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Davo Hardy
Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, Additional CreditsBorn June 6, 1989 (36 years)
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.
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.
Filmography
| 2025 | |
| 2024 | A Very Complex Decade: Celebrating 10 Years of a Nudist Short Film · as Host / Self / Travis |
| 2023 | The Switchblade Sisterhood · as Rhys Beale |
| 2023 | North Shore (2023) (TV Series) · as Auslan Interpreter (uncredited) |
| 2021 | Public Eye · as Elliott Sinclair |
| 2020 | The Secrets She Keeps (TV Series) · as Sign Language Interpreter |
| 2018 | Pimped · as Extra |
| 2017 | A Silent Agreement · as Reuben Heywood |
| 2015 | The Lives We Lead · as Kerrod Doyle |
| 2015 | Dawn of the Deaf · as Zombie Victim |
| 2015 | Ruben Guthrie · as Party Guest |
| 2011 | Last Night · as Brendan |
| 2011 | Eyes of Life · as Boyfriend |