Testament

Testament from Michael Travis on Vimeo.

A Missionary's crisis of faith over an act of adultery that lead to the death in childbirth of his lover. Set in colonial New Zealand, and filmed on location at Ewelme Cottage and Karekare beach.

Screenings and awards
Screened in the Babelgum Online Film Festival 2010
Listed on imdb.com, nzshortfilm.com, Reel Exhange, Metacafe and Film Community.com
Screened on Maori Television 2005 (Matariki Productions)
Screened at Wet West Film Festival 2005 (Hokitika)
Finalist at Drifting Clouds 5th International Film Festival 2004 (Wellington)
Finalist at Wellington Fringe Film Festival 2004 (Wellington)
Best Actor at 15 Minutes of Fame Film Festival 2003 (Auckland)
Merit Award at Welmac Short Film Festival 2003 (Wellington) and featured on Moviefest DVD

Cast and crew
Richard Thompson as the Adulterer
Gina-marie Hufton as the Adultress
Greg Smith as the Cuckold
Sam Cruickshank as the Witness
Bernice Tuffery as the Midwife
Filmed and edited by Michael Travis
Script by Michael Travis
Music by Ben Hoadley with Michael Travis
Assistance from Nick Yaxley & Jaimz Whitlock