Slam
2018 | 115 min | Drama
In a climate of mistrust and racism, the disappearance of a young woman promotes wild speculation and racist suspicions.
Danielle Horvat
ActorDanielle Horvat, born July 10, 1991 in Melbourne, Australia, is a talented actress who became known through her diverse roles in film and television. Her career began with the role of Taylah Jordan in the popular Australian soap opera “Neighbours” (2007–2008). She then played the character of Skye Sailendra in the series “Snake Tales” (2009).
Horvat reached a significant milestone in her career with her portrayal of Jessica “Gap Girl” Bird in the series “Sea Patrol” (2010–2011), which was directed by Geoff Bennett, Steve Mann and others. In 2018, she took on the role of Ameena Nasser in the drama SLAM, directed by Partho Sen-Gupta. The film deals with the disappearance of a young Muslim poetry slammer and the subsequent social tensions. Horvat received recognition for her performance in SLAM, but no specific awards for this film have been documented. In addition to SLAM, Horvat has appeared in other notable productions. She played the role of Jess in the horror film “The Furies” (2019), directed by Tony D'Aquino. She also appeared in the series “Surviving Summer” (2022–2023) as Molly, directed by Sian Davies and Charlotte George.
Danielle Horvat has earned a permanent place in Australian film and television through her versatile roles and impressive performances.
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