Amidst the Australian bush, old friends Leila and Katie grapple with the embers of their high school friendship during a camping trip, questioning whether the nostalgia is reason enough to rekindle the fading flames or if some bonds are best left in the past. CAST Leila: Blessie Jemimah Katie: Kasey Lee CREW Writer & Director: Danni Fenech Producer & AD: Kofi Peterson Assistant Director: David Liu DOP, Colourist & Editor: Sam Davison Sound & Gaffer: Christian McGuinness Follow for more! Instagram & YouTube: @dannifenechfilms TAGS: film, filmmaking, ComingofAge, shorts, shortfilm, thrillermovie, FilmIndustry, dramaGenre, Storytelling, SydneyFilmmaker, horror, Friends, Drama, friendship, Suspense, ThrillerShortFilm, Suspenseful, Australia, youngfilmmakers, youngfilmmaker, australian, australianfilm, madeinaustralia, studentfilmmaker, studentfilmmakers, studentfilm, Sisterhood, determination, Rural, FemaleLead, filmfestival, awardwinning, awardwinningfilm, filmmaking

A short spec ad for the ARRI Alexa Mini LF, with testimonials from TAFE students. Created at TAFE Randwick as part of the Diploma of Screen & Media. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:04 Assembling the Camera 01:57 Student Testimonials Follow for more! Instagram & YouTube: @dannifenechfilms TAGS: #specad #arri #tafe #tafensw #camera #cameratutorial #tutorial #filmmaker #filmmaking #australia #cinematic #testimonial #alexamini #film #studentfilmmaker #studentfilm #madeinaustralia

Scooter, an arrogant jock, is unexpectedly possessed by a ghost, leading to a captivating and unconventional love story that transcends time and death. Created as part of the Diploma of Screen & Media, at TAFE Randwick. CAST Adam Lee Liam Bryant CREW Director: Danni Fenech Producer: Daphne Christodoulou Writers: Danni Fenech, Amelia Leach & Kofi Peterson Cinematographer: Amelia Leach 1st AD: Kofi Peterson AC: Victor Valverde & Daphne Christodoulou Sound: Matthew Taousanis & Oscar Doherty Boom Operator: Tanji Hay & Jai Panganiban Production Design: James Reid Props & Special Effects: Raoul Dharan Continuity: Hayden Payne Gaffer: Nick Kapentanios & Joey Lambe BTS Videography: Yianna Evat & Joey Lambe Stills Photography: Daphne Christodoulou & Leo Curtis Editors: Sam Davison & Danni Fenech Follow for more! Instagram & YouTube: @dannifenechfilms TAGS: #film #filmmaking #scary #shorts #shortfilm #Filmmaking #Thriller #Twist #FilmIndustry #HorrorGenre #CreativeStorytelling #SydneyFilmmakers #horror #Sinister #Drama, #Eerie, #UnexpectedTwist #Suspense #ThrillerShortFilm #Suspenseful #Australia #youngfilmmakers #youngfilmmaker #australian #australianfilm #madeinaustralia #studentfilmmaker #studentfilmmakers #studentfilm #tafe #tafensw #comedy #horror #lgbt #lgbtq #queer #queerfilm

Embark on the magical odyssey that follows a young girl's artistic dreams from crayon-drawn fantasies to university triumphs, capturing the enchanting evolution of storytelling and celebrating the boundless possibilities awaiting at UNSW. Created for UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture Faculty, to be screened at the Inner West Film Festival, 2024. CAST Addison Hunter Piper Rainford Keira Blaikkie Samantha Perronii CREW Producer / Director/ Co-Editor: Danni Fenech Cinematography / Lead Editor: Sam Davison 1st AD / Production Design: Sally Ip Gaffer: David Liu Sound: Sam Vaynman Camera Assistant: Simon Abanto Production Assistant: Mia Ok Production Assistant: Imogen Mabin Follow for more! Instagram & YouTube: @dannifenechfilms TAGS: #film #filmmaking #unsw #shorts #shortfilm #InnovativeFilmmaking #unswsydney #university #FilmIndustry #CreativeStorytelling #SydneyFilmmakers #universitylife #optimistic #Australia #youngfilmmakers #youngfilmmaker #australian #australianfilm #madeinaustralia #studentfilmmaker #studentfilmmakers #studentfilm #specad #advertisement #uni #tvc #televisioncommercial #filmfestival #filmfestivals

Some snippets from recent acting gigs. Can't wait to start working on new film projects in 2025! Follow for more! StarNow: https://www.starnow.com/u/dannifenech1/ Instagram & YouTube: ​⁠@dannifenechfilms Short Films: Extra Hot - dir. Lucy Loughlin JESS - dir. Sam Davison Babushka - dir. Rachel Herron Arcade - dir. Tim Grubisic Sera-Nate - dir. Chhayly Moek TAGS #film #filmmaking #scary #shorts #shortfilm #Thriller #FilmIndustry #Horror #CreativeStorytelling #SydneyFilmmaker #horrorshorts #Sinister #Drama #Suspenseful #Australia #youngfilmmakers #youngfilmmaker #australian #australianfilm #madeinaustralia #studentfilmmaker #studentfilmmakers #studentfilm #Actor, #Filmmaker, #Showreel, #Drama, #Cinema, #Youth, #Talent, #Screen, #Art, #Scene, #Passion, #Film, #Performance, #Reel, #Creative, #Story, #Audition, #Craft #Showcase #actor #showreel #actingreel #actingreels #youngactor #selftape #selftapes #shortfilms

“I’ve never felt safe walking home…” Amidst the empty fields of a quiet, country town, an innocent first meeting becomes something much more sinister. Awarded Best Micro Short Film, Best Debut Filmmaker & Best Female Director at the Golden Lion International Film Festival (2024). CAST James Cameron Nina Lindley Caitlin Davison CREW Writer & Director: Danni Fenech Cinematographer & Editor: Sam Davison Gaffer: Aaron Davison Sound: Caitlin Davison Production Assistant: Shannon Davison Follow for more! Instagram & YouTube: @dannifenechfilms TAGS: #film #filmmaking #scary #shorts #shortfilm #thrillermovie #FilmIndustry #HorrorGenre #CreativeStorytelling #SydneyFilmmaker #horror #Sinister #Drama, #Eerie #UnexpectedTwist, #Suspense #ThrillerShortFilm, #Suspenseful #Australia #youngfilmmakers #youngfilmmaker #australian #australianfilm #madeinaustralia #studentfilmmaker #studentfilmmakers #studentfilm #Sisterhood #determination #OvercomingAdversity #Rural #FemaleLead #filmfesitval #awardwinning #awardwinningfilm

Keep your friends close… A short scene inspired by classic film noirs. CREW Writer: Paul Howard Director: Leo Curtis Cinematographer & Editor: Danni Fenech Gaffer: Yianna Evat AC: Amelia Leach Sound: Tanji Hay CAST Joey Lambe Lily Malyutina Music: "Dr. Molotov's Cocktail (Shaken and Stirred)" by Colonel Mustard Follow for more! Instagram & YouTube: ​⁠@dannifenechfilms TAGS #film #filmmaking #scary #shorts #shortfilm #InnovativeFilmmaking #Thriller #NarrativeTwist #FilmIndustry #HorrorGenre #CreativeStorytelling #SydneyFilmmakers #horror #Spy #FilmNoir #ClassicFilmNoir, #NoirInspiration, #FilmNoirScene, #MysteriousAmbiance, #RetroCinematography, #SuspensefulDrama, #VintageFilmStyle, #DarkNarrative, #NoirishVibes, #FilmNoirTribute, #DetectiveStory, #ShadowyAesthetics, #OldHollywoodHomage, #NoirCinematography

A short film about embracing nature... Written & directed by Sam Davison Follow for more! Instagram & YouTube: @dannifenechfilms TAGS: #film #filmmaking #scary #shorts #shortfilm #thrillermovie #FilmIndustry #HorrorGenre #CreativeStorytelling #SydneyFilmmaker #horror #Sinister #Drama, #Eerie #UnexpectedTwist, #Suspense #ThrillerShortFilm, #Suspenseful #Australia #youngfilmmakers #youngfilmmaker #australian #australianfilm #madeinaustralia #studentfilmmaker #studentfilmmakers #studentfilm #Sisterhood #determination #OvercomingAdversity #Rural #FemaleLead #filmfesitval #awardwinning #awardwinningfilm

A fun little dark comedy shot over a weekend. Co-created by Danni Fenech & Sam Davison. Semi-finalist in the 2023 Very Short Film Festival. Follow for more! Instagram & YouTube: ​⁠@dannifenechfilms TAGS #film #filmmaking #scary #shorts #shortfilm #InnovativeFilmmaking #Thriller #NarrativeTwist #FilmIndustry #HorrorGenre #CreativeStorytelling #SydneyFilmmakers #horror #funeral #goodsamaritan #funny #comedy #shortfilm #comedyfilms #neighbors #neighbours #skateboarding

A Tinder date goes unexpected well... Directed and written by Sam Davison Starring Sam Davison and Danni Fenech Follow for more! Instagram: ​⁠@dannifenechfilms TAGS #film #filmmaking #comedy #shorts #shortfilm #InnovativeFilmmaking #Thriller #NarrativeTwist #FilmIndustry #RomCom #CreativeStorytelling #SydneyFilmmakers #romance #Tinder #Date #FirstDate #TinderFail, #DatingHorror, #BadDate, #TinderNightmare, #OnlineDatingFail, #DateDisaster, #RomanticFail, #TinderStory, #DatingFiasco, #SwipeLeft, #DateGoneWrong, #TinderExperience, #DatingMishap, #RomanceDisaster, #TinderDrama, #AwkwardDate, #DatingLife, #ComedyDate, #LoveFail, #DatingComedy.

Jess and her sister Riley live on a remote farm with their abusive father. Having reached her breaking point, Jess sets out on a journey that will test her character and determination. Finalist in the Black Snapper International Film Festival. Finalist in the 2023 Cheap Queens Film Festival. Selected for the Lift-Off Global Sessions Film Festival 2024. Selected for the 2023 Canberra Coming of Age Film Festival. CREW Producer: Danni Fenech Director: Sam Davison Writers: Sam Davison and Danni Fenech Gaffer: Aaron Davison Sound: Shannon Davison Production Assistant: Caitlin Davison Follow for more! Instagram & YouTube: @dannifenechfilms TAGS: #film #filmmaking #scary #shorts #shortfilm #InnovativeFilmmaking #Thriller #NarrativeTwist #FilmIndustry #HorrorGenre #CreativeStorytelling #SydneyFilmmakers #horror #Sinister #QuietCountryTown, #Drama, #Eerie, #UnexpectedTwist, #Suspense, #ThrillerShortFilm, #Suspenseful #Australia #youngfilmmakers #youngfilmmaker #australian #australianfilm #madeinaustralia #studentfilmmaker #studentfilmmakers #studentfilm #SisterhoodFilm, #ResilienceAndStrength, #DeterminationStory, #OvercomingAdversity, #RuralFamilyDynamics, #OvercomingAbuse, #EmotionalFamilyDrama, #StrengthInAdversity, #SisterlyBond, #FemaleResilience,#FemaleLead, #Sisters, #ConfrontingAbuse, #Empowering, #RuralResilience, #FamilialStrength, #WomenOvercomingObstacles, #EmotionalSistersStory, #FamilyStrength, #SurvivalAndDetermination, #SistersAgainstAdversity, #Resilience, #FamilyHardships

An absurd short film about hopeful dreams and pyramid schemes. Starring Adam Coppel. Written & directed by Danni Fenech Follow for more! Instagram & YouTube: ​⁠@dannifenechfilms TAGS #film #filmmaking #comedy #shorts #shortfilm #InnovativeFilmmaking #Thriller #NarrativeTwist #FilmIndustry #HorrorGenre #CreativeStorytelling #SydneyFilmmakers #horror #Absurd #AbsurdShortFilm, #HopefulDreams, #PyramidSchemes, #AbsurdHumor, #DreamingBig, #SurrealComedy, #Satirical, #FantasticalPlot, #WeirdlyFunny, #QuirkyStorytelling, #Absurdity, #Dream, #PyramidScheme