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Tomorrows

A woman has a shift in perspective after a surreal encounter with a can of tinned tomatoes.

  • Amber Gibson
    Writer
  • Yvette Turnbull
    Writer
  • Yvette Turnbull
    Director
  • Amber Gibson
    Producer
  • Madeleine Galea
    Associate Producer
  • Frankie McNair
    Blake
  • Deepa Parmar
    Naomi
  • Madeleine Galea
    Goose Three
  • Mads Tudor
    Goose One
  • Madeleine Chetcuti
    Goose Two
  • Lucy Kennedy
    Sarah
  • Joanne Davis
    Joanne
  • Jesse Vogelaar
    Director of Photography
  • Delaney Murphy
    Editor
  • Melanie Killingsworth
    First Assistant Director
  • Yvette Turnbull
    Production Designer
  • Sophie Hayward
    Costume Designer
  • Jack Mcculloch
    Sound Recordist
  • Rizky Pratama
    Sound Recordist
  • Clara Cruz Jose
    Art Director
  • Emil Linden-Perlis
    Art Assistant
  • Greta Thompson-Weiner
    Costume Assistant
  • Alice Oehr
    Illustrator
  • Matt Jenner
    First Assistant Camera/Gaffer
  • Miles Proust
    Production Assistant
  • Yvette Turnbull
    Sound Designer
  • Delaney Murphy
    Sound Designer
  • Amber Gibson
    Sound Designer
  • Mike Willmitt
    Sound Design Consultant
  • Jack McCulloch
    Post Sound Mix
  • Daniel McCulloch
    Post Sound Mix
  • Jesse Vogelaar
    Colour Grade
  • Tom Noble
    Supporting Cast
  • Joey Rainbow
    Supporting Cast
  • Neil Triffett
    Supporting Cast
  • Emil Linden-Perlis
    Supporting Cast
  • Miles Proust
    Supporting Cast
  • Ming Liew
    On-set Photographer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, comedy
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 24 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 14, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    12,000 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival
    Gympie, QLD
    Australia
    September 28, 2024
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Yvette Turnbull

Yvette Turnbull is a Melbourne-based, queer female filmmaker dedicated to amplifying LGBTQIA+ visibility and representation. With a passion for moving audiences and making them laugh, Yvette’s work is a delightful blend of warmth and quirkiness. Embracing collaborative and inclusive filmmaking practices, she brings a holistic approach to storytelling, honed from her background as a theatre maker. Transitioning from Production Designer to Director, Yvette infuses her projects with a distinctive visual flair, creating visually unique and emotionally resonant films. Her design-led artistry and approachable nature make her a beloved and distinct voice in the local film industry.

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Director Statement

In co-writing Tomorrows, Amber and I were excited to explore the interweaving of semi-autobiographical stories within fictional narratives, crafting work from lived experiences, requires a sensitivity to both author and audience. Thematically, we were drawn to examining societal pressures around career, love and relationships, body and self-image, as well as the existential crises of early 30s life. Imagine "Groundhog Day" with a feminist twist.

While our focus was centred on the "female" experience, the core message in Tomorrows isn’t strictly gendered. It speaks to the universal struggle within contemporary culture, balancing hope and positivity whilst navigating life without a guidebook. Change is possible—sometimes, it just takes a shift in perspective.

In my journey from production designer to director, I'm particularly excited about incorporating comedy into visual narratives. I believe humour has a unique power to disarm, connect, and shift perspectives, making it an ideal medium for exploring intersectional stories with complexity and nuance.

Additionally, I'm experimenting with creating a unique visual language for the screen. Building on my background as a production designer, I’m delving into in-camera effects and the heightened theatricality of scenography. This approach enhances the dramaturgical impact of my work, seamlessly blending theme and form. It’s an essential part of establishing my voice as a director with a multidisciplinary perspective.

For Amber and I, this is a production of firsts. As co-writers, director and producer collectively we headed into production driven to create a project that matched our values in both narrative storytelling, the type of filmmakers we want to be and the community we seek to create. Tomorrows was an ambitious first film, we think it was worth it, go hard or go home! I honestly can't believe we made it this far! It's been an incredibly rewarding, challenging, life changing journey and I'm so grateful for all our collaborators who have made this film their own.