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Swallowing Soap

2026

2 min

Richard succumbs to the cleanliness and censorship of a society governed by algo-speak when his friends pressure him into washing his mouth out with soap. After swallowing the bar whole, he is faced with the growing consequences, losing his autonomy of speech or his life.

Cast

Crew

Pilot

Director of

Photography

& Colourist

Close-up of a young man with brown hair, light skin, and blue eyes, looking slightly to the left, outdoors at night with blurred greenery in the background.
A man is filming with a professional camera while talking to a woman holding a script. They are in a colorful, festive setting with pink tinsel and multicolored lights.

Josh Atkinson

Luis Basnett

Director - Tabitha Poppy Murdoch

Producer - Isis O’Connor

Group of people filming in a colorful, vibrant setting with bright lights and decorations.
A group of young people at a birthday party wearing party hats, sitting on a red velvet couch with soap bubbles floating around. The background has colorful striped decorations.
A group of four people sitting outdoors at night, one woman lying back and holding a lit soap bubble, while the others watch. One person is standing, another sitting on the ground, and one lying back with her arm around another woman.
Person holding a smartphone with colorful display, a camera on a rig in the foreground, and a blurred background with vibrant lighting.

Production Design - Saya Notton

Sound Design - Sasha Flack

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Editor/Cam Op - Harrison Wright

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A young man with wavy brown hair and a light mustache is looking down and slightly to his left. He has pale skin with some blemishes and is wearing an orange and black shirt with stripes. The background features colorful out-of-focus lights, primarily red, green, yellow, and blue.

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A young man with a mustache and wavy hair looking confused or surprised at a birthday party with party hats, surrounded by colorful decorations and purple lighting.
A young man with dark hair wearing a black and white checkered shirt over a white long-sleeve shirt sitting on a low wall in a park at night with colorful lights and bushes in the background.
A professional camera mounted on a tripod outdoors at night, with colorful string lights and a white screen or backdrop in the background.
Two men, one wearing a bright yellow safety vest, are working together with a professional video camera at night, with colorful blurred lights in the background.
A young man performing stand-up comedy on stage with a microphone in hand, set against a backdrop of pink and purple tinsel and colorful lights, with an audience watching.

Wiatch!

2025

6 min

Three high-schoolers who break into their teacher’s house to cast of spell on her must do what they can to survive when the spell actually works

Cast

Crew

Short Film

Three women sitting on the floor in a dimly lit room with colorful lighting, one holding a bottle and another with a wine glass, engaged in conversation.

Sophia Hodych

Three women sitting on the floor with eyes closed, holding hands in a prayer or meditation pose, inside a cozy room with brick walls and colorful lighting.

Lulu Schillar

Oliver Laurant

Director - Nina Rehlein Smith

Producer - Tabitha Poppy Murdoch

A nighttime behind-the-scenes photo of a music video shoot, featuring a female performer in pink and white clothing, being filmed by a camera crew with professional equipment, with trees and bright moon in the background.

1st AC - Seb Bailey

Gaffer - Oscar Lee

Production Design - Audrey Pike

Sound Design - Grace Douglas-Brown

VFX - Chengwen Guo

Three young women and one young man taking a selfie under colorful, neon lighting, looking up at the camera with relaxed expressions in a casual social setting.
A woman with long dark hair tied back, wearing a pink shirt, has a surprised or shocked expression with dirt or mud on her face, standing outdoors with green foliage in the background and sunlight filtering through the leaves.

Director of

Photography

A young man with short hair working with camera and filming equipment in a room with wood paneling, with blurred people in the foreground.

Assistant Edit & Colourist

The Rot

2025

6 min

Nikki, a sex worker in a small rural community, saves every dollar for a ticket home in this allegorical Australian gothic horror fairytale 

Cast

Crew

Short Film

Silhouette of a hand reaching for fruit in a glass bowl on a kitchen counter, backlit by warm yellow lighting from a lamp with a lace shade.

Filmed in Geraldton, WA

Nina Rehlein Smith

Director - Tabitha Poppy Murdoch

DP - Joe Van Nierop

Production Design - Nina Rehlein Smith & Audrey Pike

Sound Design - Audrey Pike

1st AC / Editor - Seb Bailey

A person's face, partially obscured by shadows, with visible green eyes, dark hair with red highlights, and makeup including lipstick.
Dimly lit bedroom with a vintage lamp on a nightstand, cluttered with various items including bottles, a small decorative basket, and a pillow on a floral bedspread.
A woman lying on her side on a patterned carpet in a living room, wearing a blue checkered dress and white shirt, with a surprised or confused expression on her face.

Artist

Bad Dream

Anna Schneider

2025

5 min

“It’s a song about stagnating, that feeling of being isolated and drowning within the walls of your home, and the debilitating frustration between what is and what could be” - Anna Schneider

Music Video

Gaffer &

2nd AC & Producer

Director of

A person riding a bicycle on the street in front of a suburban house with a red tiled roof and well-maintained yard, trees with autumn-colored leaves, and a clear blue sky.

Photography

Assistant Edit & Colourist

Crew

Director - Conor Flint

Producer: Asha Haji

1st AD - Hannah Roxby

Gaffers - Dennie Yu & David Zhang

Production Design - Robbie McAullay

Sound Design - Caitlin Hannen-Williams

Blurry person with red hair against dark background, motion effect.

1st AC / Editor - Seb Bailey

Person walking with a bicycle, wearing a helmet and carrying a bag with a magazine, on a sidewalk in a residential neighborhood with trees.

Take Me To The Comedy

2025

4 min

“a song about searching for the laughter, going to the one place you think you might find it again. the comedy. for those who find the current dating scene terrifying. this is for you” - Oakabella Mae

Artist

Crew

Music Video

Oakabella Mae

A woman with curly hair and a tattoo on her arm, wearing a colorful top, standing in a dimly lit area with bright lights and digital screens in the background.

Dir/Prod/Edit - Tabitha Poppy Murdoch

DP - Seb Bailey

A woman with short, layered brown hair, bold eyebrows, and makeup, smiling in front of a blurred background with colorful lights.
A person taking a mirror selfie in a carnival or fairground. The person has dark hair, a solemn expression, and is holding a bouquet of flowers. Another person, wearing a camouflage hat and dark clothing, is taking the photo with a camera. The background features colorful lights and carnival rides.

Gaffer &

1st AC & Set Design

A hand with tattoos and rings holding a faceted glass object, next to tarot cards spread out on a dark surface, with candles nearby.

Magic Bibs

2025

11 min

Nadia, the uptight captain of a failing social netball team attempts to fix their losing streak through spell-casting. When the team starts winning, threatening her relationship with her teammates, she must decide between friendship or the netball trophy.

Cast

Crew

Short Film

Giordana Marra Olivia Koscak Sharna Lyell

Director - Hannah Roxby

Producer - Ian Yap

DP - Jhuver Jiminez & Irteza Kamrul

Production Design - Gwen Murray

Director - Nina Rehlein Smith

Producer - Alan Kay & Benedict Kenway Liau

A young woman with long, dark hair, fair skin, and blue eyes standing in front of a row of bookshelves, looking to the side with a serious expression.

DP - Coco Stacey

Production Design - Janice Ogbe

Sound Design - Aarush Sharma

Editor - Oscar Lee

Sound Design - Clo Maslen

Editor - Brandon Kell

Young woman reading a book at night surrounded by candles and outdoor scenery.
Three young women with athletic builds standing on a basketball court, wearing pink sports jerseys, having a conversation.
A young girl hugging someone, with a gentle smile on her face.
Two women sitting together at a table, smiling and laughing in a cozy room filled with books and collectibles, with cans and bottles on the table.

Group of students in school uniforms inside a school lobby or hallway, standing near a counter or reception desk, with large windows in the background.
Close-up of a teenage girl with brown hair, blue eyes, and light skin resting her chin on her hand in a classroom setting. The background shows other students and educational decor.

Noticed

LX Assist &

2nd AC

2025

10 min

Short Film

Hopelessly awkward Lucy falls for her school's most popular student and risks suspension to get her crush's attention.

Cast

Estella Glencross Jemma Desforges

Best Boy Electric

& 2nd AC

Crew

Tumble Dry

2025

7 min

When she loses her beloved toy pony, a young girl must prove herself capable of recovering it on her own

Cast

Crew

Short Film

Luna Har Paz Raziah Laver

Director - Ben Weber

Producer - Sam Eaton

DP - Joe Van Nierop

Production Design - Robbie McAullay

Director - Conor Flint

Producer - Asha Haji

DP - Kashan Hafeez

Production Design - Cameron Coulding

Sound Design - Audrey Pike

Editor - Seb Bailey

Sound Design - Caitlin Hannen-Williams

Editor - Shane Miller

A young girl with dark hair and a striped shirt looking thoughtfully at washing machines in a laundromat.
A young woman with dark hair tied back, wearing a dark jacket and white shirt, looking downward. She is in a laundromat with washing machines in the background.
A man with a red beard wearing a green knit beanie and a beige vest over a plaid shirt looks downward with a serious expression.

Keith’s First Day

2025

9 min

Short Film

On his first day as a hitman, Keith is confronted with the reality of his job where bricks aren’t the only thing being laid to rest

Cast

RJ Mackean Tom Tasovac Adam Gannon

Best Boy Electric

A young man with dark curly hair is partially visible in a dark setting, with a background of trees and greenery at night.

& 2nd AC

Crew

Step into the Ring

2024

6 min

A documentary short exploring Perth’s upcoming and thriving local wrestling scene with professional wrestlers Harry Dux & Lizzie Maximus

Cast

Harrison Ring Libby Griffin

A young man with long hair and a surprised expression wearing a white hoodie against a black background, illuminated by blue lighting.

Colours of Bhutan

2024

Crew

10 min

Doco Short

Doco Short

A person with messy curly hair wearing a hoodie, standing outside a boxing ring and watching a match at night with green ambient lighting.

Crew

Luke Rechichi Chengwen Guo

Silhouette of a person standing in front of a bright light with blue and dark shadows, indoors with structural beams visible.
A young woman with red hair and earrings, smiling against a black background, illuminated by warm lighting.
A group of people dressed in traditional Bhutanese clothing gathered under a green metal-roofed shelter decorated with colorful prayer flags, set in a wooded outdoor area.

A documentary short exploring traditional Bhutanese culture in Perth, WA

Luke Rechichi Sangay Tempa Kezang Choden Oscar Lee Benedict Kenway Liau

Close-up of colorful prayer flags hanging outdoors with trees in the background.
A colorful table with various homemade dishes including meats, rice, vegetables, and salad, with people serving themselves.

Here she lies

2025

2025

3 min

2 min

Short Film

A man investigates a strange voice in his backyard when he finds the ghost of the previous owner

Crew

Tabitha Poppy Murdoch Grace Douglas-Brown

Luke Rechichi Seb Bailey Audrey Pike

Dennie Yu Chengwen Guo

A silhouette of a person holding a drink, standing by a window at night with blue and purple lighting
Two young men sitting cross-legged on the floor playing cards in a dimly lit room with a table lamp in the background.

Cast

Close-up of dried leaves and small flower buds on a wet surface illuminated by golden-yellow light at night.

Get A Clue Idiot!

Reverend Green gets the last laugh when he realises Miss Scarlett is cheating in a freindly game of Cluedo

Dev Dissanayake Derick Raja

Kelly Chen Asha Haji

Hannah Something

Close-up of a person's hand moving colorful game pieces on a board during a board game.

Short Film

Crew

Tabitha Poppy Murdoch Grace Douglas-Brown

Luke Rechichi Seb Bailey Audrey Pike

Nina Rehlein Smith Chengwen Guo

Two people sitting on the floor, the man looking forward with a neutral expression and the woman holding a card, both in a dimly lit room.

Cast

Dev Dissanayake Nina Rehlein Smith

Childcare

2023

15 min

a film about growing up

Two men sitting by the water, one holding an orange surfboard and the other resting.
A sunset over the ocean with dark silhouettes of buildings in the foreground. The sky features a gradient from blue to purple to yellow. The text on the image reads 'video coming soon' in green.

Anthology

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A person sitting on a stone ledge outdoors, shirtless, wearing shorts and white shoes, near a wooden fence at night.
A group of people enjoying themselves at the beach, swimming in the ocean, with one man smiling and close to the camera.
Multiple trees in a grassy field with a bright blue sky; one tree appears healthy and leafy, while two others are bare and twisted; reddish-orange object on the ground near shrubs.

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