19/12/2024
Aussie YA drama #VANLIFE (EMOTIONAL) to feature in Shorts TV ‘Reel Australia season promo’ in January 2025
Australian production company 16Czechs and Armchair Safari Productions, together with UK-based sales house Videoplugger are delighted to announce that young adult drama “#VANLIFE (EMOTIONAL)” has been picked up in a deal with the entertainment company Shorts International to be broadcast on ShortsTV, TVCortos, Amazon prime video and TV channels operated by Shorts International.
Is a multi-award-winning Australian indie thriller that has garnered massive international and domestic acclaim.
When a seemingly perfect yet hopelessly unsuccessful Youtube #VanLife couple Zach & Kiki, accidentally commit a murder whilst live streaming straight to their fans, they decide to capitalize on their rapidly growing infamy by making one more vlog before turning themselves in. But as they attempt to maintain an idyllic plant-based lifestyle on the run, their relationship begins to strain – and this millennial Bonnie & Clyde find the hunt for fame more perilous than they had ever imagined.
The series was shortlisted for Newform Drama Series at C21 International Drama Award 2023, AACTA Awards, and the Screen Producers Awards (SPAA). It has also received numerous accolades, including:”Best Series (Comedy)” at Stareable Fest in New York, “Best Thriller/Horror” and “Best Supporting Actor” at Toronto Webfest.
About ShortsTV
ShortsTV is the global hub for short entertainment, offering the largest collection of short movies and series across TV, mobile, online, and theaters. It operates 24/7 TV channels, including the premium ShortsTV and ad-supported Shorts channel, and produces the annual Oscar Nominated Short Films theatrical release.
Through its ShortsTV+ app and online platforms like Amazon Prime Video, it delivers top short films worldwide while producing original content for broadcasters and brands. ShortsTV is owned by Shorts International Ltd.
About the creators
16Czechs:
Jasper Marlow co-director, writer and producer
Jasper Marlow is a multi award-winning director, writer, and producer with extensive experience across film, television, and content creation. A Berlin Serial Eyes alumnus, he has worked professionally as a scriptwriter and script editor in Europe (RTÉ, ZDFneo) and Australia (Seven West Media). Notably, his work in animation writing has garnered over 25 million views on YouTube. He is currently developing #VANLIFE (EMOTIONAL) into a full-length production.
Chris Squadrito co-director, writer and producer
Chris is an award-winning screenwriter, director, script editor, and producer based in Sydney.In 2023, Chris’ dark comedy web series ‘Vanlife (Emotional)’, which he produced, wrote and directed, enjoyed a successful festival run, in which it was nominated for and won over a dozen awards at events including C21, Marseille Webfest, Toronto International Webfest, Stareable NYC, and SPAA. Chris’ previous collaborators include US production companies Mad Rabbit, Anonymous Content and Word Games, and Australian production companies/networks including Fremantle Media, Easy Tiger, Princess Pictures and Essential Media & Entertainment. As a script editor and writer, he most recently worked on Fremantle Media/ABC’s 2022 miniseries ‘Significant Others’, Luke Davies ‘A Dry, Quiet War,’ Goalpost’s 2019 Foxtel miniseries ‘Fighting Season’ for Blake Ayshford, and Netflix’s first Australian Original series ‘Tidelands’, from Hoodlum Entertainment.
Armchair Safari Productions:
Jaime Lewis co-producer
Is a creative producer and director with over a decade of film and television experience. Jaime has worked across a diverse range of productions and genres in various capacities including camera operating, assistant directing, editing and script supervision, and multi award winning documentary, Tommy Emmanuel: The Endless Road which is currently on the film festival circuit. Jaime has produced a number of series with Tim Thatcher including Restaurant Australia (NETFLIX) , Sammy & Bella’s Kitchen Rescue (TEN), Anna Gare’s Cab Fare (NINE), Three Veg & Meat (TEN) and Gourmet Farmer. (SBS)
Simon Young, VP EMEA Acquisitions at ShortsTV said:
“ShortsTV is happy to take on #VANLIFE (EMOTIONAL) a satirical thriller series that skewers the lengths to which influencers will go for likes”
Chris Squadrito and Jasper Marlow, co-producers, directors and writers said:
“We’re thrilled to see #VANLIFE (EMOTIONAL) find a home with ShortsTV. Ultimately, the show is about the breakdown of a very human relationship, set in the absurd world of Youtube van lifers, and tells its story with a darkly twisted bent, especially as the show goes on and things take a turn for the weird. The show seems to be resonating with people, worldwide. We couldn’t be happier to share Zach and Kiki’s chaotic journey with a global audience.”
Ebba Eriksson, CD at Videoplugger said:
“When we first came across the series #VANLIFE (EMOTIONAL it was on the festival circuit and it was heavily awarded and it caught our attention as it deals with the influencer culture in an innovative and thrilling way, with a great cast and a twisty narrative we are happy to have brought this to an international audience via ShortTV.”
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