Experiencing Interruptions?

White Lines

When Amber discovers she is pregnant, she hides the news from her drug dealing boyfriend Jacob. After a chaotic night at a rave, in which one of Jacob's deals goes wrong, Ambers future is left fractured and uncertain...

  • Ollie Ivin-Poole
    Director
  • Maddison Kelly
    Writer
  • Will Frost
    Producer
  • Amy Pollock
    Key Cast
    "Amber"
  • James Fraser
    Key Cast
    December Boys, The Water Diviner
  • Christian Byers
    Key Cast
    Puberty Blues, Year Of, Bump
  • Meriam Fayadh
    Director of Photography
  • Laura Brearley
    Sound
  • Miranda Frost
    Production Design
  • Brie Bartleet
    AC
  • Finn Robilliard
    AC
  • Monty Callen
    1st AD
  • David Blecher
    2nd AD
  • Ray Lin
    Colorist
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 48 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 21, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    4,200 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    16mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Swinburne
  • St Kilda Film Festival
    Melbourne
    Australia
    June 14, 2025
    Victorian Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Ollie Ivin-Poole

Ollie Ivin-Poole is a Melbourne-based emerging filmmaker and directing student at Swinburne University of Technology. Passionate about authentic, character-driven storytelling, Ollie has directed multiple short films that explore intimate themes with emotional honesty. With a growing body of work and a strong visual style, Ollie is committed to creating films that connect deeply with audiences.

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Director Statement

White Lines is a raw, intimate exploration of a pivotal moment in a young woman’s life—a moment that forces her to confront adulthood while still caught in a world of escapism. The film follows a girl who discovers she’s pregnant on the night she’s meant to go to a rave with her drug-dealing boyfriend. It’s not just about the pregnancy or the party—it’s about the quiet, complicated space in between.

At its heart, the film asks: when is the right time to grow up? When do we let go of the chaos and start making decisions that carry weight? I wanted to capture that emotional tension without giving easy answers. The story is purposely open-ended, inviting the audience to reflect on their own lives, their own turning points, and what they might do in her place.

White Lines is a reflection of youth, uncertainty, and the quiet moments that shape us. I hope viewers walk away not with conclusions, but with questions—about identity, responsibility, and what it really means to move forward.