Greg Hackett

For many years Greg Hackett worked in an arthouse cinema in Sydney where the countless films he saw had made an impression that resonated deeply. He had many stories in his head, but could not find a way to retell them. A close friend of his suggested that he study, and Greg chose the film production course in the TAFE where his friend taught.

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Macadamia 

Funded by the First Break Program 2011

Stacey plays mischievous yet cruel practical jokes on those closest to her, her friends and her work colleagues. The pranks may be vengeful but deep down Stacey needs the attention, because she’s afraid to be alone. Her friends seem to let her get away with it, until one night that is proven to be untrue in the most shattering way.

Cast

Fiona Pepper – Stacey
James Anderson – Freddie
Mark Bishop – Mickie
Louise Lee Mei – Tina
Cellist - Kacie Osara
Violinist - Sophia Compton
Theatre Patron – Mariann Singh
Snake Handler [Hands] – Sarah Enright
The Python - Flynn

Crew

Director & Writer – Greg Hackett
Producer & Writer – Arie Hirsh
EP – David Opitz
Production Manager – James Anderson
DOP – Michi Marozsseky
Camera Assistant – Damian Smith
2nd Camera Assistant & Data Wrangler – Luke Symes
Sound Recordist – James Cunningham
Gaffer – Simon Walsh
Gaffer Assistant – Suzan Liu
Grip – Will Thomas
Art Director – Shane G Delonix
1st AD – Sonny Inkerman
2nd AD – Kat Borishkewich
Continuity – Olga Nowicka
Make-up & Hair - Josie Nakhoul
Make-up Assistant - Ellyse Bragg
Editor – Simon Njoo
Sound Editor – Michael Finucan
Title Designer – Funk & Feng [Shane G Delonix]
Grade & Assembly – Craig Deeker
Composer – Sean Peter
Composer – Danny Olesh
Stills Photographer – Nick McMahon
Caterer – Yaniv Levy