SWEETHURT
"Shane Kavanagh... He does a masterful job lighting, I mean the lighting is really brilliant....
It adds a level of sophistication to the film."
-Albert Nigrin Festival Director New Jersey International Film Festival
"To bring Danger and Webster’s joint vision alive on screen is the incredible work of Director of Photography Shane Kavanagh, who captures the beauty of the beach town on screen as well as provides long shots that in certain sequences emulate the rush of a drunken house party. The cinematography complements the performances, which feel contemporary and mirror the nature of today’s generation. Combined together, the film feels like a nostalgic viewing as you come to watch and adore the ensemble cast."
-Amit Bachani newjerseystage.com
"...the cinematography from Shane Kavanagh (Bilched) is nice and crisp, if a bit misguided in places. There’s a 360-degree long-take that emulates a drunken house party… in that it makes the audience feel nauseous because the room won’t stop spinning."
- Cain Noble-Davies filmink.com.au
"I know Shane very well, he can be quite the imposing figure when he needs to be...
Yeah...He scares the hell out of me, he terrifies me."
-Simon Foster SCREEN WATCHING
Sweethurt is a young adult comedy with two interwoven stories of love, friendship, and the paralyzing fear of dying alone. Jacob embarks on a road-trip to a small, beach-side town with his two best friends and sociopath sister, for what promises to be a fun weekend of going through their newly-deceased grandfather's stuff - but upon arrival, Jacob's true motivations are revealed; his ex-girlfriend, Olivia, lives in the town, and Jacob wants one last shot at probably disappointing her again.
Meanwhile, elsewhere in the same town, Skye has just had her heart broken, and the only one who can pick up the pieces is her best friend Carly - together, they go on a voyage through the night, having to deal with perverts, pirates, and worst of all - her parents. There is also a baby goat, of course.
Meanwhile, elsewhere in the same town, Skye has just had her heart broken, and the only one who can pick up the pieces is her best friend Carly - together, they go on a voyage through the night, having to deal with perverts, pirates, and worst of all - her parents. There is also a baby goat, of course.
Background
SWEETHURT
is a comedy feature film we shot in the Gosford, a small town north of Sydney.
Screenings
2021 AACTA For Your Consideration
11 September - 22 October
2021 Sydney Underground Film Festival
9 September
2021 United Cinemas Opera Quays
19 June
2021 New Jersey International Film Festival
6 June
2021 Byron Bay Underground Film Festival 27 May
2020 Randwick Ritz Cinema
Premiere 27 November
Press
Sweethurt (2020) – The 90s Are Back Baby! - Lee Butler September 23, 2021
MEET THE FILMMAKERS: TOM DANGER (Director, SWEETHURT) - Simon Foster September 6, 2021
Tom Danger's Sweethurt To Screen At The 2021 New Jersey International Film Festival On June 6!
Sweethurt 2021 New Jersey International Film Festival Q+A
Bendy Spoon Productions is proud to announce SWEETHURT
Sweethurt review - Cain Noble-Davies
YA comedy Sweethurt explores love, friendship and fear – See the trailer here!
Movie Review: Aussie indie details the comical pain of breaking up — “Sweethurt” Roger Moore April 12 2023
