Current Projects
To give you an overview here are the latest updates on narrative projects I’m currently working on or being involved in.
Fragile Echoes
Short film drama
Status: Submitted to festivals
“Fragile Echoes” follows Sophia, a young woman struggling with the weight of mental distress and depression. As she teeters on the brink of desperation, her world is a somber reflection of her inner turmoil. Enter Ethan, a compassionate stranger whose unexpected kindness and support begin to pierce through her darkened reality. Through their interactions, the film contrasts moments of profound emotional pain with glimpses of hope, highlighting the fragile yet powerful echoes of human connection. As Sophia and Ethan’s bond deepens, they navigate an emotional journey that underscores the significance of empathy and the life-changing impact of even the smallest acts of support.
Duration: 8 min.
Camera: Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6k FF
Lens: Tamron SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD
Date 07th of January 2024
Location of Production: Australia
Produced by Margie Eli
Directed and Co-Produced by Mirko Fabian
Starring Janie Kogan
Co-Starring Kawaj Dahal and Maria Grazia
Editing and Cinematography by Mirko Fabian
Colorist: Chris Kunze
Composer: John Browne Visualis
Makeup: Pranusha
Behind the scenes footage: Aman Sharma
Off The Rails
Short film Comedy Drama
Status: In Post-Production
In the quiet town of Helensburgh, the community, struggling to revive tourism, turns to the legends of its abandoned railway tunnels. A group of friends, out to cheer up their heartbroken companion, are drawn into the eerie myths by a mysterious figure. What starts as a night of fun quickly becomes a harrowing journey as they uncover the dark forces lurking within the tunnels, forcing them to confront the town’s secrets and fight for their survival.
Special Thanks:
Matthew Jones – General Manager, The Dunkirk Hotel
James McCormack – Crown Lands – Use of Tunnel
Wollongong City Council – Filming on the Street Permitted
Coalcliff Community Centre
Shoutout to Our Crew:
Special thanks to our incredible crew, whose talent and commitment made this project possible. None of this could have done it without you!
Shot Date: 04th to 05th of August 2024
Shooting Locations: Helensburgh, Pyrmont
Camera: Blackmagic Pocket 4K, Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K FF (some scenes)
Crew:
Producer: Riley King
Director: Mirko Fabian
Director of Photography: Aurelie Desgages
Writer: Riley King & Sandra Luu
Editor: Riley King
Colorist: Aurelie Desgages
Key Grip: Danilo Spirandelli
BTS Photographer: Danilo Spirandelli
Cast:
Mike: Hamish Davie
Reporter: Brittany Thomas
Steve (Mayor): Craig Walker
Tom: Raymond Padora
Jack: Adrian Wulf
Barry: Darryl Chappelow
One Day We'll Meet
Short film Romance
Status: In Pre-Production
Finalizing the script
In a world focused on hookups, Michael, a hopeless romantic, writes daily letters to his future partner, proving to himself and others that hope for true love is not lost.