Rose Goldthorp

Recent Feature Films

Since leaving university and returning to the UK, Rose has stopped following the New Zealand Film Commission's demands for "edgy, morally ambiguous" films. She now makes her own choices about the subjects of her movies and makes films where bad lifestyle choices are punished and good ones rewarded. Rose's interests as an adult are increasingly tending towards lightheartedness and the exploration of Brit. Lit. masterpieces

Thus, Rose has co-written 6 comic feature film screenplays set in her fantasy world of The Greenlands (2020 - end '21). She has produced over 4 seasons of dramatic podcasts of these scripts.

in 2022, Rose and her producer began The Wessex Dramas Project . This involves the annual production of a feature-film adaptation from Thomas Hardy's works, and a couple of dramatic podcasts from Thomas Hardy's works, as well.

In 2023, Rose and her producer began The Scottland Dramas Project. This involves the annual production of a couple of Sir Walter Scott audio drama podcast seasons. Rose and her producer are now seeking sponsorship / social enterprise investment for their slate of ten of Scott's "Scottish Novels".

Hardy's Hand of Fate (2023)

Feature film number 2 of The Wessex Dramas (Rose's actual seventh feature film), Hardy's Hand of Fate is an anthology feature film exhibiting four of Hardy' short stories. This was shot as a 'no budget' feature in the Weymouth / Portland area.

Rose is also making these film scripts as dramatic podcasts and, in November 2023, she will be recording "Fellow Townsmen" which is season six of the Wessex Dramas Project's podcast series. This will soon be available, along with her other podcasts, on (https://wessexdramas.org/).

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Hardy's Regrets (2022)

Feature film number 1 of The Wessex Dramas (Rose's actual sixth feature film), Hardy's Regrets is an anthology feature film exhibiting four of Hardy' short stories. This was shot as a 'no budget' feature in the Weymouth / Portland area.

Rose is also making these film scripts as dramatic podcasts and, in November 2022, she recorded season four of the Wessex Dramas Project: The Well Beloved. It will soon be available, along with her other podcasts, on (The Daily Dilettante ).

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Feature Films made as a Student in New Zealand

Rose made these TWO FEATURE FILMS in her spare time while studying for her Bachelor's degree at Auckland University, New Zealand.

The Rocky Road To Freedom

Rose's fifth feature, shot in Jan. 2019, was released to festivals in early 2021. It was awarded 'official selection' at three international festivals.

Gabriel is a rather shy clerk who becomes besotted with Mai, a young musician. Gabriel, with his best friend Tom, forms a rock band, 'The Rocky Road', in order to attract Mai's attention. Things get complicated.

Fleur's Secret

Rose's fourth full-length (1½ hrs), self-funded feature film is a drama set in a contemporary NZ farming community. Released Jan '19, it was awarded 'official selection' at two international festivals.

Feature Films made in the 6th form

These THREE FEATURE FILMS were made by Rose in her spare time while she was at school in New Zealand, in the 6th form.

They were made in line with the funding requirements from the NZ Film Commission. This funding, however, was never forthcoming.

These films were: a ghost film (1½hrs): A GHOST IN CORSETS; a historic comedy (¾hrs): SILVERVILLE; and a sci-fi (¾hrs): WATCHER.

Here is one example:-

Silverville

Rose's second feature film is an Edwardian period rom-com (¾ hour micro-budget). She wrote, shot and edited this at ages 15 and 16.

Short Films made in Elementary School

Rose made 18 short films in her spare time for many competitions and for pleasure. Three were as made as school projects, when she was 11 to 14 years old.