This film captures the insights and experience gained by the Horizons participants mentored in the film industry by seasoned producer Hiromi Matsuoka.

In the lead-up to their meetup, participants from our film group collaborated on creating a short film from scratch, set in an office environment. With support from Regional Arts NSW, who generously provided access to their space over the weekend, the group developed a script in advance and completed all filming in a single day. Guided by their mentor Hiromi and regional filmmaker Henry Simmons from Bathurst and the Arts Out West region, the participants gained valuable insights into the filmmaking process and heard first-hand about Henry’s career journey.

Throughout the day, the group reviewed the script, blocked scenes, and planned shots while learning to adapt quickly and solve problems on set. Each participant rotated through various roles in the production process, gaining hands-on experience and understanding the importance of teamwork in filmmaking. By the end of the day, they had successfully captured all the footage needed to assemble their short film.

Film Showcase

Back Row: Annelise Everingham, Evie Eaton, Ella Burns

Middle Row: Juniper Martin, Miah-Tya Nungheena Gowland, Thomas Clifford Ryan

Foront Row: Hiromi Matsuoka, Alfie Tait, Andrew Robinson 

Short Film Director/DOP: Andrew Robinson

Short Film Producer: Hiromi Matsuoka

Photography: Fabian Pertzel