YAKKA: Australian Award-Winning Short Film 🎬

Set on a secluded Australian estuary, two young brothers grapple for their neglectful father’s approval. Their usual pastime of exploring empty holiday houses goes awry, and a violent mistake will shatter their fragile bond forever.

Written & Directed by Jack Shepherd
https://www.jackshepherdfilm.com/

**Winner**
Best Film at Port Shorts Film Festival 2024
Best Director at Canberra Short Film Festival 2024
Best Live Action Film at Sydney Lift Off Festival 2024
Best Cinematography at Sydney Lift Off Festival 2024
Best Cinematography at Global (UK) Lift Off Festival 2025
Honourable Mention at Adelaide Independent Film Festival 2024

**Official Selection**
Melbourne International Film Festival 2024
Stellar Short Film Festival 2025
Flickers Rhode (US) Island International Film Festival 2024
CinefestOZ Film Festival 2024
Adelaide Independent Film Festival 2024
Port Shorts Film Festival 2024
Canberra Short Film Festival 2024
Australian Independent Film Festival 2024
Sydney Lift Off Festival 2024
Global (UK) Lift Off Film Festival 2025
Avalon Film Festival 2024
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Writer, Director & Cinematographer : Jack Shepherd
Producers: Matthew Toon & Lena Buchanan
Production Company: Port Of Call Studios

Script Editor: Jorrden Daley

1st Assistant Director: Mike Santos
2nd Assistant Director: Joel Ludemann

DOP: Jack Shepherd
Camera Operator/2nd Unit DP: Mikey Hamer
1st assistant camera: John Katz
2nd assistant camera: Alex Anonuevo
Drone Operator: Spencer Frost
Gaffer: Mirco Guidon (Shaping Light)
Best Person: Henry Anderson
Sound Recordist: Dylan Frost
Hair & Make-up: Tina Rose
Art Assistant: Jess Shepherd
Photographer: Aedan O'Donnell

Post Producer: Raphaëlle Saïd-Burger
Editor: Laurence Van Camp
Assistant Editors: Liam James, Josh O’Sullivan & Damien Magee
Colourist: Matt Fezz
Sound Design & Mix: Luke Fuller

Starring:
Jiya Vander Straaten
Javi Vander Straaten
Anni Finsterer
Grant Lyndon

Shot on Arri Alexa Mini with Ziess Superspeed Lenses.

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