AUCKLAND, Today: Reel Factory is proud (and slightly nervous) to announce the release of Lollipop Man, a darkly hilarious short film co-written by and starring the unstoppable David Correos. You know his stand-up comedy—now see him perform it to cows.
Says Correos on his performance: “Moooooo”
A workplace comedy set on a roadwork site, ‘Lollipop Man’ follows a wannabe stand-up comedian who is challenged to keep a car crash survivor alive until the ambulance arrives. Directed and co-written by agency creative Sam Deane (Pitchblack), this film is equal parts lol and what-the-hell-did-I-just-watch.
“My Mum didn’t like it. But she thought it was very well made. Israel Adesanya ‘liked’ the trailer, so that was pretty cool.” – Sam Deane
On early reactions, Sam says: “My Mum didn’t like it. But she thought it was very well made. Israel Adesanya ‘liked’ the trailer, so that was pretty cool.”
Correos, best known for his chaotic energy and Billy T Award-winning comedy, takes things to the next level in Lollipop Man, proving that dying on stage isn’t always just a metaphor. He’s joined by a stellar Kiwi cast including Hamish Parkinson, Tammy Davis, Donna Brookbanks and Sam’s 87-year-old grandfather.
The best part? You don’t have to wait. Lollipop Man is out now and free to watch below.
Says Dan Watkins, EP Reel Factory: “It’s short. You have time.”
CREDITS
Director: Sam Deane
Writers: David Correos, Sam Deane
Producer: Simon Woodard
EP: Dan Watkins
Prod Co: Reel Factory
Paul: David Correos
Kevin: Hamish Parkinson
Billy: Tammy Davis
Deborah: Donna Brookbanks
Farmer: Tony Edgar
1st AD: Jonny Moffatt
PC: Julia Marchwicka
DP: Chris Watkins
1st AC: Brad Colman
2nd AC: Taiga Wakino
Gaffer: John Bell at Darkside Lighting
Best Boy: Rocco at Darkside Lighting
Sound Recordist: Makoto Takaoka
Production Designer: Tom Holden
Standby Onset/Buyer: Izzy Olsen
Art Assist / Props Builder: Deen Wimbrow
Wardrobe / Makeup: Rochelle Strathdee
Prosthetics Modeller/Standby Artist: Laura Stables
Prosthetics Standby Artist: Kylee Strathdee
Safety / Script Supervisor: Eva Fulco
Locations: Benny Tatton
Unit: Eagle Has Landed
Stills: Stephen Langdon
BTS: Seb Ramdhanie
Editor: Sam Deane
Colour: Marc McCarthy
VFX: Leon Senf
Sound & Additional Music: Liquid Studios
Posters: James Wendelborn
Accounts: Nicole Roebeck
Catering: Two Treats Catering
Music: LA Women
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