ROCKET FUEL
“Directed and written by Jessie Posthumus, this down-to-earth yet lyrical short drama functions much like a snapshot in the life of three close-knit siblings, one where the small, precisely observed details speak volumes about their lives and relationships together. The narrative scale is small, capturing an errand one morning during the summer. The visuals are naturalistic, but their simplicity belies a keen sense of observation and sensitivity. What emerges is a touching yet melancholic portrait of three children who only have one another as they fend for themselves in a world that is increasingly disquieting in ways large and small." - Omeleto
The feature film based on the short is currently in development.
Director: Jessie Posthumus | Co-Producers: Sarah Quan, Jeff Chiu | Cinematographer: Benjamin Wong
Editor: Andrea Ziedenberg Original Score: Kyle McCrae | Production Design: Melissa Wright
Costumes by: Anastasia Popova | First Assistant Director: Joe Craib Hair and Make Up: Nehnika Williams
Sound Recordist: Amanda Wong | Sound Design by Drew Thomas | Sound Mixing by S. Quinn Hoodless
Official Selection: Palm Springs Shortfest 2022
Official Selection: Montreal Festival du nouveau cinéma 2022
Official Selection: Vancouver International Film Festival 2022
Official Selection: FIN Atlantic International Film Festival 2022
Official Selection: International Film Festival of Ottawa 2023
Official Selection: Festival Regard 2023
Official Selection: RiverRun International Film Festival 2023
Official Selection: Pendance Film Festival 2023
/ Winner: Best Short Film 2023