Director. Producer. Cinematographer. Editor. Screenwriter.
Lachlan James Wylie is an Australian director, producer, cinematographer and editor. He was born on the 14th of January, 1999 in Bathurst, Australia. Lachlan grew up in various rural and coastal towns where he discovered his love of making films with his friends. He is best known for his award-winning production company Video Nasty, and his work on the films “The Show Must Go On” (2022), “Archie, Bald” (2022), “Whisky Business” (2023), and the documentary “Alley-Oop” (2023).
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Video Nasty
Chief Executive Officer / Filmmaker (2022 – Present)
Started in May of 2022, Video Nasty is an award-winning film production company founded by myself and a crew of incredibly talented SAE students and alumni. We focus specifically on the horror genre, and have so far made two award-winning short films, one of which was funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign. We are also currently developing a short documentary.
Whisky Business (Short Film, 2023)
– Director / Producer / Motion Graphics Artist
A comedy horror short film about a baker with an enthusiasm for whisks coming face to face with a cannibalistic escaped convict.
The film was conceptualised, shot and edited in just 48 hours for the TAKE48 film challenge, as part of Sydney Underground Film Festival 2023.
Alley-Oop (Short Documentary, 2023)
– Producer / Post-Production Supervisor / Motion Graphics Artist / Best Boy
A short sports documentary about Josie Taoi, abasketball coach who founded the non-profit platform ‘Promote The Goat’ after a successful campaign to get a basketball scholarship for her brother. The film follows Josie and the work she has been doing to provide opportunities to play basketball for a wide range of people in her community.
Created for Bachelor of Film unit FLM213 (Film Studio 3) at SAE Creative Media Institute Sydney.
FilmFreeway link:
https://filmfreeway.com/projects/2727984
Archie, Bald (Short Film, 2022)
– Producer
A horror short film about a man struggling to return to normalcy after his COVID isolation has ended. He begins wondering if he is truly sane as his world falls apart around him, and symptoms return with a nasty vengeance.
The film was funded via a highly successful Kickstarter campaign, with an initial funding goal of $600 which was more than tripled, receiving over $2000. While not yet publicly released, it has also had a successful film festival run, receiving several nominations/awards.
Awards:
- [WINNER] Best SFX – Soccies USYD Film Society (2022)
- [WINNER] Best Australian Short Horror Film – Newcastle International Short Film Festival (2022)
- [WINNER] Best Horror Film – Wisdom Tree International Film Festival (2023)
- [FINALIST] Low Budget Short – 4theatre Selection (14th Edition, 2023)
- [FINALIST] Best Poster – 4theatre Selection (14th Edition, 2023)
- Official Selection – United Artist International Film Festival (2023)
Kickstarter Campaign link:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/videonasty/archie-bald-the-blight-years-part-one
FilmFreeway link:
https://filmfreeway.com/projects/2573988
The Show Must Go On (Short Film, 2022)
– Director / Producer
A comedy horror short film about a stage actress and her pushover boyfriend, who must cover up their murder of the lead actor in a stage show about to start.
The film was conceptualised, shot and edited in just 48 hours for the TAKE48 film challenge, as part of Sydney Underground Film Festival 2022.
Awards:
- [WINNER] Audience Favourite – TAKE48 (2022)
SAE Creative Media Institute Sydney
Bachelor of Film (2021 – Present)
Studying a bachelor of film degree, learning in depth the process of both pre and post-production of film and television.
Some skills I have learned so far are cinematography, editing on Adobe Premiere Pro, motion graphics on Adobe After Effects, directing/producing, documentary filmmaking, writing for the screen, and client-based commercial work. I have also studied business in the creative media industry for my elective class.
Anniversary (Short Film, 2022)
– Director of Photography / Editor
A drama short film about a grieving man trying to live out the memories of a past wedding anniversary.
Created for Bachelor of Film unit FLM212 (Film Studio 2).
Qualifications (Short Film, 2022)
– Gaffer
A comedy short film about a straightforward business woman and a misogynistic slacker, locked in a battle of wits while waiting for a job interview.
Created for Bachelor of Film unit FLM181 (Film Studio 1).
Left for Gold (Short Film, 2021)
– Director of Photography / Editor
A crime short film about the robbery of a family heirloom.
Created for Bachelor of Film unit FLM171 (Introduction to Cinematography and Sound Editing).
Shape House Productions
Member / Editor (2020)
In 2020, I was initially hired as a freelance editor for an upcoming web series, before being brought on as an official Shape House Productions member. I then continued editing the web series and later became the video editor for their podcast as well.
Housemates (Web Series, 2020)
Season 1 (2020) – Video and Content Editor
Comedy web series filmed remotely during the 2020 lockdown.
THE INDIE SETUP (Podcast, 2020)
Season 2 (2020) – Video Editor
Audio-based interview podcast taking a look into the world of independent arts (film, theatre etc).
Australian Broadcasting Corporation / Giant Dwarf Studio
Work Experience (2017)
In 2017 I was provided the opportunity to visit both Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Giant Dwarf’s offices for work experience. My experience was on location, in the office, and on set.
The Checkout (Television, 2013 – 2018)
Season 5 (2017) – Work Experience
Award-winning comedy television series giving a satirical but informative view on consumer affairs.
Roles:
- Working in the office as a researcher.
- On set and on location with cast and crew, helping with camera set up and controlling the digital slate.
Contact Me
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