The Mediator.
Early cut available tonight til 11:59pm AEST on MIFFPLAY (link in bio).
Disappeared and made a short about one of Melbourneâs most iconic figures, Mick Gatto. Project is still developing, but 6+ months in, weâre grateful MIFF have partnered up with VCA for a little release on MIFFPlay. In the whirlwind, feel like I havenât stopped for a second to soak it all up but here we are.
This project marks the end of my time at VCA. I donât have the words for how grateful I am for every person Iâve passed through there with over the 3 years. Excited to continue doing crazy shit with you all in the future.
So many thanks are in order. We have had 66 people contribute to the film so far and that number will keep growing. The amount of support and generosity in bringing this to life has been overwhelming.
@stevebastoni brought Mick to life like no one else could. Such a privilege getting to work alongside him as a producing partner as well. He stars alongside the enormously talented
@seankeen ,
@stevemouzakis and Carmelina Di Guglielmo who we were blessed to have involved in the world of The Mediator.
@anthonylittlechild was a dream mentor and collaborator to have onboard. his belief in the project is unparalleled and I owe this man the world for the support heâs given.
The people I couldnât do anything this ridiculous without
@harrybrakha @georgie.lockhead @tashkoutoufides @ssask1a @mwilsonanastasios and the numerous helping hands in production.
To ARRI (
@arri @arriaustralia ), The National Trust of Victoria (
@nationaltrustvic ) Victorian College of the Arts (
@vca_ftv ) and MIFF (
@melbfilmfest ) and the endless support from people along the way just wanting to help out, I cannot thank you enough for the support in making this film.
And of course to the Don himself. Thank you to Mick for taking a punt on a 21 year old - excited to see where we can take this đ¤đ˝
Job not finished, but check out the early cut via link in bio tonight only âĽď¸
Stills by the incredible
@charleslowthian
Full credits incoming below.