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Trailer for the soon to be released short film PRUDENCE PECKER, featuring the actress Amanda Bishop — currently starring in ‘At Home with Julia’ on the ABC.
Sep
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Prudence Pecker Trailer
Aug
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The Boy Who’d Never Seen Rain
A trailer for my latest film, the rural drama ‘The Boy Who’d Never Seen Rain.’
Filmed out in the small town of Condobolin in south-western NSW.
Starring Tim McCunn, Lara Cox, Scott Lowe & introducing William Slade.
Premiere is expected to tour the rural community around November 2011 
Jun
3
Prudence Pecker – A New Short Film
No sooner have I barely finished one film, when the production bug strikes again – this time with my first foray into the romantic comedy genre with the short film, ‘Prudence Pecker’.
Following the direct challenge from the Head of Screenwriting at my film school, I opted to embrace the genre I loathe the most, romantic comedy, and try my best to make it my own.
“Prudence Pecker fantasizes about becoming a best selling romance novelist but her lack of real life sexual experience thwarts her dreams.”
My inspirational references for the film ranged from the films of Todd Solondz all the way through to the old Hollywood classics by Douglas Sirk.
I have been blessed with an amazing cast of talented actors – led by the very funny Amanda Bishop in the lead role of Prudence Pecker.
I opted to shoot the film on the Canon 5D DSLR for its cinematic look.
Currently half way through production, I expect to wrap the shoot later this month, and hopefully have the film completed by August for festival release.
Some production stills from the film can be seen in the slideshow below
Jun
3
The Dungog Film Festival May 2010
A brisk May morning, saw the Australian premiere of my short film, The Final Illusion, up in the small town of Dungog.
In what was an incredibly inspiring weekend, I caught up with old industry folk from years back, rubbed shoulders with Gillian Armstrong after listening to her wonderful talk.
Helped film the speed auditioning competition with Australian Directors Guild President, Ray Argyle and Casting Director Faith Martin.
Listened to a panel featuring Jeremy Sims, Brendan Cowell & Cameron Daddo about their latest feature films, and went to a few entertaining short film sessions at the Oovie Theatre.
But I have to say, the real highlight of the weekend, was the Dungog Street Parade – when all the locals came out with their horses, cows, tractors and Jack Russells to entertain all us filmgoers
May
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The Final Illusion to Premiere at the Dungog Film Festival
I’m pleased to announce that my obscure surrealist film ‘The Final Illusion’ shall have its global premiere at the Dungog Film Festival on Saturday 29th May.
The Dungog Film Festival is the biggest festival of Australian films in the world. A festival that is truly dedicated to celebrating Australian film.
‘The Final Illusion’ was my first film created as a directing student at the International Film School of Sydney. A striking visual piece, it tells the tale of a lonely Magician, The Ace of Spades, as he copes with the grief of losing his family. The film was shot on a Canon 7D DSLR in December of last year on a small budget.
You can see our listing on the Dungog website
I will be releasing a trailer on the internet in the near future.
May
1
Love at First Bite : A Digitale
At film school we were asked to create a short autobiographical piece – one that utilized photos, stock footage, drawings and voiceover. A film that perhaps reflected on a story from our past, or a scenario that highlighted our personality.
I decided to tell the tale of my first love – at the tender age of 6 years old.
As crazy as the story seems – everything is entirely true! And yes, those drawings are all my originals
Apr
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Satori – A Zen Short Film
March 2010 – saw me move quickly into producing the Zen short film, Satori. After a very brief pre-production period, the film was shot in 1/1/2 days in Sydney.
Shot on location at Fagan Park in Galston & in Chinatown, the film has a Japanese visual aesthetic.
The film is structured like a Zen Koan and is the tale of a Monk, his Master, and the art of of non-attachment.
The film was shot on two cameras – the Canon 5D and Canon 7D.
Currently in post-production, the film is expected to be complete sometime in May.
More detailed production notes will follow in the next week or so
Some production stills from the shoot can be seen below:
Jan
1
Finding the Opportunity Within Crisis
In 2009, as the resident filmmaker for Wake Up Sydney
I was blessed with the opportunity to film interviews with over 40 amazing inspired individuals. Some are thought leaders in Sydney, others were brilliant minds passing through our city.
We spoke to visionaries, Buddhist nuns, Zen teachers, journalists, ecologists, sustainability experts, spiritual teachers, change catalysts, eco-preneurs, green business leaders, activists, shamans, scientists, Tibetan Lamas, authors, Indian saints, peace advocates, academics… and the list goes on.
Needless to say, my mind and consciousness was opened by what they had to say about today’s relevant topics – and for myself, the whole process was like an initiation into a higher level of thinking.
I was inspired by their courage and integrity. By what they had created within their lives. By what they had done for other people and the world. And it got me thinking that I should be playing a much bigger game within my life – something which I hope to really embrace and focus on in 2010.
While we interviewed them on a huge range of topics, one theme which became amazingly clear for me, was how many of them saw the blessings in all the current global ‘crises’.
Everyday we are bombarded by all the doom and gloom in the media – and it’s hardly enough to inspire any of us to get out of bed in the morning.
But what if… amidst all the current ‘drama’ and ‘chaos’ and ‘crises’ lay the seeds for opportunity????
And so this is the theme which led to the creation of the following short documentary: Crisis/Opportunity.
It’s a short piece (under 7 mins) and feedback has shown that it sure packs a punch!
Feel free to pass the film on – these voices need to be heard.
And take a moment for reflection:
Where in your life have you encountered opportunity within crisis?
Dec
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The Final Illusion – Production Stills
Stills from my upcoming short film, a surreal drama called ‘ The Final Illusion’ filmed in mid December 2009.
Jun
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On Light…
One afternoon as I stood in my backyard, I was struck by the beauty of the afternoon sun’s rays…
Bathed in the light, I soon got out my camera and became transfixed by the patterns present.
Light refractions remind us of the source presence inherent within all of life.
Look closer… beauty is everywhere
