Director
Davo Hardy
Auburn, Sydney, Australia · 14 films
Davo Hardy is an independent Australian filmmaker, writer, and actor renowned for his thought-provoking and inclusive storytelling. His works often delve into themes of identity, disability, and LGBTQ+ experiences, aiming to amplify underrepresented voices in cinema. Hardy's directorial debut, The Lives We Lead (2015), explored familial dynamics and societal expectations over five decades. He gained further recognition with A Silent Agreement (2017), notable for being the first Australian feature film to prominently feature Auslan (Australian Sign Language) and authentically portray profoundly deaf characters. In Public Eye (2021), Hardy examined the complexities of social media and personal identity. His filmography also includes Complex (2014), Hunting for Shadows (2016), The Blood of God (2019), and The Switchblade Sisterhood (2023). Beyond filmmaking, Hardy is fluent in Auslan and has been an advocate for inclusive storytelling and studied Film Production at The International Film School of Sydney (IFSS) on a full scholarship. For more information and to access his works, visit davohardyfilms.com.
Best known for
Filmography 14
GunBlade & Me
2026 · Alec Farrow
Mothers, Lovers and Others
2025 · Graeme Rutherford, Director
A Very Complex Decade: Celebrating 10 Years of a Nudist Short Film
2024 · Host / Self / Travis, Director
The Switchblade Sisterhood
2023 · Rhys Beale, Director
Desire/Ability
2023 · Director
Public Eye
2021 · Elliott Sinclair, Director
The Blood of God
2019 · Editor, Director
Pimped
2019 · Extra
A Silent Agreement
2017 · Reuben Heywood, Director
Hunting for Shadows
2016 · Director, Producer
The Lives We Lead
2015 · Kerrod Doyle, Director
Ruben Guthrie
2015 · Party Guest (uncredited)
Aaron's Consent
2014 · Director
Complex
2014 · Editor, Writer