Lunar Sway
By Nick Butler
2026 | 98 min | Comedy
Cliff, who lives in a small desert town, gets a surprise visit from his con artist mother. Chaos ensues as he is led down a wild path full of secrets.
Nick Butler
DirectorThe Australian director and screenwriter Nick Butler specializes in creating short films that often explore technological and human themes. His sci-fi thriller "Creation" (2022) premiered at the renowned St Kilda Film Festival. The Melbourne-based filmmaker had previously gained attention with "Liminal" (2020) when the film reached the finals of the My RØDE Reel competition. His body of work also includes the short film "Reflection" (2021) and his most recent project, "Lunar Sway" (2024).
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