The Hollywood Reporter Australia - BACKFOOT Marks the Beginning of a Bigger Vision

The Hollywood Reporter Australia Profiles Damian Hempstead following the premiere of his writing and directorial debut, BACKFOOT, exploring the journey behind the film and bigger vision driving Damo & Tim Productions.

From the film’s three year development and Damian’s transition from actor to filmmaker, to the themes of Family forgiveness, redemption and faith at the heart of his storytelling, the feature looks beyond BACKFOOT to what comes next.

With ambitions to develop Australian-made film and television that combines compelling human stories with Christian values, BACKFOOT represents more than a directorial debut - it marks the beginning of a much larger vision.

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Photographer - Don Arnold

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