Looking to build your CV and gain experience on a short film?

If so, see below details from local filmmakers seeking producers and crew to help them bring their upcoming short film projects to life.

If you are a Filmmaker seeking a Producer or Crew, please email industry@themercury.org.au with details.

Logline: Trapped in a diabolical trap by his recently deceased father, Henry finds himself in a fight to the death with his best friend Blue – who just happens to be a puppet!

Writer/Director: Brendan Godfrey

Producer: Craig Jackson

Open Crew Roles: 1st AD, Script Supervisor, Grip, Unit Assist, Production Runner.

Proposed Production Dates (2025): 3rd – 7th February.

Contact Details: craig@elephantfilms.au

Any other information: Filming on location near Lyndoch. Accommodation may be available, small honorarium to cover travel, meals provided. Regional practitioners encouraged to apply.

Logline: Non-binary teenager ADDI befriends unlicensed lake monster BONNEY to stage a concert as a way to win over their tiny town and find acceptance.

Open roles: Looking for Producer to team up with queer regional Writer/Director to bring this project to life and assemble our dream team. An emerging or experienced Producer with Production Management and/or AD experience a bonus. Ideally looking for someone to work with over multiple projects and grow together.

Proposed production dates: Funding dependent but prefer to shoot in October school holidays 2025 or school holidays in first half of 2026.

Shoot Location: Riverland, South Australia

Contact: Alysha Herrmann 041 626 7391 or hello@partofthings.org

Logline: The misadventures everyday Aussie Dreamers, stuck in the world of retail, cleaning up their lives one spill at a time.

Open Roles: Producer

Proposed Production Dates: July 7th to 13th 2025

Contact details: Kyle Davison, 0423 709 772, kyledavison2811@gmail.com

Logline: A disillusioned Hollywood actress meets an agoraphobic man just as he is about to commit suicide, but she can’t decide whether to save him or fall in love with him before he overdoses.

Open Role: We require an experienced film director who is able to work with diversity and has a passion for the project.

Gig: Paid.

Genre: Drama.

Proposed Production Dates: Last quarter of 2025.

Location: South of Adelaide.

Submission Requirements: Resume, Showreel (if available), IMDB credits (if available).

Contact Details: cardiganwelshcorgifilms@gmail.com

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