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.”
— SFF Jury
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.
— DENDY Awards

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

For a private screener, please e-mail me.

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