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John Sheedy

John Sheedy

Directing

Biography

John Sheedy is an award-winning Australian film and theatre director.

Known For

In Our Blood
4.5

Inspired by Australia's radical response to AIDS in the 1980s, In Our Blood tells the story of a community grappling with a terrifying new disease. With no cure in sight, they realise they will need something truly radical to survive, trust.

In Our Blood

2023
Runt
6.2

In the Australian town of Upson Downs, ten-year-old Annie and Runt, her stray dog, attempt to win the Agility Course Championship at the Krumpets Dog Show in London in order to save their family's farm from drought and misery.

Runt

2024
More Than This
7.0

A slice of life drama that explores the overwhelming, messy, difficult and beautiful experiences of 5 teens as they navigate relationships, sexuality, grades, an online life, family pressures and taking risks during their final year.

More Than This

2022
H Is for Happiness
6.4

A twelve-year-old girl with boundless optimism and a unique view of the world is inspired by the strange new boy at school, and sets out to mend her broken family – whatever it takes.

H Is for Happiness

2021
Five Moments of Infidelity
2.3

A true to life sensual drama showing intense moments of infidelity across five different worlds in the same city; the sexy young things, who think they have nothing to lose; the upwardly mobile thirty-something couple bored with their perfect careers, house and family life; the gay pair in an open relationship with hidden rules; the frustrated urban duo mistaking familiarity for love; and the suburban family full of secrets and lies about to lose it all.

Five Moments of Infidelity

2006
Mrs McCutcheon
4.7

Ten-year-old Mrs. McCutcheon is having trouble fitting in at a new school until meeting Trevor, a tough little charmer who also suffers prejudice due to his Aboriginal heritage. With the school dance only days away, the two must navigate the pressures of school and family and find the courage to be who they are.

Mrs McCutcheon

2018
Tarneit
N/A

Inspired by stories of a distant place, best friends Tyrone and Clinton must fight to find a way out of Tarneit, a place surrounded by violence and tradition.

Tarneit

2023
Never Never Never
N/A

A poignant and heartwarming story set in a Welsh fishing village. Henrick (Ché) and Arwyn (Iwan) share a bond that transcends friendship, filled with unspoken longing and love. Henrick's love for Shirley Bassey's music is his way to overcome the conservative views of their community. The film explores the struggles of Henrick and Arwyn as they navigate their feelings for each other in a society that may not fully accept them.

Never Never Never

2025