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.
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.
BAD AT THIS
2022 • 6 Episodes x 6minutes • Digital • 16x9 • English • Canada
In a culture that constantly rewards perfection and productivity, the docuseries Bad at This reveals whimsically poignant stories about young people who suck at their hobbies and love them anyway.
Failure is wrapped up in so much baggage - anxiety, stress, intimidation, and social pressure. In these six short documentaries, Bad at This profiles diverse individuals who speak candidly about what they suck at, and why they enjoy working at it. These characters delve into their emotions and motivations; with an emphasis on how sucking at an activity is contributing to their overall mental health, and changing their perspective on their identity. They talk about the satisfaction they feel completing a task without worrying about doing it right, and the space they create for self-discovery, self-acceptance, and joy.
Director: Jessie Posthumus
Writer/Producer: Sonya Suraci
Executive Producer: Evan Jones Cinematographer: Benjamin Wong
Editors: Katherine Kwan, Brendan Mills Sound Recordist: Amanda Wong, Jesse Whitty
Official Festival Selections
Hot Docs Canadian International Doc Film Festival 2022
Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festial 2022
Outfest Fusion QTBIPOC Film Festival 2022
Frameline Film Festival 2022
Shorts Not Pants 2022
Lunenberg Doc Fest 2022
T.O. Webfest 2022 | Winner: Best Directing, Webseries
NYC Webfest 2022
Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival 2023
Forest City Film Festival | Winner: Best Documentary Short 2023
