Centre of the Universe

Through the intimate perspectives of six characters, we are taken on an interconnected journey through their lives to observe how they each see the universe revolve around them.

  • Paul Hennessy
    Director
  • Paul Hennessy
    Writer
  • Brooke Bowering
    Producer
  • William Helm
    Executive Producer
    The Way the Wind Blows
  • Jack Morton
    Director of Photography
  • Brooke Bowering
    Production Design
  • Dante Niedzwiedz
    Editor
  • Dante Niedzwiedz
    1st AD
  • Ben Raschella
    2nd AD
  • Thomas Filsell
    Key Cast
    "Tyler"
  • Laura Rose Harrington
    Key Cast
    "Mary"
  • Sarah Baber
    Key Cast
    "Julie"
  • Joshua Talbot-Smith
    Key Cast
    "Bob"
  • Alexander Vlahos
    Key Cast
    "Jim"
  • Robert Donnarumma
    Key Cast
    "Bruce"
  • Charlie Dessaur
    Extras
  • Ruben Gore
    Extras
  • Pixie Haseloff
    Extras
  • Liam McArthur
    Extras
  • Afroditi Mihalaras
    Extras
  • Catherine Milne
    Extras
  • Leeanne Moriaty
    Extras
  • Minaz Nawdiya
    Extras
  • Grant Roberts
    Extras
  • Angus Beckie-Smith
    Camera Assistants
  • Ryan Nash
    Camera Assistants
  • Patrick Prior
    Camera Assistants
  • Marcus Catt
    Gaffers
  • Ben Fernandez
    Gaffers
  • Jack Bloomfield
    Sound Recordist
  • Charlie Dessaur
    Production Assistants
  • Alijah Musolino
    Production Assistants
  • Emily Eilers
    BTS
  • William Helm
    Colourist
    The Way the Wind Blows
  • Dante Niedzwiedz
    Sound Designer
  • Oomiak
    Special Thanks
  • Alice Reardon
    Special Thanks
  • Denise & Gary Helm
    Special Thanks
  • Urban Cine
    Special Thanks
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 57 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 22, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    800 AUD
  • 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 - Paul Hennessy

Paul Hennessy was born and raised in Adelaide, South Australia. He grew up watching a wide variety of films from across the globe, and it is the influence of these films that has given him the unique taste in cinema that he has today.
He has dabbled in filmmaking across his education, producing short films from primary through to secondary education, and eventually studying screen production at Flinders University.
A lover of Charlie Kaufman’s filmography, as well as any filmmaker who plays with typical narrative structure, Paul has gravitated towards more experimental films in his own work, with a particular interest in ensemble films with unusual plot structure.

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Director Statement

It is not rare for someone we know to believe they are the centre of the universe.

Whether they are a business tycoon, a nine-to-fiver or a high-class escort, everyone believes that their story is the one being told, that they are the protagonist of their own life.

This fantasy works well for movies, where a single often cliche narrative is explored for a singular character, but what if all of those self-centred protagonists were to meet? To whom would the spotlight belong then?

In this short film, the role of protagonist is abandoned as an ensemble of egos compete to be the Centre of the Universe.