Known For
Directing
Place of Birth
Auburn, Sydney, Australia
Credits
15 titles
Davo Hardy
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
Filmography
Mothers, Lovers and Others
Graeme Rutherford
A Very Complex Decade: Celebrating 10 Years of a Nudist Short Film
Host / Self / Travis
The Switchblade Sisterhood
Rhys Beale
North Shore
Auslan Interpreter (uncredited)
Desire/Ability
Director
Public Eye
Elliott Sinclair
The Blood of God
Director
Pimped
Extra
A Silent Agreement
Reuben Heywood
Hunting for Shadows
Director
The Lives We Lead
Kerrod Doyle
Ruben Guthrie
Party Guest (uncredited)
Aaron's Consent
Director
Complex
Director
GunBlade & Me
Alec Farrow