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That’s a wrap on filming The Dancer & The Tyrant!

After months of planning, our cast and crew came together at the incredible Buckland Estate in Northam to bring this original Western Australian fantasy short film to life.

The shoot may be finished, but the film’s journey is only just beginning. Next comes editing, sound design, visual effects, music and everything else needed to prepare the film for its release in 2027.

We can’t wait to begin sharing more from behind the scenes.

We’re excited to officially introduce Floeur Alder as The Dancer in The Dancer & The Tyrant.

Floeur is an acclaimed Australian contemporary dancer, choreographer and educator whose career has been shaped by an extraordinary dance lineage, immense resilience and a unique artistic voice.

The daughter of Australian ballet luminaries Lucette Aldous AC and Alan Alder, Floeur grew up immersed in the world of dance before training extensively at WAAPA and forging her own career as an independent contemporary dance artist, performer and choreographer.

At the age of 22, Floeur survived a brutal random knife attack that nearly ended both her life and her career. Her determination to return to dance led to an extraordinary journey of rehabilitation and artistic reclamation, eventually building a celebrated career that has included work with Tasdance, STRUT Dance, Ochre Contemporary Dance Company and NT Dance Company.

Floeur is also the subject of the feature documentary Pointe: Dancing on a Knife’s Edge.

Directed by Dawn Jackson and filmed over nearly a decade, Pointe follows Floeur’s deeply personal journey through trauma, the complicated legacy of growing up as the daughter of two celebrated dancers, and her search for peace, identity and a renewed relationship with dance and the natural world.

The documentary was distributed by HALO Films, with executive producer Ian Hale, who is also supporting The Dancer & The Tyrant.

We’re incredibly excited to have an artist with Floeur’s experience, resilience, physical storytelling ability and unique artistic voice taking on the role of The Dancer.

Welcome to The Dancer & The Tyrant, Floeur!

You can support the film and help us bring it to life here:

https://filmindustrygateway.net/s/6a2b620df182b4f15015b891

Also, if you're a filmmaker or aspiring filmmaker, be sure to check out Film Industry Gateway.

Film Industry Gateway is proudly supporting The Dancer & The Tyrant and is building a one-stop platform designed to help filmmakers through every stage of filmmaking. From story development, funding and marketing, to production management, downloadable resources, team chats, cast and crew databases, film festival databases, job listings and much more, it's being built to become everything a filmmaker could need in one place.

Learn more at:

https://filmindustrygateway.net

HALO Films The Backlot Perth Film Industry Gateway Adon Blake - Director Buckland Estate

We're making a film... and we'd love your help.

After months of planning, The Dancer & The Tyrant is officially in production, and we've just launched our crowdfunding campaign!

If you'd like to help bring this fantasy short film to life, you can support the project by making a donation of any amount, or by becoming one of our official sponsors.

❗️ SUPPORT THE FILM HERE: ❗️
https://filmindustrygateway.net/s/6a2b620df182b4f15015b891

Watch our crowdfunding video:
https://youtu.be/sRuu1JLZHdY

Sponsorship Tiers
• $100 – Friend of the Film
• $500 – Supporter
• $1,000 – Bronze Sponsor
• $1,500 – Silver Sponsor
• $2,000 – Gold Sponsor
• $2,500 – Platinum Sponsor
• $5,000 – Presenting Sponsor

No matter how big or small your contribution is, every dollar helps us tell this story and support the incredible cast and crew bringing it to life.

You can also follow the film's progress and behind-the-scenes journey here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fullheartfilms/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullheartfilms/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

Thank you so much for your support. We can't wait to share The Dancer & The Tyrant with you.



HALO Films The Backlot Perth Film Industry Gateway Adon Blake - Director Buckland Estate

Also, if you're a filmmaker (or aspiring filmmaker), be sure to check out Film Industry Gateway.

Film Industry Gateway is proudly supporting The Dancer & The Tyrant and is building a one-stop platform designed to help filmmakers through every stage of the filmmaking process. From story development, funding and marketing, to production management, downloadable resources, team chats, cast and crew databases, film festival databases, job listings and much more, it's being built to become everything a filmmaker could need in one place.

Learn more at:
https://filmindustrygateway.net

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🎭 We're Looking for a Costume Designer!

Full Heart Films is looking for a Costume Designer to join the crew of our upcoming fantasy short film, The Dancer & The Tyrant.

We're looking for someone who can help create and source approximately four costumes that bring the film's fantasy world to life, including costumes for our two lead characters.

Details
💰 Paid – $300 AUD
📍 Perth, Western Australia
🎬 Filming in August 2026
✅ Material expenses provided

About the Film

The Dancer & The Tyrant is a visually driven fantasy short film with very little dialogue. Through movement, music and cinematic visuals, it explores themes of power, freedom and the things that ultimately control us.

If you're interested, you can apply through the link below. If you don't already have an account, you can also email your expression of interest directly to [email protected].

🔗 Application link: https://filmindustrygateway.net/j/6a30fa7df72dc298f2280f5b

If you know someone who'd be perfect for the role, we'd really appreciate you sharing this post with them.

CAST ANNOUNCEMENT

Full Heart Films is proud to announce that Nick Britton will be playing The Tyrant in our upcoming fantasy short film, The Dancer and The Tyrant.

Nick brings an incredible depth of experience to the project, with acting credits including Kid Snow (2024), He Ain't Heavy (2024), Son of a Gun (2014), Castaway (2010), and most recently For the Love of Gold (2026).

Beyond his work as an actor, Nick is also an accomplished filmmaker, having written, directed and produced projects including Third-World Solution, Roundabouts, and Kick Start.

When we began looking for someone to portray The Tyrant, we needed an actor who could command the screen with presence alone. The role contains very little dialogue and relies heavily on physical performance, emotional intensity, and subtle character work. After seeing Nick's performances, particularly in Kid Snow, we knew he was someone capable of bringing exactly that to the role.

We're incredibly excited to have him join the team and can't wait to see what he brings to this character.

If you'd like to support the film, you can do so here:

https://filmindustrygateway.net/s/6a2b620df182b4f15015b891

We're paying our cast and crew and doing everything we can to make sure this film looks as cinematic as possible.

You can donate directly through the link without creating an account. If you'd like to become an official sponsor of the project, you can also create a free account on Film Industry Gateway and support the film that way.

Welcome to The Dancer and The Tyrant, Nick.

CREW CALL – Paid Positions

We are hiring for multiple paid crew positions for the short film The Dancer and the Tyrant.

Shooting on 22 August in Toodyay, Western Australia.

Full details and to apply:
https://www.starnow.com/casting/the-dancer-the-tyrant-3174693/

If you do not have a StarNow account, please email your CV and details to [email protected]

Please share with your crew network. Thank you!

Short Film: Crew needed for period short film | StarNow Seeking crew for an upcoming short film shooting in Toodyay, Western Australia. "The Dancer & The Tyrant" is a visually driven fantasy drama centred around a

CASTING CALL – Lead Actress/Dancer

We are seeking a talented female actress/dancer for the lead role in the short film The Dancer and the Tyrant.

This is a paid position.

The film is a 3-minute period piece shooting on 22 August in Toodyay, Western Australia.

Full details and to apply:
https://www.starnow.com/casting/actressdancer-needed-for-period-piece-short-film-3174692/

If you do not have a StarNow account, please email your CV, headshot and any relevant footage/showreel to [email protected]

Please share with anyone who may be suitable. Thank you!

Short Film: Actress/Dancer needed for period piece Short Film | StarNow Seeking a dancer for an upcoming short film titled "The Dancer & The Tyrant." This is a visually driven film with very little dialogue. The role relies heavily on

Take a look behind the scenes of our dark comedy short film Devilled Egg, created as part of the Take 48 film challenge.

From a talking egg in a bin to chaotic, blood-soaked moments, this film came together in just 48 hours — and this video shows exactly how we pulled it off.

A huge thanks to our incredible cast and crew who helped bring this weird and wild idea to life.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj9oyH_X-vE

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Behind the Scenes of Devilled Egg | Take 48 Short Film Take a look behind the scenes of our dark comedy short film Devilled Egg, created as part of the Take 48 film challenge.From a talking egg in a bin to chaoti...