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<div><strong><em>Dead or a Lie</em></strong> is a 2026 Swinburne Graduate short film of absurd proportions. A wild combination of comedy, parody, slapstick, satire and drama that takes it a step beyond the fun gags!
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<div>SYNOPSIS: Two bounty hunters, tasked with killing a wealthy CEO at a bar, must somehow thwart their foolproof plan after being offered a significantly larger reward to keep him alive.
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<div><strong>CREW:</strong>
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<div><strong><em>Blake Fonti </em></strong><em>(Director, Co-Writer) | </em><strong><em>Wabaam Ram </em></strong><em>(Co-Writer) | </em><strong><em>Jasper Griffin</em></strong><em> (Producer) | </em><strong><em>Anabelle Strain</em></strong><em> (Production Designer) | </em><strong><em>Sebastien Trucchi </em></strong><em>(Director of Photography) | </em><strong><em>Lachlan Salvatore </em></strong><em>(Editor) | </em><strong><em>Michael Polazzon</em></strong><em> (Sound)</em>
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<div>Donations/contributions will be put towards covering productions costs, including location fees, catering, cast payment, props, equipment, council services and safety management for everyone on set.
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<div>Any donations, big or small, will be massively helpful in bringing our film to life, and appreciated by the whole team!
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Judi Finn

Thomas Bright

Emma Tripp

Adam Murphy

Bailey Paynter

Piper McPherson

Keifer Lo

Jack Marshman

Silvia Avedikian

Karin Hutson

Aliya Awad

Christine Harkin

Sara McPherson

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Armando Wall

Hannah Lalonde

DEAD OR A LIE - Swinburne Short Film

DEAD OR A LIE - Swinburne Short Film

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