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Love & Guns - Mafia Tales

"Love & Guns - Mafia Tales" spins a gripping yarn around Joe, a former hitman
and ex-SAS veteran, who seeks to distance himself from his past entanglements within the Italian mafia.
Set against the backdrop of his newfound life, intertwined with the allure of love and the allure of danger,
Joe's journey takes a tumultuous turn when shadows from his past begin to loom ominously.

Married to an enchanting Instagram model and thriving in the legitimate business world,
Joe appears to have carved out a semblance of peace. However, the tranquility is shattered
when whispers of his former life resurface, hinting at the resurgence of his former partner, Italian female assassin,
the enigmatic Anna.

As Joe navigates the treacherous waters of uncertainty, viewers are drawn
into a labyrinthine neo-noir thriller where every revelation

blurs the lines between reality and illusion.

"Love & Guns - Mafia Tales" is a tantalizing exploration
of the intricacies of love, loyalty, and the indelible marks left by one's past,
weaving a spellbinding narrative that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats searching for the final clues ...

  • Darko Djeric
    Director
    Painter Antonio
  • William Morgan
    Writer
    Co Writer
  • Darko Djeric
    Writer
    Painter Antonio
  • Darko Djeric
    Producer
  • Carrie McMahon
    Key Cast
    "ANNA"
  • Marina Martini
    Key Cast
    "Lucia"
    Radio Man
  • Steven Whiteside
    Key Cast
    "Joe"
  • John Shipway
    Key Cast
    "Eastern Europian Thug"
  • Rose Manuli
    Key Cast
    "Female Assassin"
  • Ron Arthurs
    Key Cast
    "Don Enzo"
  • Michael Charles Hampton
    Key Cast
    "Don Liam"
  • Altus Vernooy
    Key Cast
    "Rogue Officer"
  • Ross Riley
    Key Cast
    "Outlaw Bush Ranger"
  • Rosa Medrano
    Key Cast
    "Shady Character 2"
  • Liton Sheikh
    Key Cast
    "Shady"
  • Amanda Alderson
    Key Cast
    "Chainsaw Sister 1"
  • Nerida Spencer
    Key Cast
    "Chainsaw Sister 2"
  • Desiree J Wollter
    Key Cast
    "Chainsaw Sister 3"
  • Julia Thompson
    Key Cast
    "Wait Staff - Anna"
  • Riti Smith
    Key Cast
    "Wait Staff - Anna"
  • Sascha Turich
    Key Cast
    "Wait Staff - Anna"
  • Vivienne Rintoul
    Hair & Make Up
    Red Dog
  • John Shipway
    Sound Recordist
  • Desiree J Wolter
    Assistant Director
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    35 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 22, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    2.8K ARRIRAW (ARRI REVEAL LogC4)
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Perth
Director Biography - Darko Djeric

Drama school graduate from AADA (2000-2003), Sydney, Australia, was taught acting style of YAT Malmgren and Laban “Method” by prolific teacher Tim Robins (Drama Centre London) for 3 years.
In 2005 began studies in filmmaking and have taken interest in emerging technologies like 2D/3D animation, Machinima, VFX, Green Screen.
Produced previously short film “Painter Antonio” and series of music videos for which some have won an awards.

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Director Statement

As an actor and director, I am on a perpetual journey to explore the depths of human experience.