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Time is Not a Line

In his final months, artist Stephen Hennessy races to complete a life-spanning exhibition—transforming his death into an act of love for his daughter.

  • Darcy Newton
    Director
    CLAPTRAP (2024)
  • Luca Catalano
    Producer
    CLAPTRAP (2024)
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Runtime:
    59 minutes 29 seconds
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Darcy Newton

Darcy Newton is a Melbourne-based documentary filmmaker. His short Icebergers 2019 (‘Best Documentary’ at Melbourne Indie FF) and debut feature Claptrap 2024 (‘Wildcard’ at MDFF) were met with praise, with Claptrap recently completing its theatrical release in April. Time is Not a Line promises to be his most personal work yet - zeroing in on an intimate story with profound implications.

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Director Statement

Working alongside Stephen during his final months of life was an unforgettable experience. His terminal diagnosis didn’t diminish his passion—it deepened it. He remained fiercely committed to his art, his ideas, and most of all, his family. He approached death not with fear, but as a creative challenge—to make something lasting and meaningful for those he loved.

The time we spent together profoundly shaped how I think about life, grief, and the boundaries of art itself. Time is Not a Line aims to honour Stephen’s vision, capturing a man who met death with open eyes and a full heart, and turned it into one final, powerful act of creation.