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	DEAD DUCK: PART I Dead Duck is the first narrative short film attempted by Cheesemint. Written by Matthew Stogdon, it's a retrospective take on a life in retail, using a wartime backdrop and character types from Norse mythology. A unit of five soldiers are sent out to track and pursue a deserter by the name of Private Lock. As they make their way through the forest landscape they discuss the implications of hunting and executing one of their own. Tensions run high and cracks begin to form before the unit eventually locate their target. Written and filmed in the downtime between the Six Shorts and Unlocked, Dead Duck was an attempt to create a film with comedic elements but a primarily serious storyline. In addition to the change of tone, an all-male cast was selected, including new faces, offering an entirely different feel to any project previously filmed. In addition to the two part main feature [Part I / Part II], there is also the Trailer and Outtakes videos for you to enjoy.		DEAD DUCK: PART II Filmed over two seven-hour shoots, under a blazing sun (that frequently sought cover under clouds, messing up the lighting continuity) Dead Duck was a gruelling woodland experience. The first words out of Dave Chapman's mouth on arrival was "I've got no signal! This is like the start of a horror film! Why can I hear chainsaws!?" but ultimately we got what we came for. Sergeant Oakes / Dave Chapman Corporal Frost / Alex Guttridge Private Heath / Adam Gunton Private Thorne / Matthew Stogdon Private Taylor / Tim Maytom Private Lock? / Charles Meigh Colonel Sturluson / Ernesto Gonzalez Sergeant Cutter / Debs Chapman Corporal Weaver / Emma-Jane Corsan Lance Cpl Spinner / Georgie Oatley Including our cast, Debs Chapman, Georgie Oatley, Emma-Jane Corsan, Charlie Meigh and Mark Reynolds doubled as vital crew members who were on hand as-and-when their services were required.
						THE UNRAVELLING Accompanying the Dead Duck footage is a short story written by Debs Chapman entitled, The Unravelling. Set during the events in Dead Duck, this story follows a secondary unit trailing the Northmen. Offering an expansion to the story, it also explains a few random shots within the film that may feel out of place. This file can be downloaded directly from the site in PDF form here. Enjoy. LEGAL Dead Duck was filmed and produced in Norwich, UK. All rights are reserved. Original concepts, designs, imagery are copyright to the Cheesemint name, its contributors and affiliates. All sets, props, make-up and costumes were provided by members of the cast and crew. Internal and external locations were filmed with permission.
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