Private Project

Break The Cycle

Based on true stories of young creatives in Australia, actress Layla Barnett wins best actress for her starring role on a feature film where sleazy crew abuse female talent.

  • James Hyams
    Director
  • James Hyams
    Writer
  • Gabbie Kempe
    Writer
  • Nic Dunning
    Writer
  • Candice Hill
    Writer
  • Alex Purcell
    Writer
  • Leelyn Cruddas
    Producer
  • James Hyams
    Producer
  • Candice Hill
    Key Cast
    "Layla Barnett"
  • Charlotte Stent
    Key Cast
    "Layla Barnett (child)"
  • Daryl Waters
    Key Cast
    "Director (actor)"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 34 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 28, 2020
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - James Hyams

James Hyams is a documentary maker who sees merit in using fiction film to address social issues.

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Director Statement

After directly witnessing the subtle signs of abuse at a film festival, James met with females in the fiction film industry and heard several of their stories. With the assistance of a skilled cast and crew, the Break The Cycle team put some of these stories into a film with the hope of shedding light on the culture that still exists on some film sets, especially for those starting out and looking for a big break.