The Diver
Director: Michael Leonard, Jamie Helmer
Script: Michael Leonard
Director of Photography: Giovanni C. Lorusso
Producer: Damien Megherbi, Justin Pechberty, Michael Leonard
Musician: Jessie L. Warren
Editing: Greg Cooper, Jérôme Bréau
Sound: Vincent Arnardi, Tobi Armbruster, Caleb Miller, Sean Crowley
Cast: Nicholas Denton, John Brumpton, Kaarin Fairfax, Julie Nihill, Dana Miltins
France, Australia / Fiction / 12' / HD / Color / 2019
Chaos and confusion rage inside Callan. His father, Malcolm, attempts to contain his son's volatile nature, but when his base instincts are left unchecked, the violence he is capable of displays its full potential.
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Jamie and Michael met while working at a Melbourne art-house cinema. They began creating their own work and founded the production company, Golden Moss Films. In 2017 they co-directed The Knife Salesman. The film made its world premiere in the 74th Venice Film Festival.
Filmography
The Diver 2019, The Knife Salesman 2017, Late October 2015
Festivals Attended
The Diver: Venice International Film Festival, Flickerfest International Short Film Festival, Beijing International Short Film Festival, Florence Short Film Festival
The Knife Salesman: Venice Film Festival, Adelaide Film Festival, Akbank Short Film Festival
Awards
The Diver: Best Australian Short Film - Flickerfest International Short Film Festival
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