"HINDSIGHT" (2026)
Director: Mary Doeppenschmidt
Cast: Mary Doeppenschmidt, stikarto, Ayden Karigan
An avant-garde short film explores the sun and those who worship its radiant power.
More About This Film
HINDSIGHT is a 2026 Australian six-minute comedy short directed by Mikey Hamer and written by Caleb Lyons. The story follows a socially anxious teenager who faces the intimidating task of buying a video game, with his imagination transforming the ordinary transaction into an epic internal battle.
The film turns awkward small talk into a playful fantasy scenario, capturing how anxiety can magnify mundane experiences. Geordie Bartle, Luna Har Paz, and Warren Lyons lead the cast.
- Mikey Hamer directed the film.
- Caleb Lyons wrote the screenplay.
- Geordie Bartle plays Guy, Luna Har Paz plays Gamer Girl, and Warren Lyons plays Dad.
- The film was produced by Dadaa.
- It was released in Australia on June 4, 2026 and runs approximately six minutes.