Showboy
Synopsis
After the unexpected death of his mother, a young football player, Julian Maxwell, finds himself struggling to support his depressed, unemployed father while fighting to keep safe the secret he once shared with his mother: He's not only gay, but performs drag shows. SHOWBOY is a film about family, loss and the exploration of freedom and sexuality in the face of affliction.
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Showboy (Short Film) - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-03
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samuel Leighton-Dore
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Leighton-Dore
- Original Score
- David Pritchard-Blunt
- Original Title
- Showboy
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Metro Screen, BNZ Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samuel Leighton-Dore
Samuel Leighton-Dore
David Pritchard-Blunt
Callan Green
Mat Evans
David Opitz, Diana Burnett
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel Leighton-Dore
Director
Samuel Leighton-Dore
Writer
David Pritchard-Blunt
Original Music Composer
Mat Evans
Editor
Diana Burnett
Producer
Callan Green
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Showboy
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What is Showboy about?
After the unexpected death of his mother, a young football player, Julian Maxwell, finds himself struggling to support his depressed, unemployed father while fighting to keep safe the secret he once shared with his mother: He's not only gay, but performs drag shows. SHOWBOY is a film about family, loss and the exploration of freedom and sexuality in the face of affliction.
Who directed Showboy?
Showboy was directed by Samuel Leighton-Dore.
Who stars in Showboy?
The principal cast of Showboy includes Lucas Pittaway, Malcolm Kennard, Richie Finger, Stephanie King, Matt Levett.
When was Showboy released and how long is it?
Showboy was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Showboy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Showboy was composed by David Pritchard-Blunt.