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Volcano Man
Theatrical Feature Documentary
86 mins, 2022
“A celebration of life” The Guardian
“Heartbreaking” The Age
“Moving... Remarkable” ABC
When filmmaker James Crawley discovers his father’s hidden video tapes, he sets out to reveal the real Richard Crawley, an eccentric photographer and documentarian who lives atop a dormant volcano and approach to life is utterly explosive.
Won - AWGIE, Best Writing in a Feature Documentary, Australian Writers Guild 2024
Won - Best Editing in a Feature Documentary, Editors Guild of Australia 2023
Nominated - Best Feature Documentary, Film Critics Circle of Australia 2023
Top 10 Feature Films - Melbourne International Film Festival 2022
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL PREMIERE FUND presents
In association with VICSCREEN and COMMON VENTURES
A PIVOT STUDIOS and GOODTHING PRODUCTIONS film
Camera Operator MATT CRESSWELL Featuring music by THE BLACK BELTS
Original Music and Sound Design by RUMBLE STUDIOS
Edited by STEVEN SANDER Cinematography by JAMIE GRAY
Executive Producers NICK BATZIAS & VIRGINIA WHITWELL
Produced by TIM RUSSELL & RHIAN SKIRVING
Written by JAMES CRAWLEY, TIM RUSSELL & STEVEN SANDER
Directed by JAMES CRAWLEY
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