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Kiwi film The Coffin Club to have North American premiere
Kiwi film The Coffin Club to have North American premiere at SXSW
Quirky Kiwi short film The Coffin Club has been accepted to screen at South By South West in Austin, Texas, one of America’s most popular film festivals.
Created by filmmakers Briar March and Kim Harrop, the comedic documentary musical features a group of free-spirited Kiwi seniors who have formed a community group to construct and customize their own low-cost coffins. Coffin themes include everything from Elvis to chickens and beyond.
“We’re so excited and honored to screen at South By South West,” said Producer Kim Harrop.
“The festival celebrates the offbeat and the innovative, so it’s a great home for our crazy little film.”
Part of the Loading Docs collection, and funded by NZ on Air, the Film Commission and Te Māngai Pāho, The Coffin Club brought home a Silver gong at the NZCS Cinematography Awards last year and has gained widespread international attention since it’s release in July 2017.
Video: https://vimeo.com/229063637
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/pr9j1jo4mf04bo7/AAAxl099bu_KnU3CuRk_zhaVa?dl=0
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