The Common Touch (2017)
The Common Touch tells the story of Jake Bailey, viral sensation and student of Christchurch Boys High School, who was told one week before his graduation speech about his diagnosis of life-threatening cancer.
Director: Mason Cade Packer
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Calvin Kruger as Jake Bailey |
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Eilish Moran as Janine Harrington |
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David Allen as Ross Bailey |
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Danielle Whanau as Nurse |
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Geoffrey Heath as Doctor |
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Alfie Lotz as Young Jake Bailey |
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Martin Biddle as Matt Harrington |
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Laurence Wiseman as Nic Hill |
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Riley Harter as Bartender |
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Sam Sisson as Schoolmate #1 |
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Isaac Manson as Schoolmate #2 |
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Sam Bastida as Schoolmate #3 |
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Lachlan Walsh as Schoolmate #4 |
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Hamish Taylor as Child #1 |
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Bryn Pearson as Child #2 |
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Spencer Pearson as Child #3 |
| Editing | Mason Cade Packer | Editor |
| Sound | James Murray | Sound Editor |
| Writing | Mason Cade Packer | Writer |
| Sound | Nikau Wi Neera | Music |
| Camera | James Murray | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Mason Cade Packer | Director |