"We took some time convincing one another to do it, because the subject matter would require it to be quite personal again. Of course it should be. But then when we jumped into it we realised that was its true power, so we are really glad it happened."
Luke Eve’s award-winning web series Low Life has been accepted into a myriad of international festivals including the prestigious Series Mania Festival in Paris where it was invited to screen as one of only 16 web series from around the world.
In March, director Luke Eve headed to Spain to marry his fiancé, actor and writer Maria Albiñana. But when the pandemic hit, they had to cancel their wedding two days out from the event.
Director Luke Eve’s web series ‘High Life’ has been sold to US streaming service Fullscreen.
AACTA's decision to introduce an award to recognise online video and series is indicative of a changing mindset about digital content, according to director Luke Eve.
"People seem to have really responded to the film as something more than just a romance - they have been enthralled and moved by the story of mental health and its effects on individuals and their families. I’m really proud of that."
Feature films from directors Tony Ayres and Gracie Otto, as well Aunty Donna’s production company Haven’t You Done Well Productions, are among the 33 projects to share in $1 million of story development funding from Screen Australia.
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