After pouring her soul into creating a short film Erifili Davis from Studio 138 has found recognition far and wide.
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Erifili's latest short film, Seeing, has been awarded Best Thriller at the May edition of New York Movie Awards 2020.
The zero-budget film was written and produced by Mrs Davis and was shot in Dubbo more than 10 months ago.
The film also showcased music from Dubbo musician Nolan Furnell, widely known as one half of the two-piece band Eraser, who was also nominated for Best Original Score.
"I loved making this film with an amazing group of talented Dubbo locals," Mrs Davis said.
"It was such a great experience and one we'd all do again in a heartbeat."
Mrs Davis, who runs Dubbo's Studio 138 alongside husband Mark, has always had a passion for film and the supernatural, and Seeing is the perfect love child of both of those.
"Seeing is a supernatural suspense drama about a young woman who is forced to choose between saving the lives of innocent children and saving her own life."
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The film also features local actors and actresses who make up the cast.
Dubbo Drama Club stage performer and film actress Milla Ross stars in the film as 26-year-old Izzi.
Mrs Davis said Miss Ross was the perfect fit for the lead role and perfectly articulated Izzi's character and story.
Other actors and actresses included Shanae Gosper, Daryl Rodda, Georgia Saunders, Eli Graham, Katrina Taunton, Luci Arnold, Jet Davis, Samantha Arratia, Sasha Brook and Lyndon Phipps.
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The success came after much sought out work by Mrs Davis who entered the film into multiple competitions.
Seeing was a finalist in Flicfair for Live Action Short Film and a semi-finalist for the Long Distance Film Fest Short Film Award.
"We've entered into a few short film festivals and we have been recognised by a some of these from around the world, which is terrific," Mrs Davis said.
"Unfortunately, some festivals have had to cancel, or at least cancel live screenings, due to COVID-19.
With the cancellation of some festivals, Seeing is not currently available to the public online, but Mrs Davis said it's just a matter of time before the public will have that access.
"Currently, Seeing is not available publicly online, due to the rules of some film festivals we have entered," Mrs Davis said.
"Later this year, we will be able to make the film available on YouTube.
"Shortly after, it will be made available on Amazon Prime Video."
To find out when the film will be available you can follow the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/seeingshortfilm.