THE KING TIDE
Directed by Christian Sparkes | 2023 | 100 mins | Canada | UNCL 18+ | In English
Awards & Festivals
2024 Canadian Screen Awards — Nominated for Best Visual Effects, Best Supporting Performance in a Drama Film (Frances Fisher and Aden Young)
2023 Atlantic International Film Festival — Best Feature, Best Editor
2023 Busan International Film Festival
With shades of The Wicker Man, and boasting gutsy performances from Clayne Crawford and Inner West’s own Aden Young, and an ethereal one from Alix West Lefler, The King Tide powerfully provokes the mind and the heart in equal measure with its gripping story of an isolated community that embrace the healing powers of a young girl that literally washes up on their shore.
A struggling island community is given a mysterious lifeline when an infant washes up on their beach. The baby radiates a rejuvenating aura, healing anyone who spends a few moments in her presence. But after a decade of prosperity brought about by the child’s positive energy, little Isla's adoptive parents must decide whether her safety takes precedence over their community’s expectations.
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PASSION POP
Directed by Chris Elena | 2025 | 19 mins | Australia | UNCL 15+
An anxious woman on the eve of her 30th birthday is given a surprise gift by her closest friend and estranged sister. One she'll never forget nor remember.
