This production acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land for which the film was created within, the Koa Mob, as well as all Aboriginal and Torres Trait Islander peoples and their connections to the land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples reading this because sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.
ABOUT
When an intoxicating friendship between two childhood friends becomes suffocating for one, a resurfacing old secret reveals the dark nature of their codependency.
Solitude is an Australian Psychological Thriller / Drama set in the Outback town of Winton, Queensland. Solitude explores the dynamics between two imperfect characters along with themes of toxicity in platonic relationships, co-dependency and escape. The location plays a significant role in utilising the Australian landscape as another character to display the hauntingly beautiful yet isolating nature of the Outback. The film aims to connect audiences with a thrilling yet terrifying journey where a co-dependent friendship degrades after years of secrecy, deception, and drug use.
About the Director
Maia Jorgensen
Maia Jorgensen is an up and coming Canadian / Australian creative based in Brisbane, Australia. Having directed a variety of short films and documentaries, she works as a writer / director aiming to specialise in narrative film and television works. She also works within the assistant directing department. She grew up in a small town in Alberta, Canada. After a few gap years travelling and working around Canada, New Zealand and South East Asia, she moved to Australia to pursue her passion for filmmaking in 2020. In 2022, Maia graduated from a Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production.
Maia aims to combine her passion for travel and storytelling in her current and future works. She is fascinated by imperfect characters, bringing unique and breathtaking landscapes to the screen and telling entertaining stories. She is passionate about on-screen representation, specifically bringing female voices and stories to screen. She is always excited to develop her skills as a creative and continue learning from those around her.
Maia Jorgensen
On set of Solitude in Winton, Queensland
About the Producer
Daniel Da-Rin De-Barbera
Bio
Daniel is an aspiring writer, director, producer and editor who is currently studying his Bachelor of Film and Screen Media. At a young age, Daniel has always had a passion for film. He regularly attends the cinema and enjoys analysing them afterwards. This passion is what drove him to enrol at Griffith Film School. He developed a love for producing among other areas when he produced his first project, a live television broadcast. As well as his studies, Daniel is a qualified optometrist and has been practicing this profession since 2018. After producing “Solitude”, Daniel hopes this could lead him into a path of producing and/or directing.
Daniel Da-Rin De-Barbera
On set of Solitude in Winton, Queensland
Key Creatives
Key Creatives
Remy Webber
Director of Photography
Rue Miller
Production Designer / Wardrobe
Jakob Keane
Editor / Colourist
Nicola Dimento
Sound Designer
FULL CREDITS LIST
CREW
WRITER / DIRECTOR
Maia Jorgensen
PRODUCERS
Daniel Da-Rin De-Barbera
Maia Jorgensen
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Ashley Burgess
CULTURAL ADVISOR
Frank Button
CASTING
Mitchell Watson
STUNT CO-ORDINATOR
Nathan Lawson
STUNT SUPERVISOR
Ash Burgess
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Remy Webber
1st AC
Anya Suffolk
2nd AC
Tahlia Miller
Jarrah Marchio
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Eleanor Somerville
KEY GRIP
Lachlan Margetts
1st ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Mitchell Watson
BEST BOY GRIP
Ethan Larkin
2nd ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Amy Lightbody
Daniel Sellers
UNIT MANAGER
Brooke Germain
Daniel Da-Rin De-Barbera
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS
Amy Lightbody
Carmelo Keating
UNIT ASSISTANTS
Abbey Southern
Jakob Keane
SCRIPT SUPERVISOR
Eleanor Somerville
GAFFER
Alessandro Karayan
BEST BOY LIGHTING
Elliott Bonney-Millett
LIGHTING ASSISTANTS
Zac Emmerton
Ethan Larkin
Jarrah Marchio
Dagoberto Murrieta Lagos
Jacob Scalia
Nathan Simmons
Sarah Stone
SOUND RECODIST
Abbey Southern
BOOM OPERATOR
Tommy Huang
PRODUCTION DESIGNER
Rue Miller
ART DIRECTOR
Rue Miller
COSTUMES / WARDROBE
Rue Miller
ART ASSISTANTS
Nicola Dimento
Tommy Huang
Arrabella Murray
Mikayo Mundy
Ashleigh Ramirez
Tayla Ring
Abbey Rose
Abbey Southern
MAKEUP ARTISTS
Anastasia Zatorsky
Tess Fellman
Megan Dale
BTS / PRODUCTION STILLS
Jakob Keane
Angeka Lewis
DRONE OPERATORS
Jakob Keane
Lachlan Margetts
SPECIAL EFFECTS
Timothy Carr
Adam Heads - Heads Up Services
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
Maia Jorgensen
EDITOR
Jakob Keane
BARTENDER
Marius Ward
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Aimee Vargas-Bell
PUB GOER
Caleb Anderson
SOUND DESIGNER
Nicola Dimento
PUB GOER
Phillip Davy
POST SOUND ASSIST
Tbd
PUB GOER
Luke Da-Rin De-Barbera
VFX SUPERVISOR
Lachlan Margetts
PUB GOER
Daniel Da-Rin De-Barbera
ROTO ARTIST
Levi Johns
PUB GOER
Nicola Dimento
COLOURIST
Jakob Keane
PUB GOER
Zac Emmerton
COMPOSER
Cole Forphang-Phan
PUB GOER
Claire Esler
GRAPHICS
Lachlan Margetts
Maia Jorgensen
CAST
KIRA
Megan Dale
NOA
Mackenzie Curtis
PUB GOER
Alessandro Karayan
PUB GOER
Carmelo Keating
PUB GOER
Sean Webber
PUB GOER
Arjuna Welsh
HALLE
Karrine Kanaan
TIM
Bailey Smith
CARL
Jarvis Taylor
