Film Direction

Roger the Rat

Director: Justin Elgie

Director of Photography: Paul Gilpin

Actor: Daniel Buckland

Creative Directors: Roger Ballen and Marguerite Rossouw

Duration: 25 minutes

A short film developed by Justin, Roger, Marguerite and Daniel to accompany the publication by Roger Ballen of the same title. The film brings to life the central character of the book.

Awards: Best film in the experimental category in the Melbourne Underground Film Festival 2021.

Accepted into the MEME PAS PEUR, the International Fantastic Film Festival of Reunion Island 2021

Accepted into the Bremen Filmfest in Germany 2021

Accepted into the Video Art and Experimental Film Festival in New York (2021)