WEDGETAIL

Feature Film

Synopsis

Lonely and isolated in Australia, Simon, a middle aged Australian man, travels to Cambodia searching for love. Once there, Simon begins a fragile self-exploration as he is confronted by his sexual desire against his need for love.

WEDGETAIL is the debut film of Australian writer and director Greg Blakey. The film is a sparse, intimate and heartbreaking drama, navigating the difficult terrains that men face in love and intimacy. Shot in Cambodia and Australia, WEDGETAIL creates an intimate film with a startlingly raw and moving performance from Richard Stables (Healing). It is an Australian German Co-production.

Awards/Nominations

  • 2018 Molodist International Film Festival – Official Selection
  • 2018 The South Film and Arts Academy Festival, Chile – Official Selection
  • 2018 Queens World Film Festival – Official Selection
  • 2017 San Jose International Film Awards
  • 2017 Eko International Film Festival – Official Selection
  • 2017 Festival de Cine Independent de Trujillo – Official Selection
  • 2017 Great Message International Film Festival – Official Selection
  • 2017 Indian Cine Film Festival – Official Selection
  • 2017 Long Island Film Festival – Official Selection

Credits

DIRECTOR:
Greg Blakey

PRODUCER:
Jan-Philipp Jarke

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:
Lizzette Atkins
Dean O’Flaherty

CO-DIRECTOR:
Maurice Taube

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER:
Karsten Matern