Thomas Fiander
Film Production, 2021
Thomas studies a degree in filmmaking at the University of Canberra, due to graduate in 2022. He has worked on various projects both in and outside of the University. Thomas works in the Camera Department of most of his projects, specialising in grip, gaffer, lighting and assistant camera on local Canberra productions. Thomas has worked for local productions such as Sanguineti Media. Space Farers Civilisation Films (SFC), Vorfreude Pictures, and many more.
Thomas also utilises his skills in videography to create media content for UC Thrive in his position as a Student Success and Wellbeing Officer and for Aspire UC as a Senior Aspiration Agent.
Thomas aspires to produce future projects as well as enter the realm of teaching in hopes of further building the Canberra filmmaking community and foster a generation of future filmmakers.
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Selected Portfolio
Thomas Fiander
Sanguineti Media “Nightmare of Alice” 2020 (current production) • Camera operator, 1st camera assistant & best boy. One Eye Film Festival “Lost” 2017 • Cinematographer & camera operator HSC Drama Major “Murrun-garra” 2017 • Self-produced, filmed & edited. University of Canberra “Within”. 2020 • Directed and Produced for an assignment on collaborative work. UC Thrive – Video media 2020 • Producing and editing videos for social media. WONQY Media – Hockey ACT Finals 2020 • Camera operating. Space Farers Civilisation (SFC) Films 2021 • Key Grip/Gaffer/Lighting Technician University of Canberra “A Bitter Reception” • Key Grip/Gaffer/Lighting Technician • Editor/Colourist • Composer Sanguineti Media “Two Graves” 2021 (current production) • Key Grip/Gaffer/Lighting Technician
'Within' - Directed by Tom Fiander
After a drastic set of circumstances, Daniel struggles to pull himself out of a depressive episode. Causing him to become a recluse limited to the confines of his own home, during which some strange and unexplainable occurrences being to happen. Cast: Daniel Beaumont Ruth Pieloor Michelle George Don Smith Crew: Director/Colourist: Tom Fiander Cinematography/Casting/VFX: Liam Ellis Writer/Set Decorator: Elizabeth Hughes First Assistant Director: Jennifer Shore Sound/Score: Andrew Ford Editor: Aiden Edwards Script Continuity: Zachary Seville Art Direction: Lucy Smith Assistant Camera/Lighting: Acacia Simmons Produced at the University of Canberra, Faculty of Arts and Design 2020 Awards: Best Debut Filmmaker - Global Monthly Online Film Competition 2021 (February Awards) Best Student Film. (Finalist) - Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival 2020 (November Awards) Honourable Mention - Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival 2020 (December Awards) Filmed in Chifley ACT, Australia
“Lux” - Produced by Thomas Fiander, Directed by Lizzie Hughes
Thomas’ final graduate work currently in pre-production. This film generates a momentum of positive and vibrant energy. An energy that is sought and value by those seeking an end to a pandemic lifestyle. This film has the potenial to inspire audiences to seeks recconection to friends and family. Our production seeks to utilise the natural beauty of Canberra's lakes and parks to help promote the territory as a valid and ideal location for future productions. The film aims to inspire hope for audiences which we believe will also gauge that attention and satisfaction of film festival adjudicators. We will be aiming for local festivals such as the Canberra Short Film Festival and screenings held by film groups Film Plus and the University of Canberra Film Society. This will help generate local interest in our future productions and gain more support by local filmmakers to participate. This film has the potenial to reach out to audiences and spark a sense of hope and recognition of their own wellbeing. It also reaches out to filmmakers, established and emerging, to continue including positive messages in their stories.
Camera Operating
Working on the set of 'Two Graves' - Sanguineti Media Pictures, Directed by Carl Emmerson.