Lack Thereof
Arriving at a small house party in the passenger seat of a car, Tal is feeling out of place. First, they are approached and interrogated by a partygoer; next, they are invited to listen to the story of a violent incident that occurred at a doof that was supposedly a ‘safe space’.
After rolling a cigarette for a stranger who reveals that they have also arrived on their own – and then promptly disappears – Tal becomes aware that the house is empty. Outside, they discover a threatening situation, and must intervene to protect someone from harm. But further danger is lurking in the bushes…
Unclassified 15+
Warning: Contains coarse language and depictions of violence
Course: BFA FTV Narrative
Director Biography
Jonty Ransome is a proud Ngiyampaa man born and raised in Latje Latje country. With a particular focus on writing and directing using experimental filmmaking and storytelling techniques, he aims to look at the form of film and how it can be used to tell stories in non-traditional ways.