Masterclass with two legends of Australian cinema
8 May 2024
Directing a scene from Proof (1991) under the tutelage of PJ Hogan and Bob Humphreys at Griffith Film School.
Journal
Thoughts on filmmaking, screenwriting, and the creative process
You Came
23 September 2023
An original poem about parenthood, environmental consciousness, and finding roots in the landscape.
Loneliness is better
12 March 2021
A short film concept about companion animals and human loneliness, inspired by a Greek song by Giannis Parios.
The search for truth continues in 2020
8 January 2020
A touchstone image reflecting the filmmaker's search for truth, featuring Apurba 'Apu' Roy from Pather Panchali (1955, Satyajit Ray).
2019 Filmmaking Journey
6 January 2019
Annual reflective post: films to watch, books to read. A personal curriculum for growth.
What you hear is often more important than what you see
29 July 2018
Core thesis on the primacy of sound design in filmmaking over visual elements.
The French New Wave And Its Influence On Contemporary Filmmaking
22 April 2018
Analysis of French New Wave techniques and philosophy, featuring Les Bonnes femmes (1960).
Embrace Open Source For A Better World
3 March 2018
Advocacy for open-source tools in filmmaking as a democratizing and ethical force.
Crowdfunding Film Projects in Australia
5 February 2018
Practical guide to the landscape and strategy of crowdfunding independent film in Australia.