THE HOIST

Synopsis

Based on an outrageously true story, we follow local inventor, Bill, in his efforts to protect the most important thing at the annual bush dance... the supper. But will the chaotic entrance of an uninvited guest ruin everything?

Starring a stellar Aussie cast including Rhys Muldoon, Kate Atkinson, Rory Williamson, Keavong and Sheila Oliver, this riotous comedy proves that even when things go catastrophically wrong, it can still be the best night ever!

Director's Biography

As a director, editor, producer and actor Janneke has worked in film, television, TVCs and brand stories in Australia and the US over the last 25 years from larger studio projects to smaller independent films.

Starting out in the edit suite, Janneke edited for many years before moving to directing commercials and brand stories.

Now living in Queensland with her husband and two children Janneke proudly wears the hats of filmmaker and entrepreneur.

As a mother of two, Janneke had a short break from the industry and founded a successful online startup but in recent years has been focusing back on filmmaking.

In 2022 Janneke created and directed a six part web series "Two Blue Lines" which has had online and festival success around the world.

Janneke produced and edited a feature length film "Jimmy Tennison" with Felix Williamson and NIDA in 2009 but more recently Janneke edited a documentary "A Wake" by Catherine Mack and directed one of the winning short films from the Sunny Coast Showdown 2023 "The Stripper Trade Off" by Stephen Walker. In 2024 Janneke directed Sunny Coast Showdown film "The Hoist" by Emma Morgan winning best film and people's choice award at the SCS Showcase. For Showdown 2024 Janneke also produced 4 other short films, "Stiff's" directed by Ryan Neil Butler, "Loophole" directed by Chris Sun, "Lured" directed by Joshua Gannon and "Smiley" directed by Beverley Marcusson.