Writer | Director

Damon van der Schuit

Australian writer-director known for evocative cinematic storytelling across various platforms.

About

Damon is an award-winning Australian writer and director. A graduate of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS), his debut short film First Drop (2023) won First Place at the Darwin International Film Festival and went on to screen at numerous international festivals, earning multiple accolades.

A deep understanding of audience, tone and story has allowed Damon to work successfully across multiple genres in both dramatic and commercial contexts. His narrative projects have screened globally at numerous international film festivals connecting with various audiences from many differing demographics, whilst his commercial work has had great success both domestically and online, working with clients such as the AFL, Vaseline and the NT Government.

GALLERY

FIRST DROP

Written & Directed by Damon van der Schuit
Starring Chris Haywood
Winner of DIFF Short Film Award 2023 and Flickerfest official Selection.

LIVE FROM THE ALICE

Writer/Dir. Damon van der Schuit
A sensationalist news reporter, Jessica Saunders, is sent to the remote outback town of Alice Springs to cover the town's struggle with social disorder. She is paired with easy going camera operator Harley, a local man with deep ties to the community. What she hopes to be a quick and easy hit-piece on the town is comically derailed as she gets to see many other sides of the community and its people.

LIVE FROM THE ALICE

Writer/Dir. Damon van der Schuit
A sensationalist news reporter, Jessica Saunders, is sent to the remote outback town of Alice Springs to cover the town's struggle with social disorder. She is paired with easy going camera operator Harley, a local man with deep ties to the community. What she hopes to be a quick and easy hit-piece on the town is comically derailed as she gets to see many other sides of the community and its people.

LIVE FROM THE ALICE

Writer/Dir. Damon van der Schuit
A sensationalist news reporter, Jessica Saunders, is sent to the remote outback town of Alice Springs to cover the town's struggle with social disorder. She is paired with easy going camera operator Harley, a local man with deep ties to the community. What she hopes to be a quick and easy hit-piece on the town is comically derailed as she gets to see many other sides of the community and its people.

LIVE FROM THE ALICE

Writer/Dir. Damon van der Schuit
A sensationalist news reporter, Jessica Saunders, is sent to the remote outback town of Alice Springs to cover the town's struggle with social disorder. She is paired with easy going camera operator Harley, a local man with deep ties to the community. What she hopes to be a quick and easy hit-piece on the town is comically derailed as she gets to see many other sides of the community and its people.