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BLUNT

An aspiring young chef battles to prove himself while working at a struggling restaurant. Faced with mounting pressure from a skeptical family and the threat of closure, he refuses to back down.

Determined to save the restaurant and carve out his future, he takes a bold, unconventional step. What unfolds is a story of resilience, ambition, and pushing past limits to turn challenges into opportunities.

  • Alex Power
    Director
    Overture
  • Archie Lush
    Writer
  • Luis Basnett
    Writer
  • Mark Zanosov
    Producer
    Still There?
  • Ashton Bolt
    Co-Producer
    Milktooth
  • Archie Lush
    Key Cast
    "The Aspiring Chef"
  • Luis Basnett
    Key Cast
    "Charlie"
  • Ashton Bolt
    Key Cast
    "Willow"
  • Paul Walenkamp
    Key Cast
    "Leon"
  • John Shrimpton
    Key Cast
    "Damien"
  • Pierre-Paul Brillon
    Key Cast
    "Child Aspiring Chef"
  • Rohann Coffey
    Key Cast
    "The Father"
  • James Dudfield
    Director of Photography
  • Hamish Paterson
    Editor
  • Nicholas Gardiner
    Music By
  • Alexia Hartnett
    Production Designer
  • Emily Chong
    Art Directors
  • Brandon Bonasera
    Art Directors
  • Annika Korb
    Key Hair and Makeup Artist
  • Jade Duckworthy
    Hair and Makeup Artists
  • Abbie Loong
    Hair and Makeup Artists
  • Iara Arruda
    Food Stylist
  • Daniella Savva
    Costume Designer
  • Oscar Hannington
    First Assistant Director
  • Emmet Doudle
    Sound Recordist and Designer
  • Oliver Johnson
    Script Supervisor
  • Angus Doonan
    Unit Manager
  • Banjo Stapledon
    Unit Assistants
  • Evgenni Nazarenko
    Unit Assistants
  • Julia Eaton
    Unit Assistants
  • Mason Smit
    Gaffer
  • Zoe Davis
    Best Boys
  • James Hoare
    Best Boys
  • Martin Phan
    First Assistant Camera
  • Luke Dewar
    Second Assistant Camera
  • Flynn Hutchinson
    Key Grip
  • Dasha Melnik
    Stills Photographer
  • Jordan Pasco
    Videographer
  • Chris Van Der Merwe
    DIT / Data Wrangler
  • Wayne Waples
    Special Thanks
  • Elliott Nieves
    Colourist
    The Hug
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Coming of Age, Humour, Family
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 35 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 10, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    8,000 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, ARRI
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • CinéfestOZ Film Festival
    Busselton
    Australia
    September 6, 2025
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Australian Cinematographers Society

    Australia
    November 1, 2025
    SA & WA Gold Award
Director Biography - Alex Power

Alex Power is an award-winning director with a Master’s in Directing from the WA Screen Academy, where his final project won Best Film of the year. His short films, Extremely Irrevocably Dead, Lola’s and Stuffed, have earned recognition at festivals, winning awards such as Best Film and Best Direction at the Screen It International Film Festival and his recent short form documentary School Makes Me… won Best Innovation in Student Film at the WA Screen Culture Awards. Alex’s work also includes a multitude of music videos some of which have been featured on ABC’s Rage. He has worked on large-scale television and features both within Australia and internationally, showcasing his versatility and collaborative expertise across diverse productions.

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Director Statement

Blunt is a film about perseverance and the choices we make to shape our own paths. It explores the dynamics of friendship and familial relationships, highlighting how the pursuit of ambition can sometimes lead to isolation. At its core, this story serves as a reminder that while chasing your dreams is courageous, it’s equally important to remember where you come from and to honour the people who’ve supported you along the way. In today’s world, there’s often a relentless drive to win at all costs and be the best, but this mindset can create a narrow view of success, especially in unconventional industries without clear paths to the top. Inspired by works like The Bear and Whiplash, with music from the likes of Challangers, Blunt aims to challenge the idea that perfection is the ultimate goal, instead encouraging viewers to find balance and appreciate the journey over the destination.