Davo Hardy

Directing·Auburn, Sydney, Australia

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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.

Film	Credit
Mothers, Lovers and Others2025 · Graeme Rutherford, Director, Writer, Producer	Graeme Rutherford, Director, Writer, Producer
A Very Complex Decade: Celebrating 10 Years of a Nudist Short Film2024 · Host / Self / Travis, Director, Writer	Host / Self / Travis, Director, Writer
The Switchblade Sisterhood2023 · Rhys Beale, Director, Producer, Director of Photography, Screenplay	Rhys Beale, Director, Producer, Director of Photography, Screenplay
Desire/Ability2023 · Director	Director
Public Eye2021 · Elliott Sinclair, Director, Writer, Producer	Elliott Sinclair, Director, Writer, Producer
The Blood of God2019 · Director, Screenplay, Producer	Director, Screenplay, Producer
A Silent Agreement2017 · Reuben Heywood, Director	Reuben Heywood, Director
Hunting for Shadows2016 · Director, Producer, Screenplay	Director, Producer, Screenplay
The Lives We Lead2015 · Kerrod Doyle, Director, Writer, Producer	Kerrod Doyle, Director, Writer, Producer
Aaron's Consent2014 · Director	Director
Complex2014 · Writer, Director, Producer	Writer, Director, Producer
GunBlade & MeAlec Farrow	Alec Farrow