James Dudfield
Directing
Known For

When your knife turns blunt, do you sharpen it or let it become a glorified butter knife at dad's company brunches? Something only you can answer.
BLUNT

The ambitious captain of a failing social netball team attempts to fix their losing streak with a spell, but it may cost the team their friendship.
Magic Bibs

The year, 1952. After a father is sentenced to Fremantle Prison, he must hatch a daring escape with his friend; the cafeteria chef in order to make it to his young son's cricket game in time.
Escape From Fremantle

A young girl discovers the truth regarding the secrets of her past. Just as she discovers the truth, events take place that change her life forever.
Rampage Electra

Former surfing champion, Hayden Brock, impulsively flies across the country after her father's sudden death, diving headfirst into her estranged uncle's peaceful life, late nights in the city, and a new intimate friendship.
Tidal

A young man fears for his older brother's life after he randomly texts him that he loves him.
Without White Clovers

Set at the peak of the Australian Gold Rush, a young grave digger seeks vengeance for the death of his brother from a wealthy town Commissioner.
A Workman's Grave

The year: 1978. A fatal combination of a tenacious arachnid, the DNA Tower and gravity leaves our graduates with the dilemmas of having to deal with a very dead corpse and a very live ex-boyfriend.
Night of the Huntsman

Falling out of touch with his wife, a jaded community playwright secretly exploits the private affairs of his marriage in an attempt to finally create something authentic.
A Word for Sad Laughter

A young man races through early adulthood while trying to find his childhood dog.
Mr. Wonderful

When a young man struggles to start his script, he tries everything he can to simulate some creativity.
The Bard

A ventriloquist sells her dummy to a mime in a cluttered sharehouse, where the residents all seem to be searching for something that is impossible to find.
The Love Nub

Shawn and Lisa try to pitch their short film script at a party full of young creatives.
Outstanding Young Performers

A celebration of the Y HQ all ages gig space, the people who make it and what we risk if we lose it.
Sweet Oblivion

A comedic-crime epic exploring corruption and paranoia. A loving homage to the living legacy of Face/Off.