
Davo Hardy
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.
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Films
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TV Shows
11
Crew Credits
Known For
8 Credits
North Shore
as Auslan Interpreter (uncredited)
2023

Mothers, Lovers and Others
as Graeme Rutherford
2025

Public Eye
as Elliott Sinclair
2021

The Lives We Lead
as Kerrod Doyle
2015

The Switchblade Sisterhood
as Rhys Beale
2023

A Silent Agreement
as Reuben Heywood
2017

GunBlade & Me
as Alec Farrow

A Very Complex Decade: Celebrating 10 Years of a Nudist Short Film
as Host / Self / Travis
2024
Behind the Camera
11 Credits
Mothers, Lovers and Others
Director, Writer, Producer
2025

Public Eye
Director, Writer, Producer
2021

The Lives We Lead
Director, Writer, Producer
2015

The Switchblade Sisterhood
Director, Producer
2023

Complex
Writer, Director, Producer
2014

Desire/Ability
Director
2023

A Silent Agreement
Director
2017

The Blood of God
Director, Producer
2019

Hunting for Shadows
Director, Producer
2016

Aaron's Consent
Director
2014

A Very Complex Decade: Celebrating 10 Years of a Nudist Short Film
Director, Writer
2024