one of the creators of and performers in Murder Horse, that premiered last week in Bathurst) is part of a team that has received funding from Screen NSW’s Short to Feature Fast Track program. Filmmaking team Jack Dodds, Abby Gallaway, Hannah-Rae Meegan and Monique Terry will develop a short and feature film both titled Meat Raffle.
The Short to Feature Fast Track program, which first launched in 2023, supports emerging to mid-level NSW creatives with up to $75,000 in funding to produce a short film or proof of concept, as well as script development funds for a low budget feature film. The funding will support teams in advancing their projects to the next stage, while also assisting to attract further financing.
MEAT RAFFLE
Short film and feature film: Meat Raffle
Synopsis: When Karli Boody returns to her drought ravaged hometown of Dirt Springs, she wins the local meat raffle, only to discover she’s the sacrificial lamb. Marked for human sacrifice to bring the rain, Karli must fight to survive as she uncovers a ruthless, cult-like family running the town and begins to suspect her mother’s death was part of their twisted traditions.
Key Creatives: Jack Dodds (Co-Writer), Abby Gallaway (Co-Writer/Co-Director), Hannah-Rae Meegan (Co-Writer/Producer), Monique Terry (Co-Writer/Co-Director)
Executive Producer: Nick Batzias (Good Thing Productions)
Read more: Screen NSW – New NSW filmmakers in the spotlight with Short To Feature Fast Track
Pictured: funding recipients, Jack third from the right/ Screen NSW