With Wonder - Short Film - 16mm Film

Initially a fashion film, this piece became a visual letter for those who needed to slow down. Early last year I had an opportunity to direct a short film on 16mm, shot by the talented Julian Panetta

At the time I was burnt out, and it seemed that so many of my talented friends felt the same way. I wanted to engage in the wonder I had on recent overseas travels, the type where you’d get enamoured by something so simple like a house with a strange door, or the curve of a tree, an isle in a local convenience store. I wanted to bring that perspective in to my every day life - to have the eyes of a tourist in my own city.

Inspired by Soft Modality pieces and growing gently, we made this.

Produced by Onyx Film
Directed, written and edited by me
Cinematography by Julian Panetta
Styling and voice by Mika Campbell
Starring Dani Wood Mabyro Kereng, Mayatu Nova
Camera assist Remy Webber
Make up by Gabrielle LaVish
BTS/Stills Issy Rae-Argo
Colour grade by Emily Reid, Kali Bateman, The Colour Suite
Score composed and performed by Callum Pask Trio
Score mixed and mastered by Nik Sweetman
Sound library provided by Jenn Leonforte
Sound design by me
Mixed & Mastered by Melon Dreams Recordings
Camera equipment Lemac Australia
Developed by The Neg Lab
Scanned by The Grainery

Special thank you to Adam Hasa, Thomas McClifty, Fasiika, Eliz Nhi, Jack Dowley, Alessia Cerasani