Amid diverse travelers and affluent locals, Sunny struggles to find solace in his hometown and amongst his friends.

Production Company: SONIK-INO

In Association with
BYRON FILM

Written by Shane Crosland & David Hungerford
Directed & Edited by Shane Crosland
DoP: Nolan Verheij
Produced by Agustina Maruca
Executive Producers: Hamish Burnside, Leo Clifford, Ben Hazlewood, & Stephen Harman
Production Manager: Kimberley Vecsei
Associate Producer: Jackie Feingold
Script Advisor/Supervisor: Michael Callanan
Art Direction: Mitchell Jones & Dani Quayle
Assistant Directors: Hamish Burnside, Byron Ross
1st AC’s: Clementine Bourke, Ebony Rossi
2nd AC’s: Rudi Gennari, Benson Keers
Grip: Grant Nielsen
Assistant Grip: Harley Nielsen
Sound Recordist/Designer: Asha Hay
Styling: Helene Konig
HMU: Talisha Baldock
Art Department: Monsieur Diop, Marco Mancini, Maks Stezewski, Sally Anne Munn
PA’s: Angus Gozee, Ben Vinden, Izzy Box
Sound Techs: Billy Bailey, Troy Gilchrist
Composing: Iain Hayes, Marcos Micozzi, Tito Son, Kimi Brown, Melanie Kate Wright
Colourist: Daniel Witchey
VFX Artist: Mahdi Manar
Drone Operator: Jake Lapham

VERY SPECIAL THANKS
Casa Luna Byron Bay
Mr. Vintage Australia
Childe Eyewear
Rawa Byron Bay
Project Chef
Byron Corner Store
Old Maids
Sabotage Fiesta
Japan National
Olivier Marcolin
Channel Void

AWARDS:

LONDON FILMMAKER AWARDS | Best Director | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL MOVIE AWARDS | Best Cinematography In A Short, Best International Narrative Short Film | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

BYRON BAY UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL | Best Cinematography, Best Editor | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL | Best International Narrative Short | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

LONDON NEW WAVE FILM FESTIVAL | Best Director, Best Editor, & Best International Short | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

ABSURD FILM FESTIVAL | Best American Film | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

SANTA BARBARA FILM AWARDS | Best Editor | The Chieftain Of the Pudding Race

INTERNATIONAL MANHATTAN FILM AWARDS | Best International Narrative | The Chieftain Of the Pudding Race

OREGON SHORT FILM FESTIVAL | Best Cinematography | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

THE INDIEFEST FILM AWARDS | Award of Excellence | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

INDIEX FILM FESTIVAL | Best Short November 2022, Best Indie Short, Best Comedy Short, Outstanding Achievement Award For Producing, Best First time Male Director, Best Ensemble Cast, Best Original Screenplay | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

AROUND FILM FESTIVAL BERLIN | Audience Award | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

THE INDIEFEST FILM AWARDS | Award Of Merit | Luen 'Strange Purpose' (Official Music Video)

NOMINATIONS:

CLIMAX CRITIC AWARDS | Best Medium Length | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

INDIEX ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL | Best Original Screenplay | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

AUSTIN COMEDY FESTIVAL | Best Cinematography | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

OREGON SHORT FILM FESTIVAL | Best Director | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

NEW RENAISSANCE FILM FESTIVAL LONDON | Best International Short | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

AUSTIN AFTER DARK FILM FESTIVAL | Best Comedy | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

SERBEST INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL | Best Short | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

DUBLIN WORLD FILM FESTIVAL | Best Director, Best Narrative Short | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

PORTLAND COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL | Best Ensemble Cast, Best International Short Film | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

GEORGIA COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL | Best Director | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

INDIEX FILM FESTIVAL | Best Editing, Best Experimental Short | Luen 'Strange Purpose' (Official Music Video)

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS:

POOR LIFE CHOICES COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

KALAKARI FILM FESTIVAL | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

INDIE SHORT FILM SERIES | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

VENICE SHORTS | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

COLORADO SHORT CIRCUIT FILM FESTIVAL | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

PROJECT NERD FILM FESTIVAL | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

BYRON BAY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2022 | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL FILM & SCREENWRITING FESTIVAL | The Chieftain Of The Pudding Race

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