Antipodean Animal Productions is a small, independent film content producer. The production house attempts to produce character-driven content that centres on themes and ideas that are topical, curious or important.
Antipodean Animal Productions have made multiple short films, web series and are currently developing their first feature.
Their two leading short film releases have garnered praise globally and Antipodean Animal Productions have plans to follow this up with many more exciting projects. It’s early days, but we’re aiming high.
Awards –
Take Me To The Waves (2018) – “Best Screenplay” 2019 Unrestricted View Film Festival
Take Me To The Waves (2018) – “Best Global Short: Don’t Dis my Ability” 2018 Savannah Film Festival
Eric Hanged Himself (2018) – Winner “Best Actor in a Short” Monthly edition, Winner “Best Actress in a Short” Monthly edition.
Straight White Man (2017) – “Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy” LA Webfest 2018 – Ryan Bennett
Cash Up (2016) – Winner Gold Medal Award for Best Screenplay at International Independent Film Awards.
Nominations/Selections –
Eric Hanged Himself (2018) – Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival (HIMPFF) Semi-Finalist (Dec, 2018), Finalist at Flicks Film Festival (2019), Finalist for The Monthly Film Festival (June 2019), Finalist at Fort Worth Indie Film Showcase (2019) & Nominated for Domestic Awareness Award.
Straight White Man(Web Series) (2017) – Los Angeles Cinefest, Semi-finalist (Aug, 17)
With Friends Like These (2017) – Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards (LAIFFA), Semi-finalist (Jan, 18) & Los Angeles Cinefest, Semi-Finalist (Dec, 17) & Sydney Indie Film Festival, Semi-Finalist (Oct, 18) & The Monthly Film Festival (TMFF) – Selection (Jan, 18) & Calcutta International Cult Film Festival (CICFF) – Nomination for “Best Debut Filmmaker” & “Best Actress” & selection.
Take Me To The Waves (2018) – Selections at – Stony Brook Film Festival 2018, Ojai Film Festival 2018, Oxford Film Festival 2018, Savannah Film Festival 2018, Dam Short Film Festival 2019, Reel Abilities Film Festival – Official Selection 2019, Newport Beach Film Festival – Official Selection 2019, SENE Film Festival 2019, Unrestricted View Film Festival 2019.
Ryan Bennett 