Ohio Premiere
Showings
April 16, 2026
10:00 pm – 11:17 pm
Cedar Lee Theatre
Cedar Lee 1
About This Film
Festival Year: 2026
Run Time: 77 Minutes
Film Type: Feature
Animated: No
Genre: Thriller
Interests: First-Time Features
Countr(ies): Australia
Language: English
English Subtitles: No
Captions: None
Film Overview
Amid the worst bushfires in Australia’s history, Maria and her son Dai escape a violent and abusive husband and make their way to an abandoned farmhouse. While keeping hidden, Maria tries to create a new home for Dai, as Jason, the police, and the fires rage toward them.
Programmer's Comment:
"A grainy thriller, reminiscent of the 70s. Filled with fire, smoke, and increasing tension, an apocalypse looms in every scene." – Kelly
Film Contact: Dark Sky Films
Film Website: https://darkskyfilms.com/
Cast & Crew
Directed By
Al Kalyk
Produced By
Al Kalyk, Ashley McLeod
Screenwriting
Al Kalyk, Matthew Kalyk
Cinematographers
Charlie Cole
Editors
Philip Horn, Tucker Morrison
Principal Cast
Mavournee Hazel, Josh McConville, Diesel LaTorraca