It’s been over a year since I wrapped principal photography on the short film That Year They Were Bridesmaids with a small, talented crew in Perth’s Southern suburbs. Since filming finished, the project has bounced around in limbo waiting for completion–and I can trace it all back to one crucial decision we made during day two [...]
I ‘ummmm‘ and ‘arrrr‘d through my little speech introducing my short film Living With Benjamin to a moderately seated Cinema 1 at Luna Cinemas on Oxford Street in Leederville. Happy to have the introduction over with I promptly took my seat and found comfort in the fact that, no matter how this went, it was [...]
After four months of meetings, auditions, rehearsals and careful planning we have a new short film almost completely in the can, ready for editing. I say almost in the can because, while principal photography is finished, there are still a couple of pickups that need to occur (shots not requiring principal cast). The task of [...]
Short films are experiments. Rehearsals for filmmakers. They’re a chance to try different ideas, different approaches and mix things up creatively while trying to find a voice or a style. It takes substantial bravery and confidence to put an experiment on show — not just for friends and family, but also colleagues and anyone in [...]
This is the Drama Slate short film I directed as part of my Advanced Diploma of Screen course at Fremantle’s Film & Television Institute, WA. You’ll notice “Her Party” is a completely different style of direction for me, something I thoroughly enjoyed and embraced as much as possible. I would love some feedback on this [...]