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When The Chips Are Down

by Kieran Williams, NSW

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Reel Australia 2010/2011 Division
Reel Australia Short Film
Submitted 12:03PM, 03 December 2010 16 Comments

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This film attempts to portray the Australian sense of Optimism. Even when the situation doesn't look great and "the chips are down" we still have the conviction that things will be "alright mate!". We are not merely stoics, but rather we refuse to let life's troubles get us down.

Fortunately for most of us, things are holding up better than they appear to be for poor Greg, although I'm sure we can all relate to his circumstances in one way or another. In my opinion, it is the ability to keep our woes and defeats in context that makes Australians the most easy going and uplifting people in the world.

I have tried to capture the colloquial language and knock-about sense of humor that make us unique in the English speaking world. The suburban land-scape, while simple in comparison to our spectacular landmarks, has a warmth and homeliness to it.

The (now internationally famous) Dunlop Volleys, the Toyota Hilux and the towering power lines in our back yard, I felt, had to be included.

Who or What is Featured in the Film?

A young Australian bumps into his friend who has a laugh with him before they head off for a beer.

Location

Richmond, Rouse Hill, Pennant Hills NSW

Date Taken

13 November 2010

Comments on Kieran's Entry

16
  1. 1

    dee davison

    Amazing!
    10:20 PM
    07 December 2010
  2. 2

    Juan Zaragoza

    Fantastic! Love the music.
    10:48 PM
    07 December 2010
  3. 3

    owen williams

    make sure you click the actual 'Vote' link not just the facebook 'like' link!!
    01:01 AM
    08 December 2010
  4. 4

    Martin Wijangco

    Awesome vid mate. Long live the volleys!
    07:20 PM
    08 December 2010
  5. 5

    Helena Canaris

    amazing vid. dude
    09:47 PM
    08 December 2010
  6. 6

    Robert Behan

    Your fair-dinkum depiction of the Aussie attitude is spot on and incredible mate! Good job
    11:17 PM
    14 December 2010
  7. 7

    shivjot grewal

    awesome,wonderful and mindblowing.....gud job kieran......nd it show the positve atitude of aussi's....and they believe live life as a kings size.......superb
    04:44 PM
    15 December 2010
  8. 8

    Anne-Marie Irwin

    This really captures an Aussie attitude superbly...
    10:24 AM
    20 December 2010
  9. 9

    David Chee

    A familiar Australian story! Well Done!
    02:29 PM
    24 December 2010
  10. 10

    David Chee

    A familiar Australian story! Well Done!
    02:29 PM
    24 December 2010
  11. 11

    Tim Abrams

    Great stuff mate - ''hope you get the job"!!
    05:33 PM
    15 January 2011
  12. 12

    josh dunn

    Great Australian film guys well done.... all the best.. ;-)
    10:07 PM
    15 January 2011
  13. 13

    Winni Kim

    Lovely film.....Great Job Mig ~ and good luck!
    01:35 AM
    16 January 2011
  14. 14

    Mandy York

    You have given us an in depth view of the "real" Australian culture. Very hard to do but you have captured it in a nutshell. Excellent. You have a talent.
    12:16 PM
    16 January 2011
  15. 15

    Mandy York

    You have given us an in depth view of the "real" Australian culture. Very hard to do but you have captured it in a nutshell. Excellent. You have a talent.
    12:16 PM
    16 January 2011
  16. 16

    Alex McKindra

    Wonderful video. Amazing talent. You should be very proud of your skills.
    01:11 AM
    17 January 2011
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