
Davo Hardy
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- Place of Birth: Auburn, Sydney, Australia
Biography
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... 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.

A Silent Agreement
Drama, Romance • 2017 September

North Shore
Drama, Crime • 2023 May

Public Eye
Comedy, Drama • 2021 December

The Lives We Lead
Drama • 2015 August

The Switchblade Sisterhood
Comedy, Drama, Romance • 2023 September

Mothers, Lovers and Others
• 2025 September

GunBlade & Me
Comedy, Drama • 2025 July

A Very Complex Decade: Celebrating 10 Years of a Nudist Short Film
Documentary • 2024 May