Biography
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.
Directed 12
2020s
- 2025
Mothers, Lovers and Others
Director
- 2024
A Very Complex Decade: Celebrating 10 Years of a Nudist Short Film
Director
- 2023
The Switchblade Sisterhood
Director
Desire/Ability
Director
- 2021
Public Eye
Director
2010s
- 2019
The Blood of God
Director
- 2017
A Silent Agreement
Director
- 2016
Hunting for Shadows
Director
- 2015
The Lives We Lead
Director
- 2014
Aaron's Consent
Director
Complex
Director
- 2013
Bingo
Director
Wrote 10
2020s
- 2025
Mothers, Lovers and Others
Writer
- 2024
A Very Complex Decade: Celebrating 10 Years of a Nudist Short Film
Writer
- 2023
The Switchblade Sisterhood
Screenplay
- 2021
Public Eye
Writer
2010s
- 2019
The Blood of God
Screenplay
- 2016
Hunting for Shadows
Screenplay
- 2015
The Lives We Lead
Writer
- 2014
Aaron's Consent
Writer
Complex
Writer
- 2013
Bingo
Writer
Acted in 9
2020s
- 2026
GunBlade & Me
Alec Farrow
- 2025
Mothers, Lovers and Others
Graeme Rutherford
- 2023
The Switchblade Sisterhood
Rhys Beale
- 2021
Public Eye
Elliott Sinclair
2010s
- 2019
Pimped
Extra
- 2017
A Silent Agreement
Reuben Heywood
- 2015
The Lives We Lead
Kerrod Doyle
Produced 8
2020s
- 2025
Mothers, Lovers and Others
Producer
- 2023
The Switchblade Sisterhood
Producer
- 2021
Public Eye
Producer
2010s
- 2019
The Blood of God
Producer
- 2016
Hunting for Shadows
Producer
- 2015
The Lives We Lead
Producer
- 2014
Complex
Producer
- 2013
Bingo
Producer
Edited 6
2010s
- 2019
The Blood of God
Editor
- 2016
Hunting for Shadows
Editor
- 2015
The Lives We Lead
Editor
- 2014
Aaron's Consent
Editor
Complex
Editor
- 2013
Bingo
Editor
Sound 3
2010s
- 2015
The Lives We Lead
Sound Mixer
- 2014
Complex
Sound Editor, Sound Mixer
- 2013
Bingo
Sound Designer
Art department 1
2010s
- 2015
The Lives We Lead
Property Master
Camera 1
2020s
- 2023
The Switchblade Sisterhood
Director of Photography
Other crew 1
2010s
- 2013
Bingo
Title Graphics
Appearances1
2020s
- 2024
A Very Complex Decade: Celebrating 10 Years of a Nudist Short Film
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