Ash: Ashley Thorndyke - Work in Progress (1995)
his film records the devising of a “work in progress” by theatre director Ashley Thorndyke (Jason Hoyte). The concept — by Duncan Sarkies (Two Little Boys, Scarfies) — mocks the gamut of thesp and drama school cliches: from ‘wanky’ director to wacky warm-up exercises (animal impersonations, primal screams, Love Boat theme song). Peter Burger, fresh out of Broadcasting School, co-directs, and the willing cast is drawn from the 90s Wellington theatre scene orbiting around Bats and Victoria University. Future Conchord Jemaine Clement memorably learns to get loose.
Directors: Peter Burger, Duncan Sarkies.
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Jonny Brugh as Felipe |
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Jemaine Clement as Eli |
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Jason Hoyte as Ashley |
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Phil McMurtrie as Abel |
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Justin Telford as Miriam |
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Jason Whyte as Rhys |
| Directing | Peter Burger | Director |
| Directing | Duncan Sarkies | Director |
| Editing | Peter Burger | Editor |
| Camera | Peter Burger | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Duncan Sarkies | Camera Operator |
| Sound | Mel Johnston | Boom Operator |