Directing
Davo Hardy
EN cinema · 17 credits
Birthplace
Auburn, Sydney, Australia
Davo Hardy is an independent Australian filmmaker, writer, and actor renowned for his thought-provoking and inclusive storytelling. His works often delve into themes of identity, disability, and LGBTQ+ experiences, aiming to amplify underrepresented voices in cinema. Hardy's directorial debut, The Lives We Lead (2015), explored familial dynamics and societal expectations over five decades. He gained further recognition with A Silent Agreement (2017), notable for being the first Australian feature film to prominently feature Auslan (Australian Sign Language) and authentically portray profoundly deaf characters. In Public Eye (2021), Hardy examined the complexities of social media and personal identity. His filmography also includes Complex (2014), Hunting for Shadows (2016), The Blood of God (2019), and The Switchblade Sisterhood (2023). Beyond filmmaking, Hardy is fluent in Auslan and has been an advocate for inclusive storytelling and studied Film Production at The International Film School of Sydney (IFSS) on a full scholarship. For more information and to access his works, visit davohardyfilms.com.
Known for
Filmography
GunBlade & Me
as Alec Farrow
Mothers, Lovers and Others
as Graeme Rutherford, Director, Writer, Producer
A Very Complex Decade: Celebrating 10 Years of a Nudist Short Film
as Host / Self / Travis, Director, Writer
The Switchblade Sisterhood
as Rhys Beale, Director, Director of Photography, Screenplay, Producer
Desire/Ability
Director
Public Eye
as Elliott Sinclair, Director, Writer, Producer
Pimped
as Extra
The Blood of God
Producer, Editor, Screenplay, Director
A Silent Agreement
as Reuben Heywood, Director
Hunting for Shadows
Director, Screenplay, Editor, Producer
The Lives We Lead
as Kerrod Doyle, Writer, Director, Producer, Sound Mixer, Property Master, Editor
Ruben Guthrie
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Aaron's Consent
Director, Editor, Writer
Complex
Director, Editor, Writer, Producer, Sound Editor, Sound Mixer
Bubble
2014
Bubble
Editor, Sound Mixer, Writer, Director
Bingo
Writer, Director, Producer, Editor, Title Graphics, Sound Designer
Last Night
2011
Last Night
as Brendan, Director, Writer, Producer, Editor