Davo Hardy
Known for
Directing
Birthplace
Auburn, Sydney, Australia
Biography
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 persona...
Best known work
Pimped
2019
North Shore
2023
Ruben Guthrie
2015
A Silent Agreement
2017
The Lives We Lead
2015
The Switchblade Sisterhood
2023
Public Eye
2021
Hunting for Shadows
2016
Complex
2014
Desire/Ability
2023Filmography
TBA
GunBlade & Meas Alec Farrow
2025
Mothers, Lovers and Othersas Graeme Rutherford, Director, Writer, Producer
2024
A Very Complex Decade: Celebrating 10 Years of a Nudist Short Filmas Host / Self / Travis, Director, Writer
2023
The Switchblade Sisterhoodas Rhys Beale, Director, Producer, Director of Photography, Screenplay
2023
2023
Desire/AbilityDirector
2021
Public Eyeas Elliott Sinclair, Director, Writer, Producer
2019
The Blood of GodEditor, Director, Screenplay, Producer
2019
Pimpedas Extra
2017
A Silent Agreementas Reuben Heywood, Director
2016
Hunting for ShadowsDirector, Producer, Editor, Screenplay
2015
The Lives We Leadas Kerrod Doyle, Director, Writer, Editor, Producer, Property Master, Sound Mixer
2015
Ruben Guthrieas Party Guest (uncredited)
2014
Aaron's ConsentDirector
2014
ComplexEditor, Writer, Director, Producer, Sound Editor, Sound Mixer