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A reclusive taxidermist, through falling in love, reconnects with the living world from which he has withdrawn from.
“...an image driven film that subtly brings alive the world of two diverse artists, using minimalist dialogue, provoking atmospherics and clever reveals. It was a pleasure to read.” - Ray Mooney*, Screenwriter.
In an isolated park a dark and lonely figure moves about collecting dead animals to take back to his shop and taxidermy, adding them to his growing family. This recluse is Carl, a taxidermist who has disconnected from the world around him and falls deeper into a pit that’s alluring and comforting. He is protected from his insecurities because the outside world is replaced by a world he can control, though it’s not quite right as he is unhappy and not fully content.
Soon an outsider enters his world that threatens to expose his insecurity and disrupt his shy and withdrawn nature. However he finds she is able to fill the void he has been feeling and Carl’s situation becomes one that transforms him. Upon Elaina’s death Carl has come to the realisation through finding love that “…it’s better to have a brief moment, than own something forever.” And his life is changed for the better.
*Ray Mooney is a screenwriter, novelist, playwright who lectures in all three. His screenplay, Everynight Everynight, co-written with Alkinos Tsilimidos, was nominated for an AFI for Best Adapted Screenplay.
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What you should know.
Eternally Yours is a short film written & directed by VCA Graduate Anthony Cox.
The film is currently in the development stage with production yet to be schedule for 2010, the budget is estimated to reach $50,000 AUD with funding being sourced from private equity investors and/or the states film initiatives.
Eternally Yours was written by VCA School of Film & TV graduate Anthony Cox in his final year of study, it has been shelved for the past two years. The script is described as being, ‘well written...holding interest throughout with the main character, Carl, undergoing a significant change and satisfying emotional journey’ - Ray Mooney*, Screenwriter. Running time is set to be 10-15 minutes.
It will be predominately shot on a sound stage and will feature several locations from some of the states parks. We are expecting to shoot on motion picture stock and once completed Eternally Yours will be marketed heavily on the international film festival circuit.