Homeful Bliss
Synopsis
One evening, 38-year-old Frank returns to his quiet residential house where his family has organised a surprise birthday party. Everybody is present: his wife, two children, brother, sister-in-law, his father… even the babysitter. They toast, his favourite meal is served and a birthday cake provided. But, amid the celebration, there are hints that things aren't really what they seem to be…
Section: Narrative Shorts Competition
Premiere Status: North American Premiere
Country: Belgium
Language: Dutch with English Subtitles
Year: 2015
Runtime: 14min
Credits
Director: Jan Van Dyck
Producer: Peter De Maegd
Screenwriter: Jan Van Dyck
Cinematographer: Richard Van Oosterhout NSC/SBC
Editor: Jan Hameeuw
Production Designer: Merijn Sep
Sound Designer: Yves De Mey
Music: Nicolas Rombouts
Principal Cast: Stijn Van Opstal, Joke De Bruyn, Kes Bakker, Adriana Bakker, Robby Cleiren, Iris Van Cauwenbergh, François Beukelaers, Indra De Bruyn
Director Bio
Jan Van Dyck (April 16, 1971) is a freelance scriptwriter, director and script doctor. He has many years of experience in theatre. In 2010, he made a shift towards television and film. As a writer and director, Jan made the short films UNTIL IT HITS YOU (2013) and HOMEFUL BLISS (2015). Currently, he is preparing his film DE GLOED.
Contact
Distributor: RADIATOR IP Sales
Sales Agent: RAIDATOR IP Sales
Public Film Contact
Peter De Maegd
Potemkino
pdm@potemkino.com
Publicity Contact
Ben Vandendaele
ben@radiatorsales.eu