Sheepskin (2024)
Casey, a timid Hospitality worker, works at an isolated country club near Wellington, hiding his deep trauma behind a friendly demeanor and finding comfort in a sheepskin pocket square. His routine life is disrupted when Hunter, an abrasive guest, arrives, triggering Casey's buried inner turmoil. During a masquerade event, Hunter's relentless taunts push Casey to his breaking point. The tension culminates in a violent confrontation, where Casey attacks Hunter, and reveals their shared past and the depth of Casey's torment. As the dust settles, Casey dons Hunter’s wolf mask, staring at the club. The silence now filled with a sense of foreboding and uncertainty.
Director: Mathew Kelly
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: December 30, 2024
Cast
- Mark Mathews - The Bear Guest
- Andrew Phillips - Casey
- Paul Newborough - Hunter
Screenplay
Cinematography: Bailey Cox
Editing: Kaitlyn Monti-Ellery
Production: Lascelle Studios, Foxcroft Industries
Country: New Zealand
Original Language: en
Keywords
country club, hospitality, rich vs poor, traumatic past, old money
More Films by Director: Mathew Kelly
More Films in Genre: Thriller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sheepskin about?
- Casey, a timid Hospitality worker, works at an isolated country club near Wellington, hiding his deep trauma behind a friendly demeanor and finding comfort in a sheepskin pocket square. His routine life is disrupted when Hunter, an abrasive guest, arrives, triggering Casey's buried inner turmoil. During a masquerade event, Hunter's relentless taunts push Casey to his breaking point. The tension culminates in a violent confrontation, where Casey attacks Hunter, and reveals their shared past and the depth of Casey's torment. As the dust settles, Casey dons Hunter’s wolf mask, staring at the club. The silence now filled with a sense of foreboding and uncertainty.
- Who directed Sheepskin?
- Sheepskin was directed by Mathew Kelly.
- Who stars in Sheepskin?
- Sheepskin stars Mark Mathews, Andrew Phillips, Paul Newborough.
- How long is Sheepskin?
- Sheepskin has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is Sheepskin?
- Sheepskin is a Thriller film.
- Where was Sheepskin produced?
- Sheepskin was produced in New Zealand.