Haris and Nick met at acting class in 2019, they bonded over two things.
Their desire to make things and to talk about their crippling anxieties. This project allows them to do just that. Both Haris and Nick know what it’s like to come into adulthood in Sydney where the show is set, a bizarre city where you grow up quicker than you expect.
In the last five years, the industry has started welcoming more stories that allows comedy and pathos to exist side by side. Conversations about mental health and male mental health have also started to take place more and more which is why this is the perfect project for right now!
The Boy Who Was Afraid of Everything is a story that is told from a diverse and fresh perspective, it promises a new experience in story telling whilst having the familiar aspects that audiences love to see in a coming of age project.
WHERE:
After already gaining a laurel at 2023 Sydney Web Fest, the web series will have its North American Premiere at Series Fest in Denver, Colorado on the 5th May 2024, and will compete in the International Pilot Competition alongside entries from the USA, Canada, India and beyond.
Other contributions to the festival include Kathy Griffin, Rex Lee (Entourage), Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect) and more.
The Boy Who was Afraid of Everything will also feature in this year’s LA Web Festival, and is nominated for two awards; Best Sketch Comedy Show and Best Supporting Actor (Nick Bartlett).
WHO:
The web-series features some of Australia’s best young talent including Ed Oxenbould (Before Dawn), Lukas Radovich (Home and Away), Emma Diaz (After the Verdict) and Meg Fraser (Barons).
It’s created and written by Haris Mirza and Nick Bartlett and directed by Nick Bartlett. It is produced by Lukas Radovich, Haris Mirza, Nick Bartlett and Jake Blackman.
Writer’s Statement (Haris Mirza) – “I’m beyond excited to see The Boy Who Was Afraid of Everything have its international premiere at SeriesFest next month. This project was a labour of love, shot over three days with people who were passionate to tell a story that makes people with anxiety feel heard and less alone, and hopefully laugh.”
Producer’s Statement (Lukas Radovich) – “I was instantly drawn to the script that Haris and Nick had written. I’ve always had an affinity to projects which make you laugh but also carry an important message. Haris’ own experiences give the story truth and brevity, and the cast add a layer of depth and comedy. It was incredible to see this story come to life, and we can’t wait to share it with the world.”
The Boy Who is Afraid of Everything will make its North American Premiere on the 5th May at Series Fest in Denver.
