Short Stack Productions

DEVELOPMENT & SCRIPTING

Before the camera comes out or the lights go on, the Short Stack Productions team can help you develop your idea into a concept, or your concept into a script, or your script into a storyboard.

‍Get in touch and we’ll chat it through over a coffee or even something sweet from the breakfast menu!

DIRECTING & CINEMATOGRAPHY

Short Stack Productions is led by the Director / Cinematographer duo of Owen Smith and David Aponas. Together they oversee all aspects of the creative process to execute your project's needs; and with a network of experienced craftspeople to call on, no project is too big or small.

Whether you call it a pancake or a pikelet, the ingredients are all the same.

CAMERA & LIGHTING

Short Stack Productions is passionate about creating beautiful images. While the story, themes and messages of your project are most important, exceptional lighting and camerawork is the strawberry on top.

Our range of professional camera and lighting equipment is coupled with our innovative approach to give every project its own special flavour.

MUSIC & SOUND

Owen and David both completed their film degree with a minor in sound design and production. As such, they have great appreciation for the importance of capturing high quality audio and ensure it is always given careful consideration.

They are also multi-instrumentalist musicians and have written and recorded music for both live performance and film. Sounds delicious.

POST PRODUCTION & DELIVERY

We take pride in our editing and colour grading. This final stage can play an enormous role in creating the overall look and feel of a production, which is why we use industry standard programs such as DaVinci Resolve and the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite to ensure highest quality deliverables.

Films are like a stack of pancakes; a neatly assembled one will have a better chance of being shared on social media.

It's Christmas

Meeting the parents is always daunting, especially when one of those parents is played by Gary Sweet.

Produced by Tchucango Entertainment In Association with Short Stack Productions.

Starring Tamara McLaughlin, Gabriel Stoltz and Gary Sweet

DIRECTION
CINEMATOGRAPHY
EDITING
MUSIC & SOUND DESIGN
by Short Stack Productions

Papercut

Two closeted actors on their way to their first high profile awards ceremony fight both expectation and each other, as intimacy and insecurity collide in the back seat of a car.

Produced by OMAD Productions and WildHer Productions

CINEMATOGRAPHY
by Short Stack Productions

Flight 156

Runner-Up Brisbane 48hr Film Festival 2017

Starring Ellie Victoria Popov and Gabriel Stoltz
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DIRECTION
CINEMATOGRAPHY
EDITING
MUSIC & SOUND DESIGN
by Short Stack Productions

Aisle 4

David and Owen's values are put to the test as they fight for their fruit.

Produced by Tchucango Entertainment
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CINEMATOGRAPHY
EDITING
SOUND DESIGN
by Short Stack Productions

Wisdom of Psychopaths

Produced by Tartan Paint Productions
Directed by Donnie Baxter
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Starring Donnie Baxter and Tamara McLaughlin
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CINEMATOGRAPHY
EDITING
SOUND DESIGN
by Short Stack Productions

Shots Fired

Whilst on a hunting trip in the great Australian bush, Katie, a precocious 13-year-old girl, helps her Dad & his two long-time friends navigate their quarter life crises.

Produced by Tchucango Entertainment and Wildher Productions

CINEMATOGRAPHY
EDITING
by Short Stack Productions

Father Son Bombding

Filmstro Short Film of the Year - Bronze Winner
60 Second Video Competition

Produced and Directed by Hired Goons

CINEMATOGRAPHY
by Short Stack Productions

Playtime

The power of kid's imaginations brought to life through epic sound. One moment captured in just one shot.

Produced and Directed by Hired Goons

CINEMATOGRAPHY
by Short Stack Productions