AFIN 2025 · Feature Screenplay
BINGO MAN
Written by Chris Beadnell
Nominee Best Feature Screenplay
- Type
- Feature Screenplay
- Country
- Australia
- Pages
- 110
- Self-rated
- MA15+ content guide
Synopsis
When young girls vanish from a quiet Australian town, a disgraced detective hunts a known predator while a lonely child relies on her imaginary friend for protection. But her unseen guardian guards a truth more chilling than anyone could ever suspect.
Writer's Biography
Chris Beadnell is a filmmaker based in Gubbi Gubbi country on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. With over a decade of screenwriting experience and multiple international awards, he made his directorial debut with The Note, earning accolades including Best Screenplay at the 2024 International Film Festival of Australia. He has since directed Blue Rockpools and Bingo Man (short film) and served as assistant director on Clockwork. Shaped by his years as a paramedic, his work explores the beauty, tragedy, and irony of life, influenced by his connection to Australia’s rich cultural history, including his Indigenous heritage. An active member of the Sunshine Coast Screen Collective, Chris continues to develop his craft with his sights set on writing and directing a limited series or feature film.
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