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The Femme Fatales of West Australian Wrestling

In a world where the spotlight has long been dominated by men, five trailblazing women step into the ring to carve out their place in West Australian wrestling history — leaving behind stories of grit, triumph, rivalry, and legacy.

The Femme Fatales of West Australian Wrestling is a powerful documentary that pulls back the curtain on a scene too often overlooked. Through the journeys of five extraordinary wrestlers — Chili, Harli Hyde, Layla Divine, Michelle K Hasluck, and Roxy Ryot — we explore the highs and hardships of carving a path in a male-dominated sport. From Chili’s fearless debut, to Michelle’s reflections on a career that helped shape an industry, to the promotion-defining clash between Harli and Layla, and finally, the enduring legacy of Roxy Ryot following her tragic passing — this film captures the blood, sweat, and unshakable spirit of women who changed the game. At its heart, it’s not just about wrestling — it’s about fighting for respect, recognition, and a place in history.

  • Zeke Morgan-Hind
    Director
  • Zeke Morgan-Hind
    Writer
  • Thomas Sapienza
    Producer
  • Zeke Morgan-Hind
    Producer
  • Michelle K Hasluck
    Key Cast
  • Roxy Ryot
    Key Cast
  • Harli Hyde
    Key Cast
  • Tatiana "Chili" Standring
    Key Cast
  • Layla Divine
    Key Cast
  • Jeremiah Kingsley
    Key Cast
  • Jake De Agrela
    Executive Producer
  • Andrew "Shark" Carter
    Executive Producer
  • Zeke Morgan-Hind
    Director of Photography
  • Jarryd Mason
    Camera Operators
  • Ben Clairs
    Camera Operators
  • Zeke Morgan-Hind
    Editor
  • Kiaan Ratten
    Editing Consultants
  • Holly McNear
    Editing Consultants
  • Carlo Martelli
    Drone Operators
  • Werner Nagel
    Drone Operators
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Genres:
    Documentary, Sport, feature
  • Runtime:
    49 minutes 17 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 5, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    500 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
  • Bajio Documentary Film Festival
    CINE COMUNITARIO - TEQUISQUIAPAN
    Mexico
    December 2, 2025
    North American Premiere
    Best Original Idea
  • WA Made Film Festival
    Perth
    Australia
    February 22, 2026
    Australian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Absurd Film Festival
    Cinisello Balsamo, Milano
    Italy
    Honorable Mention
  • Revelation Perth International Film Festival
    Perth, Western Australia
    Australia
    July 15, 2026
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Zeke Morgan-Hind

Zeke Morgan-Hind is a Perth-based filmmaker and media creative whose work spans documentary, narrative film, and educational media. With a passion for storytelling that bridges both the intimate and the larger-than-life, Zeke’s projects often explore identity, resilience, and the hidden stories within everyday communities.

Zeke began his directing career with Faces in the Crowd (2018), co-directed with Jake De Agrela, a character-driven drama about a comedian confronting his inner demons on stage. That same year, he directed The Unqualified Artist (2018), a short documentary profiling renowned artist Helen Norton and her critique of tertiary fine arts education. He followed this with the hard-hitting documentary Unsheltered (2019), shedding light on youth homelessness in Perth — a project that demonstrated Zeke’s commitment to socially conscious storytelling.

2019 also saw Zeke expand into narrative shorts, including The Pretender (2019), which examines sacrifice and identity in the corporate world, and CRADLE (2019), a coming-of-age drama co-directed with Jack Bett and Jake De Agrela, exploring teen pregnancy and fractured family bonds.

Zeke continued his comedic sensibilities with Hitched (2020), a light-hearted road film about love, chaos, and responsibility. He also contributed as First Assistant Director and Editor on Puncture (2021), a family drama directed by Cassandra Power.

After a brief hiatus from directing, Zeke returned with Spark of the Dream (2024–2025), a documentary series following Tom Sapienza’s journey into professional wrestling. This project reignited his drive for long-form storytelling and paved the way for his first feature-length film, The Femme Fatales of West Australian Wrestling (2025). The documentary captures the careers and legacies of five pioneering women who shaped WA wrestling, offering a rare perspective in a male-dominated industry.

Beyond film, Zeke also runs Mr Media Creative, producing multimedia content for schools, brands, and independent creatives. His projects reflect a commitment to both creative expression and education, ensuring stories reach audiences in meaningful, accessible ways.

Zeke’s work continues to balance the crafted precision of narrative cinema with the authenticity of documentary, cementing him as a versatile voice in the Western Australian screen industry.

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Director Statement

I have grown up as a lifelong fan of professional wrestling, captivated by the energy of the performances and the larger-than-life characters that step through the ropes. Yet as I got older, I realised that what kept me hooked wasn’t just the spectacle — it was the stories. Wrestling is, at its heart, a storytelling medium, one where triumph, defeat, rivalry, and legacy play out in real time before a live audience. It was this passion for story that drew me toward filmmaking, and in many ways the two have always felt connected.

The Femme Fatales of West Australian Wrestling emerged from my year embedded in the wrestling community, between June 2024 and July 2025, while directing Spark of the Dream, a documentary series following Tom Sapienza’s journey to his debut. That series was my first directed project since 2020, and it reignited my creative drive. Spending time ringside, backstage, and among the people who live and breathe this art form opened my eyes to how much remains untold. Out of that came the inspiration to tell the stories of the women who have helped shape, redefine, and in many ways fight for their place within West Australian wrestling.

This film represents my first feature-length project, and its scale reflects the significance of its subjects. Chili, Harli Hyde, Layla Divine, Michelle K Hasluck, and Roxy Ryot each offer a different window into the history of women’s wrestling in WA. From the nerves and determination of a debut to rivalries that changed the direction of promotions, to reflections on careers that paved the way, and finally to the legacy of Roxy whose life and influence still resonate deeply within the community — these stories reveal how much power wrestling holds outside the spectacle.

In making this film, I have come to appreciate the resilience of these women in navigating an industry that has often sidelined them. Wrestling has long been framed through a male-dominated lens, yet the women I’ve documented demonstrate that their contributions are not just equal, but in many cases revolutionary. Their presence has reshaped what WA wrestling looks like, and their voices deserve to be heard not just as athletes, but as storytellers, pioneers, and in Roxy’s case, as a legacy that continues to inspire.

Ultimately, The Femme Fatales of West Australian Wrestling is about more than wrestling. It is about identity, recognition, and the fight to be remembered. My hope is that this film not only honours the women at its centre but also invites audiences to rethink the boundaries of the sport and the communities that grow around it.

Zeke Morgan-Hind