MATES
Short film
Director / Writer
Two old friends reunite in an Inner West Sydney terrace, but something simmers beneath the surface. What does it truly mean to be 'mates'?
“MATES features raw performances and a convincing body transformation that portrays with great empathy the vulnerabilities and traumas of its protagonists.”
“The story for MATES has a surprising rawness to it and walks a fine line between comedy and pathos, capturing the fragility of Australian male friendships.”
AWARDS & Recognition
Sydney Film Festival 2025 - Rouben Mamoulian Award for Best Director - WINNER
Sydney Film Festival 2025 - EVENT Rising Talent Award for Screenwriting - WINNER
St. Kilda Film Festival 2025 - Official Selection
Adelaide Film Festival 2025 - Official Selection
Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival 2025 - Official Selection
Australian Independent Film Festival 2025 - Official Selection
Byron Bay Film Festival 2025 - Official Selection
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