Category: Projects

Short film auditions – “Nobody’s Business”

“Nobody’s Business” is a short film written and directed by Erifili Davis.

Set in the 1920s, “Nobody’s Business” is about underworld queen Evelyn who must choose between her love and her reputation. The film It will be shot in Dubbo on May 26, 2024.

Everyone involved will get an IMDB credit and catering will be provided on the set.

We are auditioning for the following characters:

VINCENT (major role) – male, 25 – 55 years old, charming, charismatic, the life of the party. He loves Evelyn but has an underlying resentment about being a ‘kept man’ (small payment to selected actor)

BODYGUARD 1 (small speaking role) – male or male presenting, any age, tough and loyal to Evelyn (small payment to selected actor)

NON-SPEAKING BODYGUARDS (unpaid)

CLUB PATRON EXTRAS (non-speaking) – 18+, all genders, (unpaid) – let us know if you have a special talent!! (unpaid)

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY – come along and have some fun!

We are also looking for musicians who may be interested in playing the jazz songs to be recorded as part of the film.

Auditions will be held this Sunday, March 24, 1 pm to 3 pm. If this time doesn’t suit, let us know and we’ll make other arrangements.

Auditions will be held at Studio 138’s new premises – Unit 1 / 54 Mountbatten Dr.

If you’d like to audition and find out more, click the link to fill out the form:

https://forms.gle/kgDZ5hQwThhnJWR29

If you’d like more information, email create@studio138.com.au

Watch “Fell Purpose”

Fell Purpose is an award winning short film based on Shakespeare’s Macbeth and made in Dubbo with local cast and crew. A dark fantasy, we’ve also added a bit of a twist to the story. The project was led by women, both on-screen and off and has screened at festivals around the world.

After emerging victorious from a battle for King Duncan, Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, believes his fate is assured, but is he merely destiny’s play thing? A short film adapted from Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”. For cast and crew see: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22458712

Director Statement

Fell Purpose is a re-imagining of “Macbeth”, with women at the centre and in control, both on screen and off, made possible through the support of Orana Arts. In order to be agile on the shoot, we made the decision to shoot on smartphones (specifically iPhone 11 Pro Max and 13 Pro Max).

Watch it now on YouTube.

Fell Purpose was shot in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia on Wiradjuri country.

Awards, nominations and selections:

  • Jul-23 Luleå International Film Festival Winner Best women Filmmaker (Erifili Davis)
  • Feb-23 Mobile MovieeFans Festival Nominee
  • May-23 Nassau Film Festival Honorable Mention
  • Mar-23 International Online Web Fest Nominee Best Music (Wez Thompson)
  • Jul-23 Dreamachine International Film Festival Winner Best Adapted Short
  • May-23 Sofia Art Film Awards Winner Best Sound Design (Michael Davis)
  • May-23 Sofia Art Film Awards Nominee Best Mobile Film Jun-23 Berlin Kiez Film Festival Winner Best Mobile Short Film
  • Jan-23 Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival Winner Best Production Design
  • Nov-22 One Eye Film Festival Official Selection
  • Oct-23 Ojo Móvil Fest 2023 Official Selection
  • Oct-23 Diabolical Horror Film Festival Official Selection
  • Apr-23 Transparent Film Festival Nominee Best Actress (Georgie Saunders)
  • Jul-23 ConGregate Film Festival Official Selection
  • Jan-23 Independent Horror Movie Awards Nominee Best Production Design
  • Jan-23 Independent Horror Movie Awards Nominee Best Music (Wez Thompson)
  • Jan-23 Independent Horror Movie Awards Winner Best Sound Design (Michael Davis)
  • Dec-22 Shockfest Film Festival Official Selection
  • Jan-23 Top Indie Film Awards Nominee Best Sound (Michael Davis)
  • Jan-23 Top Indie Film Awards Nominee Best Music (Wez Thompson)
  • Jan-23 Top Indie Film Awards Nominee Best Writing (Erifili Davis)
  • Apr-23 International Mobile Film Festival Official Selection

Support “Fell Purpose” and receive an on-screen and IMDB credit

Three women in hoods against a background of tree silhouettes with the words "Fell Purpose"

Fell Purpose is a short film based on Shakespeare’s Macbeth and made in Dubbo with local cast and crew. A dark fantasy, we’ve also added a bit of a twist to the story. The project was led by women, both on-screen and off.

Whilst production has been completed, your support will allow us to enter film festivals around the world. You’ll be kept up to date with screenings and we’ll let you know where it will be screened and how to get tickets, giving you the option of attending in person (if you would like!)

We have several different sponsorship levels. Please note: all are GST inclusive. A Tax Invoice can be provided on request.

Please note: to be listed on the IMDB page, your name will need to comply with IMDB requirements. Usually this means providing a first name and surname with more than one letter in each name. Your sponsorship is appreciated but does not entitle ownership of the project.

Click here to see Fell Purpose listed on IMDB

Anny issues or questions? Click here to send us an email.

“Special thanks” credit – $66

You’ll get:

  • Your name on the IMDB listing under “Special Thanks”
  • You name listed on the one-screen credits of the film under “Special Thanks”
  • Updates on the film’s film festival run (via email)

Use link below for secure payment via PayPal. Please allow up to 2 business days to confirm the name for your IMDB and on-screen credit and to issue a tax invoice. PayPal account will appear as QuickSmart Publishing & Media.

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=R5CJEMX2MD2PN

“Associate producer” credit – $330

You’ll get:

  • Your name on the IMDB listing under “Associate Producer”
  • You name listed on the one-screen credits of the film under “Associate Producer” with a maximum of 2 other names on the screen
  • Updates on the film’s film festival run (via email)
  • An exclusive “supporters-only” streamed version of the short film during the film festival run and prior to public release (available from December 2022 for 6 months)
  • (optional) A shout-out for you or your business on the Studio 138 business page

Use link below for secure payment via PayPal. Please allow up to 2 business days to confirm the name for your IMDB and on-screen credit and to issue a tax invoice. PayPal account will appear as QuickSmart Publishing & Media.

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=P794BE9S8WULE

“Executive producer” credit – $550

You’ll get:

  • Your name on the IMDB listing under “Executive Producer”
  • You name listed on the one-screen credits of the film under “Executive Producer” – your name will appear om its on own on the screen
  • Updates on the film’s film festival run (via email)
  • An exclusive “supporters-only” streamed version of the short film during the film festival run and prior to public release (available from December 2022 for 6 months)
  • An A4 poster of the film (including postage if you are not located in Dubbo)
  • (optional) A shout-out for you or your business on the Studio 138 business page

Use link below for secure payment via PayPal. Please allow up to 2 business days to confirm the name for your IMDB and on-screen credit, confirm delivery arrangements for your poster and to issue a tax invoice. PayPal account will appear as QuickSmart Publishing & Media.

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=5UJNGHVMAF638

New original music: “Settle the Score”

Dubbo band, Indistinct Chatter, have released their latest song, Settle the Score, featuring singer Andrea Ayling.

Listen to Settle the Score on streaming services:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3RbxJ1hx0Xk2ADfU46NLmW

iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/settle-the-score-feat-andrea-ayling-single/1577670181

YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=0YOyKMaHNrc&feature=share

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/settle-the-score-feat-andrea-ayling-single/1577670181?uo=4

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com.au/albums/B09B1NBP1T?trackAsin=B09B1PWBHZ

Settle the Score was written by Indistinct Chatter member, Michael Davis, who wanted to write a powerful ballad that resonated with women.

“I wasn’t really sure where the song was going or how good it could be until the first time I heard Andrea sing it. I knew I wanted her to be the one to record it. In my view she transforms the song into a potent message that’s difficult to ignore. Is it a happy ending or is it a tragedy? I’ll leave that for the listener to decide.”

New music: “Rising Sun” performed by Indistinct Chatter

Rising Sun is Dubbo band, Indistinct Chatter’s, take on the old folk song House of the Rising Sun. Rising Sun is in a soft rock ballad with orchestral elements, and a scorching guitar solo performed by Wez Thompson on a Gibson 1960 reissue Les Paul with Humbucker pickups. The amp was an ML Sound Lab Amp SIM of a Van Halen 5150 Mark 3 Head.

The music video has a stylised 1950s retro-Noir film and tells the story of a young couple whose life falls apart thanks to drinking, gambling and gangsters.

Director’s statement (Daniel Rutter)

“The Rising Sun video came about after I was approached by Mick, lead singer of Indistinct Chatter to direct the script for a music video written by Erifili Davis. The song was Rising Sun, a version of the old folk song, House of the Rising Sun.

“The concept of the video was rather interesting as Erifili had centered it around a 50s gangster feel, and I saw the opportunity to try a Noir style of filming. I’ve always wanted to do a noir film so this was my chance. While I strayed a little from the noir look, I felt it to be pretty close to my original vision.”

Indistinct Chatter

Vocals + Guitar – Mick Davis

Guitar – Jackson Peackock

Bass – Daniel Rutter

Drums – Kirk Watts

with Guitar (solo) – Wez Thompson

Post audio production

Wez Thompson, Hot Trax Recording

Music video

Director / Cinematographer – Daniel Rutter, Daniel Rutter Films

Writer / Art director – Erifili Davis, Studio 138

Editor / Colorist – Daniel Rutter

‘B’ camera operators – Jackson Peacock / Marcello Davis

Producer – Erifili Davis

Actors

Boy – Jordan Davis

Girl – Milla Ross

Gambler – Thomas Roberts

Gambler – Beau Carter

Gambler – Oliver Burn

Body guard – Daryl Rodda

Man in park- Archie Creenaune

With thanks

The Establishment Dubbo

The Milestone Hotel

About Studio 138

Studio 138 is located in Dubbo’s CBD and is a multi-purpose creative studio. As well as hosting our own live and online events and performances, we welcome other creatives looking to collaborate.

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