Get to know the short film: DEIGHTIES, 8min, Australia, Documentary/Romance

Short Film Played at the ROMANCE FEEDBACK Film Festival in Los Angeles (September 2017)

Having lost his wife 18 months earlier, octogenarian Phil decides that he no longer wishes to be alone anymore and to embark on a quest to find new love. Times have changed though, and Phil needs to navigate the complexities of the modern tools at his disposal for finding a mate, such as online match-making
services and mobile applications. Heart-warming and nostalgic, Deighties explores the ever changing world of courting, the difficulties of growing old single, and highlights the simple undeniable truth that in one way or another, everyone is searching for companionship. Ultimately, Phil finds a suitable candidate with whom he embarks on a first date: but will he find true love?

 Film Type:Documentary, Short, Student
Runtime:8 minutes
Completion Date:October 21, 2016
Production Budget:200 AUD
Country of Origin:Australia
Country of Filming:Australia
Film Language:English
Shooting Format:Digital