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Arms Unfolding

12m Queer, Comedy 2024

Acacia, 20, is in the midst of a messy break-up after cheating on her girlfriend. Since moving out of home three years earlier, she has grown apart from her father, 55-year-old Rob, who longs for a stronger relationship with her. The two agree to go camping together to catch up, but there’s one major barrier to their emotional reconnection: Acacia hasn’t yet come out to him.

Halfway through the trip, Rob takes a walk on his own and stumbles upon a young boy by himself – an encounter that takes him on a journey of self-reflection, enabling father and daughter to finally open up to one another.

Unclassified 15+
Warning: Contains mature themes and coarse language

Course: BFA FTV Narrative

Director Biography

Vero Villis

I am an up-and-coming director and production designer in my final year at VCA. I take pride in telling deep and emotional stories that aim to reconnect the viewer to their own heart. My dream is to write and direct stories that centre the LGBTQ+ community and explore the beauty and complexity of queer lives in a way that doesn’t revolve around their sexuality/gender identity.

Director

Vero Villis

Producer

Anna Champion

Cinematography

Yohei Tang-Yamaoka

Costumes

Mia Dunstone

Production Designer

Mia Dunstone

Language

English

Country

Australia

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