Notes from a Fish
Synopsis
An aspiring novelist on the verge of a publishing breakthrough loses his unconventional muse, a tropical fish, sending him and an unstable fisheries officer on a series of bizarre misadventures in search of the fish rumoured to hold mysterious, almost magical powers.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New Zealand International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Levesque, Romy Hooper
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Levesque
- Original Title
- Notes from a Fish
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Lumin Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Levesque, Romy Hooper
Tom Levesque
Eva Trebilco
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Levesque
Director
Romy Hooper
Director
Tom Levesque
Writer
Eva Trebilco
Producer
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What is Notes from a Fish about?
An aspiring novelist on the verge of a publishing breakthrough loses his unconventional muse, a tropical fish, sending him and an unstable fisheries officer on a series of bizarre misadventures in search of the fish rumoured to hold mysterious, almost magical powers.
Who directed Notes from a Fish?
Notes from a Fish was directed by Tom Levesque, Romy Hooper.
Who stars in Notes from a Fish?
The principal cast of Notes from a Fish includes Romy Hooper, Tom Sainsbury, Yvette Parsons, Arlo Gibson, Emilio Mancilla.
When was Notes from a Fish released and how long is it?
Notes from a Fish was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.