A broken and combative man living up a remote valley can’t understand why a young woman takes an interest in him until their pasts intertwine.

Director: Timothy Hawthorne
Writer: Justin Eade
Stars: Douglas F. Brooks, Gayle Hay, Cameron West

Opal Valley

Other Short Films from the Top of the South Film Festival

Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Producer: Douglas Brooks – Michael OrtizDirector: Doug BrooksWriter: Michael OrtizDoP: Cameron Ross

Father-Between

Father Between

Conor wrestles with the decision to do what is best for his family, daughter and dog. Directors: Douglas F. Brooks – Aaron FalveyStars: Douglas F. Brooks – Niav Darry

Late-Equaliser

Late Equaliser

Billy Harper was a successful professional footballer in England, before retiring to run a pub in New Zealand. Proud father of three daughters, he long ago gave up hope of a son, when his wife Sarah accidentally falls pregnant. Meanwhile, Carlos Carlos, a young Argentinian football prodigy dies in a car crash and wakes up…

the-flame

The Flame

On the Austro-Swiss border, Lotte Benseman works for the Gestapo. Her ability to make men talk is unparalleled as she seeks to expose who is smuggling Jewish families across the border. However, when she comes face to face with an old flame, will she remain loyal to her country or will the brightness of the…

Spin Cycle

Spin Cycle

A film by Doug Brooks and Naomi ArnoldMade as part of VF48HOURS: LOCKDOWN

Stason Jatham

Stason Jatham

A man who acts like Jason Statham in his everyday life clashes with his wife over his delusions until an incident forces her to admit it has its benefits. Director and Writer: Justin EadeActors: Hamish Duncan – Donna BothaDoP: Tyler Redmond

Dance To The Beat Of Your Drum

Dance To The Beat Of Your Drum

Director: Justin EadeStars: Lauren Armstrong – Millie Bourke – Hamish Duncan

Epoch Ellipse

Epoch Ellipse

Two survivors of the apocalypse meet on a deserted road and bicker over grammar and vocabulary, until they’re forced to team up to defend themselves against a band of roving marauders. Directors: Justin Eade – Jonathan LopardoWriter: Justin EadeStars: Hamish Duncan – Donna Botha – JP Carrington

Alpha_5

Alpha 5

Written and Directed by Neil and Billy BensonCast: Maria Benson – Benjamin Stiles – Neil Benson

War Paint

War Paint

A young British soldier is shot and dying before the ramparts of a Pa during the 1864 invasion of the Waikato. He has given up all hope and resigns himself to death when a young Māori woman mysteriously comes to his aid. Written & Directed by Justin Eade