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Davo Hardy
Directing · Auburn, Sydney, Australia
Biography
Davo Hardy is an independent Australian filmmaker, writer, and actor renowned for his thought-provoking and inclusive storytelling. His works often delve into themes of identity, disability, and LGBTQ+ experiences, aiming to amplify underrepresented voices in cinema. Hardy's directorial debut, The Lives We Lead (2015), explored familial dynamics and societal expectations over five decades. He gained further recognition with A Silent Agreement (2017), notable for being the first Australian feature film to prominently feature Auslan (Australian Sign Language) and authentically portray profoundly deaf characters. In Public Eye (2021), Hardy examined the complexities of social media and personal identity. His filmography also includes Complex (2014), Hunting for Shadows (2016), The Blood of God (2019), and The Switchblade Sisterhood (2023). Beyond filmmaking, Hardy is fluent in Auslan and has been an advocate for inclusive storytelling and studied Film Production at The International Film School of Sydney (IFSS) on a full scholarship. For more information and to access his works, visit davohardyfilms.com.
Known for

North Shore
Auslan Interpreter (uncredited)

GunBlade & Me
Alec Farrow

Public Eye
Elliott Sinclair

Complex
Director

Desire/Ability
Director

Mothers, Lovers and Others
Graeme Rutherford

The Switchblade Sisterhood
Rhys Beale

The Blood of God
Director

The Lives We Lead
Kerrod Doyle

A Silent Agreement
Reuben Heywood
Filmography
- 2025Mothers, Lovers and OthersGraeme Rutherford
- 2024A Very Complex Decade: Celebrating 10 Years of a Nudist Short FilmHost / Self / Travis
- 2023The Switchblade SisterhoodRhys Beale
- 2023North ShoreAuslan Interpreter (uncredited)
- 2023Desire/AbilityDirector
- 2021Public EyeElliott Sinclair
- 2019The Blood of GodDirector
- 2017A Silent AgreementReuben Heywood
- 2016Hunting for ShadowsDirector
- 2015The Lives We LeadKerrod Doyle
- 2014Aaron's ConsentDirector
- 2014ComplexDirector
- —GunBlade & MeAlec Farrow
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