AVE MARIA
(2012) When Daniel loses his mother he discovers Maria. But who is Maria? A dark comedy about photography and obsession, ‘Ave Maria’ explores the similarity between grief and desire.
Written & directed by Venetia Taylor
Produced by Daniel Prypchan
Cast
Frances Duca (Maria)
Daniel Prypchan (Daniel)
Venetia Taylor (Sam)
Mark Langham (Teacher)
Stefan Meyer, Alya Drobot, Catherine Mrisho, Jeff Brooks, Jennifer Van Heeckeren, Stef Funnell, Deanne Panya & Beany Panya (Students)
Crew
Director of Photography: Luke A. W. Howlin
Production Manager: Belinda Krause
Sound: Gene Taylor
Editor: Luke A. W. Howlin & Venetia Taylor
Sound Mixer: Nicholas Rowse
Music: Daryl Wallis
Music performed by: Daryl Wallis, Daniel Prypchan & Alya Drobot
Screenings
2013 Official Selection Carmarthen Bay Film Festival, UK
2013 Official Selection Outpost Film Festival, Perth
2012 Euroshorts Film Festival, Poland
2012 Flimmer Film Festival, Sweden
2012 Official Selection Sarnia Shorts, UK
2012 Official Selection NYC Filmmaker’s Festival, US
2012 Official Selection Frederick Film Festival
2012 Official Selection Deep Fried Film Festival, Scotland
© Venetia Taylor & Human Productions 2012













