A MESSAGE TO THE AUTHOR

Directed by Andrey Goulter

AFIN 2025 Winner Best Student Short Film · Lachlan Scott

AFIN 2025 Winner Best Visual Effects · Owen Douglas

Nominee Best Cinematography · Owen Douglas

Nominee Best Director · Andrey Goulter

Nominee Best Youth Performance · Jake Cockburn

Type

Short Film

Country

Australia

Runtime

16m 29s

Self-rated

PG content guide

Synopsis

After a lonely 12 year old boy stumbles upon a book that gives him the power to control his life and make his wishes come to existence, he realises what is truly important about life and destiny.

Director's Biography

Andrey Goulter is a Director passionate about creating films that entertain audiences with wonder, warmth, and a lot of heart, through themes that question and challenge perspectives on life. He is best known for his award-winning short film 'Feather', and his recently completed short film 'A Message to the Author', having just graduated from Griffith Film School. He sees film as a powerful art form and is dedicated to crafting stories that leave a lasting emotional impact.

A MESSAGE TO THE AUTHOR

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