THE MEDIATOR

Synopsis

It’s 2009, Mick Gatto is at the height of his powers. If you take his business card at face value, he’s arguably one of the world’s best negotiators. He’s also the last-man-standing after Melbourne’s brutal gangland wars. What did he have to do to survive the carnage? And what has he had to do to stay alive?

Two men cower in a five-star London hotel. Mick’s on his way. And we’ve got just one question. Why didn’t they run when they had the chance?

Director's Biography

Roman Anastasios is a graduating director from the Victorian College of Arts, having just completed a Bachelor in Film and Television.

With a background in cinematography, Roman boasts a keen visual literacy that champions itself on connecting with that which makes us most human. These elements are vivid through his work as a director of photography and have carried over into his career as a director.

With his work in the short-form space garnering millions of views online worldwide, which has led to successful music video work, award-winning collaborations, and working alongside a talented new generation of cinematographers and actors.

Drawn to big stories deserving of an even bigger stage, his recent brooding work feels to homage greats such as Villeneuve and Cary Joji Fukunaga.