4:3 Archives - Directors Notes

Demitri Zujew Crafts an Emblematic Tale Denouncing the Cult of Strength in His Disturbing Social Allegory ‘Crease’

Demitri Zujew delves into the importance of representing "strong eat the weak" culture for what it is and his use of origami as a potent narrative symbol.

Live Action

A Darkly Obsessed Woman Contemplates the End of Everything in Matthew B.C.’s Comedy Short ‘Death!’

Matthew B.C. tells DN how he and his crew maximised their minimal budget to create a high-quality short that's both funny and unsettling.

Live Action

Emotional Chaos and Bad Habits Erupt for a Pair on a Blind Date in Tim Hendrix’s Playful Short ‘Baggage’

Tim Hendrix breaks down the VFX bonanza of his blind date comedy short which tackles life’s complexities with humour, heart and a whole lot of dildos.

Awards, Live Action

One Man Makes a Courageous Stand in Nebojša Slijepčević’s Oscar Drama ‘The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent’

Nebojša Slijepčević speaks to DN about his approach when filming his Oscar nominated live action short within the tight confines of a train carriage.

Live Action, Premiere

William Grave’s ‘In My Day’ Peels Back the Layers of Bigotry With a Surprising Revelation

William Grave speaks to DN about creating a neutral almost timeless setting for his black and white drama about a cross-cultural couple battling prejudice.

Live Action, Premiere

Alexandra Qin Unveils the Impacts of Sex Addiction on Two Sisters’ Relationship in Her Sobering Drama ‘Thirstygirl’

Alexandra Qin talks to DN about her personal experience with sex and love, drug and alcohol addiction, and the vital role it played in her debut short film.

Music Video

VERSUS Pay Homage to Australia’s Cult Cinematic History in Party Dozen’s ‘Coup de Gronk’ Music Video

VERSUS take us inside the mix of old and new camera techniques they used for their sax-fuelled shakedown love letter to classic Ozploitation films.

Art & Fashion, Music Video, Premiere

A Woman Experiences the Fullness of Existence Across Time in Anna Guseva’s Dance Film ‘Tem Po Ra Ry’

Anna Guseva outlines why 35mm film was the appropriate shooting format for her time-spanning dance short/music video traversing Dom Radio's rich history.

Live Action

Racial Tensions and Power Imbalances Rage Through the Battleground of Daniel Rands’ Classroom Set Drama ‘Margin’

Daniel Rands discusses playing with perspectives by placing a handheld camera in the clashing thick of his uncomfortable classroom set power struggle drama.

Live Action, Premiere

Ali Sohail Jaura’s ‘Murder Tongue’ Highlights One Family’s Agony Amidst the Bloody Hatred of Operation Clean-up

Ali Sohail Jaura explains how centring his Karachi massacre drama on its female protagonist shifted the trajectory of his heartbreaking short for the better.

Live Action

Michael Jobling’s ‘The Walk’ Captures Britain’s Disenfranchised Lives Via One Man’s Trek Through Nature

Michael Jobling speaks about purposely avoiding the typical approach to working class stories in his short showcasing a man’s gruelling emotional journey.

Live Action, Premiere

A Homeless Ballet Dancer Prepares for a Life-Altering Audition in Jason Hogan’s Tense Drama ‘Twenty’

Jason Hogan breaks down the script work, journalling and improvisations on the street of London that comprised the rigorous rehearsals of his ballet drama.

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