Shards

Shards follows the apathetic lives of several damaged outcasts on violent paths to inevitable self destruction. A quirky mix of drama and pitch black comedy, it parodies the classic Australian crime film while critically examining cinematic tropes and cultural stereotypes, particularly depictions of drug addiction, gendered violence and misogynistic “humour“.

  • MICHAEL RILEY
    Director
  • MICHAEL RILEY
    Writer
  • Dean Mayer
    Key Cast
    "Sampson"
  • Tahlia Jade Holt
    Key Cast
    "Alysha"
  • Darren Osmond
    Key Cast
    "Jayden"
  • David Beamish
    Key Cast
    "Silas"
  • Colin Dixon
    Key Cast
    "Spida"
  • Lori Macphee Coyne
    Key Cast
    "Vivian"
  • Emma Critchell
    Key Cast
    "Chelsea"
  • Grant Morrison
    Key Cast
    "Ralph"
  • Patrick Bell
    Key Cast
    "Jason"
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Drama, Black comedy, Crime
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 37 minutes 31 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 13, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Australian Premiere Screening
    Brisbane, Queensland
    Australia
    December 20, 2019
    World Premiere
Director - MICHAEL RILEY