Stars: Nicole Pastor, Jordan Fraser-Trumble, Stephen Degenaro, Jasper Bagg, Hannah Brooke, John Balazs, Zoran Bravo, Marselles Hei Hei | Written by Mike Gerbino | Directed by John Balazs
“Everyone in Melbourne knows I was cutting porn.”
Who wants to be an editor? From John Balazs comes the tragic and terrifying story of a down-on-her-luck film editor offered a suspicious, yet excellent payday: edit snuff. Will she, won’t she?
Living from client to client, living desperately, and living with three months rent due, Katie’s situation is completely undesirable. By chance a dodgy offer on the web comes through: an edit of amateur footage with a big payday. Basically, it’s snuff. For those unsure: snuff is the filming of a real murder. Initially dismissed as “student films”, Katie takes on the work and gets the job done. More comes her way, as does more money, and more time constraints to complete the edit.
“Everyone in Melbourne knows I was cutting porn.”
Who wants to be an editor? From John Balazs comes the tragic and terrifying story of a down-on-her-luck film editor offered a suspicious, yet excellent payday: edit snuff. Will she, won’t she?
Living from client to client, living desperately, and living with three months rent due, Katie’s situation is completely undesirable. By chance a dodgy offer on the web comes through: an edit of amateur footage with a big payday. Basically, it’s snuff. For those unsure: snuff is the filming of a real murder. Initially dismissed as “student films”, Katie takes on the work and gets the job done. More comes her way, as does more money, and more time constraints to complete the edit.
- 4/2/2025
- by Dom Hastings
- Nerdly
In Melbourne’s urban landscape, the story of Katie, a freelance video editor, unfolds. Her life exemplifies the challenging reality of independent work. Katie struggles with financial instability—relying on friends for meals and borrowing money for coffee. Her interactions with a self-centered partner reveal her search for security in an unpredictable world. This narrative exposes the tension between individual dreams and systemic economic pressures.
When an unexpected job editing graphic footage emerges, Katie confronts a moral dilemma. The substantial payment tempts her as a potential escape from financial strain. Her transition from routine editing work to disturbing visual content reveals the psychological impact of economic desperation.
The film explores how survival can blur ethical boundaries. Visual storytelling tracks Katie’s mental transformation, with haunting images reflecting her internal struggle. Freelance presents a stark examination of how economic systems can corrode personal values, highlighting the complex relationship between work, survival,...
When an unexpected job editing graphic footage emerges, Katie confronts a moral dilemma. The substantial payment tempts her as a potential escape from financial strain. Her transition from routine editing work to disturbing visual content reveals the psychological impact of economic desperation.
The film explores how survival can blur ethical boundaries. Visual storytelling tracks Katie’s mental transformation, with haunting images reflecting her internal struggle. Freelance presents a stark examination of how economic systems can corrode personal values, highlighting the complex relationship between work, survival,...
- 2/3/2025
- by Enzo Barese
- Gazettely
After a violent home invasion leaves mild-mannered husband Noah (Matt Theo) in a coma and his wife Madeline (Hayley Beveridge) deeply traumatised, Noah awakens to find out that one of the attackers is still on the loose. As Noah and the nearly-despondent Madeline try to move on with their lives, Madeline spots the attacker, opening up a twisted tale of brutal revenge where all isn’t as it seems. Along the way, a scarred and seasoned Detective John Bennett (Richard Norton) fights his own inner demons whilst trying to solve the crime.
From director John Balazs and writer Michael J. Kospiah, Rage was produced by Marlane Ghmed and Vikki Blinks for Prima Lux Films in association with Adam La Rosa for La Rosa Productions.
Gravitas Ventures will release the film on major VOD platforms in North America February 23, while in Australia it will be available on Vimeo On Demand on the same date.
From director John Balazs and writer Michael J. Kospiah, Rage was produced by Marlane Ghmed and Vikki Blinks for Prima Lux Films in association with Adam La Rosa for La Rosa Productions.
Gravitas Ventures will release the film on major VOD platforms in North America February 23, while in Australia it will be available on Vimeo On Demand on the same date.
- 1/27/2021
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Gravitas Ventures has snapped up North American rights to Aussie indie thriller Rage, to be released via VOD platforms February 23.
From director John Balazs and writer Michael J. Kospiah (The Suicide Theory), Rage follows a violent home invasion leaves mild-mannered husband Noah (Matt Theo) in a coma and his wife Madeline (Hayley Beveridge) deeply traumatised.
As Noah and the nearly-despondent Madeline try to move on with their lives, Madeline spots the attacker, still on the loose, opening up a twisted tale of brutal revenge.
Along the way, a scarred and seasoned Detective John Bennett (Richard Norton) fights his own inner demons whilst trying to solve the crime.
The film was produced by Marlane Ghmed and Vikki Blinks for Melbourne’s Prima Lux Films in association with Adam La Rosa (Suzi Q) for La Rosa Productions.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Gravitas Ventures to distribute Rage,” said John Balazs. “They...
From director John Balazs and writer Michael J. Kospiah (The Suicide Theory), Rage follows a violent home invasion leaves mild-mannered husband Noah (Matt Theo) in a coma and his wife Madeline (Hayley Beveridge) deeply traumatised.
As Noah and the nearly-despondent Madeline try to move on with their lives, Madeline spots the attacker, still on the loose, opening up a twisted tale of brutal revenge.
Along the way, a scarred and seasoned Detective John Bennett (Richard Norton) fights his own inner demons whilst trying to solve the crime.
The film was produced by Marlane Ghmed and Vikki Blinks for Melbourne’s Prima Lux Films in association with Adam La Rosa (Suzi Q) for La Rosa Productions.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Gravitas Ventures to distribute Rage,” said John Balazs. “They...
- 1/21/2021
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
Australian Thriller Gets North America Deal
Exclusive: Gravitas Ventures has acquired rights to Australian indie feature film Rage for VOD release in North America and a Vimeo On Demand release in Australia from February 23rd, 2021. Matt Theo (Night Shift), Hayley Beveridge (Dead Moon Circus) and Richard Norton (Mad Max: Fury Road) star in the film about a man who waked up after a violent home invasion to find that one of the attackers is still on the loose. Director is John Balazs and writer is Michael J. Kospiah. Producers are Marlane Ghmed and Vikki Blinks for Prima Lux Films in association with Adam La Rosa for La Rosa Productions.
Channel 5/Acorn TV Team For ‘The Reluctant Madame Blanc’
ViacamCBS network Channel 5 and AMC streamer Acorn TV have partnered on their second drama series together: The Reluctant Madame Blanc (working title). Produced by Clapperboard and Saffron Cherry Productions, the six-part...
Exclusive: Gravitas Ventures has acquired rights to Australian indie feature film Rage for VOD release in North America and a Vimeo On Demand release in Australia from February 23rd, 2021. Matt Theo (Night Shift), Hayley Beveridge (Dead Moon Circus) and Richard Norton (Mad Max: Fury Road) star in the film about a man who waked up after a violent home invasion to find that one of the attackers is still on the loose. Director is John Balazs and writer is Michael J. Kospiah. Producers are Marlane Ghmed and Vikki Blinks for Prima Lux Films in association with Adam La Rosa for La Rosa Productions.
Channel 5/Acorn TV Team For ‘The Reluctant Madame Blanc’
ViacamCBS network Channel 5 and AMC streamer Acorn TV have partnered on their second drama series together: The Reluctant Madame Blanc (working title). Produced by Clapperboard and Saffron Cherry Productions, the six-part...
- 1/20/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman and Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Stars: Rob Baard, Roger Neave, Danny Glover, John Balazs, Blaze Broadway, Cassandra Gava, Aliante Youngdino, Jacob Fyfe, Vivian Langham, Jennifer Rose, Christopher Bunworth, Melinda Di Natale | Written by Rob Baard | Directed by John Balazs, Rob Baard
Ninjas, Danny Glover and a man wearing a terrible spandex suit – it’s like the 1980s never went away! Resolutely refusing to be trendy, Ninja: Immovable Heart blunders on head first into a story so niche you almost have to admire writer/director/star Rob Baard. For all its faults, there’s no doubting that this is a real labour of love for its multi-talented leading man, even if very little of it sticks.
No-one is more confused than sole famous name Danny Glover, who looks utterly perplexed for every moment he appears on screen. Locked in a small room (against an obvious CGI backdrop), Glover spends the whole time on his phone,...
Ninjas, Danny Glover and a man wearing a terrible spandex suit – it’s like the 1980s never went away! Resolutely refusing to be trendy, Ninja: Immovable Heart blunders on head first into a story so niche you almost have to admire writer/director/star Rob Baard. For all its faults, there’s no doubting that this is a real labour of love for its multi-talented leading man, even if very little of it sticks.
No-one is more confused than sole famous name Danny Glover, who looks utterly perplexed for every moment he appears on screen. Locked in a small room (against an obvious CGI backdrop), Glover spends the whole time on his phone,...
- 9/26/2016
- by Joel Harley
- Nerdly
Stars: Rob Baard, Roger Neave, Danny Glover, John Balazs, Blaze Broadway, Cassandra Gava, Aliante Youngdino, Jacob Fyfe, Vivian Langham, Jennifer Rose, Christopher Bunworth, Melinda Di Natale | Written by Rob Baard | Directed by John Balazs, Rob Baard
Ninja, Danny Glover and a man wearing a terrible spandex suit – it’s like the 1980s never went away. Resolutely refusing to be trendy, The Ninja Immovable Heart blunders on head first into a story so niche you almost have to admire writer/director/star Rob Baard. For all its faults, there’s no doubting that this is a real labour of love for its multi-talented leading man, even if very little of it sticks.
No-one is more confused than sole famous name Danny Glover, who looks utterly perplexed for every moment he appears on screen. Locked in a small room (against an obvious CGI backdrop), Glover spends the whole time on his phone,...
Ninja, Danny Glover and a man wearing a terrible spandex suit – it’s like the 1980s never went away. Resolutely refusing to be trendy, The Ninja Immovable Heart blunders on head first into a story so niche you almost have to admire writer/director/star Rob Baard. For all its faults, there’s no doubting that this is a real labour of love for its multi-talented leading man, even if very little of it sticks.
No-one is more confused than sole famous name Danny Glover, who looks utterly perplexed for every moment he appears on screen. Locked in a small room (against an obvious CGI backdrop), Glover spends the whole time on his phone,...
- 3/12/2015
- by Joel Harley
- Nerdly
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