Directing
Seventeen talented Australian directors from diverse artistic disciplines each create a chapter of the hauntingly beautiful novel by multi award-winning author Tim Winton. The linking and overlapping stories explore the extraordinary turning points in ordinary people’s lives in a stunning portrait of a small coastal community. As characters face second thoughts and regret, relationships irretrievably alter, resolves are made or broken, and lives change direction forever.
Whether you are a casual viewer or a dedicated cinephile, ‘Movie Night’, invites you to explore interesting facts, discover new favourites, or rekindle your passion for film. Focusing on specific genres each episode, we Dive into a diverse selection of movies- from timeless classics to recent flicks- celebrating the art of storytelling through captivating discussions and funky episodes for you to watch!
A silhouette world of gothic horror, of spindly figures dwarfed by bleak landscapes and Jules Verne machines.
Set in a world of iron dirigibles and steam powered computers, this gothic horror mystery tells the story of Jasper Morello, a disgraced aerial navigator who flees his plague-ridden home on a desperate voyage to redeem himself.
Documentary about and a behind-the-scenes look at The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello with director Anthony Lucas.
Ten animators bring Alison Lester's beloved children's book to the screen, crafting a magical mixture of live action and animation that is destined to become a family favourite.
In a hungry world, remember who your friends are. Painstakingly crafted with elastic clay animation, this tale of survival tells the story of Snork, a lonely green thing, and his best friend, an excitable green plant. Featuring expressionistic lighting and shot in glorious grainy 35mm with in-camera effects. Any scratch, sparkle or dust is real! This golden oldie is a stop mo festival favorite.
A child explores her changing relationships with friends in an industrial town.
In a dark subterranean landscape, the Amphibian has lost its way.
Henry's Show and Tell school project about a pet rabbit goes horribly wrong. The film was made entirely by the Lucas family in their backyard.
A short film that compiles the three SBS Station IDs, created by Anthony Lucas. They take place in his universe of The Shadowlands.
A plasticene animated film about a lonely lighthouse, a craggy old lighthouse keeper and a mysterious dark figure that moves in the fog. A delightful song ends this tale of unrequited love.
