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The Last Secret
A teenage crush leads to tragedy.
The Last Secret is a moving film which covers the issues of sexuality, youth suicide and teacher/student relationships.
At its first screening, many of the audience were moved to tears. This is a major achievement in 6 minutes.
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The Last Secret has been selected to be shown at:
- Philadelphia GLBT Film Festival 2001
- Fort Worth GLBTFF 2001
- Portland GLBTFF 2001
- Austin GLBTFF 2001
- Tucson GLBTFF 2001
- Ajicic, Mexican FF 2001
- New Zealand TV
- German TV
- Dutch TV
- Wollongong Women's FF 2001
- Short Sited 2001
- International Childrens FF 2001
- Riverina 2001
- Mardi Gras FF 2002
- Sour Grapes 2002
- Kaleidescope film festival 2002
- Bondi Film festival 2002
and many others.
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Cast and crew
| Simon | Peter Budnik |
| Jackie | Xenia Natalenko |
| Tony | Nicholas Pratley |
| Newsreader | Rebecca Hall |
| Dad | Chris Hurley |
| Mum | Rie Natalenko |
| Principal | Geoff Reed |
Students of Whitlam High: Glenn Adnum (Mal), Jeremy King (Stevo),
Alex Natalenko (bullied kid), Bianca Veness (girl),
Melissa Garcia, Michelle Hawkett, Gilbert Murdoch, Peter Musgrove, Zoe Nelson, Susanna Nickolas, Amy O'Reilly, Lorelle Pembridge, Anthony Teasdale, Jade Walker.
Teachers of Whitlam High: Susan Allen, Les Tasker, Bob Natalenko
| Written, directed & produced by | Rie Natalenko |
| Production Manager | Chris Hurley |
| 1st AD | Taras Natalenko |
| Director of Photography | Les Tasker |
| Unit Manager | Geoff Reed |
| Makeup and Wardrobe | Susan Allen |
| Stills Photography | Luke Dunham, Rie Natalenko |
| 2nd AD | Ben Lipman |
| Camera assistant | Rebecca Hall |
| Unit assistant | Lorelle Pembridge |
| Runners | Luke Dunham, Bob Natalenko |
| Editing | Taras Natalenko, Brian Weaver |
| Casting | Rie Natalenko, Xenia Natalenko |
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