Contender for the 2027 AACTA Awards

For Your Consideration

In all categories

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Round 1 voting closes 9 November 2026

A Dean Francis film

“Wonderfully deranged, darkly romantic, howlingly funny… a sweaty, knowing, propulsive walk on the cinematic wild side.”

Erin Free, FilmInk

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“There is nothing else out there like it.”

Joshua M. Hayes, Josh at the Movies

What the critics said

“Dean Francis crafts a thrilling slice of queer cinema.”

Bee Delores, B-Sides & Badlands

“A rock-solid, well-scripted crime thriller.”

Erin Free, FilmInk

“Sleazy in the best possible way — an unapologetic throwback to a genre that rarely exists anymore.”

Peter Gray, The AU Review

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Official selection

Official Selection, Sydney Film Festival 2026 Official Selection, Melbourne International Film Festival 2026 Official Selection, Fantastic Fest 2025 Official Selection, Festival do Rio 2025 Best Director International, Fantaspoa 2026
Contender for the 2027 AACTA Awards

For Your Consideration

In all categories

Best Film & Best Indie Film
Dean Francis, Ben Ferris, Ulysses Oliver, Timothy MayProducers
Best Direction
Dean Francis
Best Screenplay
Dean Francis
Best Lead Actor
Tim Pocock
Tom Rodgers
Best Supporting Actor
Paul Capsis
Chris Haywood
Best Supporting Actress
Sacha Horler
Best Editing
Dean Francis
Best Cinematography
Franc Biffone
Best Original Score
Andreas Dominguez
Best Soundtrack
Andreas Dominguez, Greg Gould, Tim Pocock, Dean Francis, Paul Capsis and Kween Kong
Best Original Song
“Running”Written and performed by Greg Gould“Who Gave You Permission”Written and performed by Greg Gould
Best Sound
Matt PerottSound designAndy WrightRe-recording mixer
Best Costume Design
Chris LePage
Best Hair & Make-up
Marisa Secerov
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