CLANCY TATE
Clancy Tate is a Swinburne University graduate with a passion for filmmaking; particularly within the post-production department. An aspiring film editor, Clancy also has experience in gaffing, producing and directing, working across the board to hone his unique storytelling style. With a particular affinity for off-kilter documentaries and dramatic comedies, Clancy enjoys working on productions with an eccentric streak to them, often blending his distinct style of absurd humor with a strong sense of emotional sincerity. Schnibbles marks Clancy's directorial debut in narrative film, crafting an absurd satire that reflects his strong interest in balancing playful storytelling with dramatic undertones.
FELIX SIRO
Felix Siro is a recent Swinburne graduate and a passionate filmmaker, with a strong affinity for sound recording, sound design and producing, Felix can be found in every part of the filmmaking process. Constantly keeping himself busy and always on the move, Felix is dedicated to his craft like no other, and can frequently be found in an editing studio at 3 in the morning or early to set before everyone else.
NICOLA LONG
From the legal field to film buff, Nicola has transferred her love of filling out forms and writing contracts to the world of film. Inspired by director, David Lynch and her love of watching movies at a young age, Nicola yearned to be apart of the industry in some way. Her experience working in a high pressure legal field provided her with the necessary skills to assess risk, negotiate and most importantly provide the framework for the creative to happen.
JEREMY FRYDMAN
Jeremy Frydman is an emerging filmmaker and a new graduate of Swinburne University of Technology. Specializing in screenwriting, producing, directing, and assistant directing, Jeremy brings a collaborative and detail-driven approach to storytelling. With a strong passion for character-driven narratives and cinematic world-building, he continues to develop original projects that balance emotional depth with visual precision. Jeremy co-wrote the absurdist comedy of Schnibbles, a remarkably bold film with a truly exciting energy to it. It’s a fun and exciting narrative with sharp, bold swings that he is sure will excite audiences.
LIAM PARIGI
Liam Parigi is a Swinburne Film and TV graduate with an interest in both writing and editing. As a film-maker, Liam is interested in tales of iniquity, blending the dark and transgressive with his sharp comedic stylings. Being co-writer for Schnibbles, Liam’s eclectic sense of humor and interest in the immoral shine through.
JAMES FORSTER
James Forster is an up and coming filmmaker, aspiring to deliver unique cinematic narrative. A graduate from Swinburne University of Technology & specializing in post-production, James has an interest in exploring an exciting range of editing styles across a variety of different genres. James strives to collaborate with others to generate innovative ideas and present stories in ways they’ve never been done before. Using a wide range of software, James employs the use of a diverse range of techniques when it comes to editing. Schnibbles embellishes the collaborative attitude of his filmmaking by merging all aspects of production into a unique shared vision unlike anything else you’ve seen before
JOHN ROSS
John Ross is a Swinburne Film and Television graduate with a passion for cinematography and visual storytelling. Having shot various short films, music videos and documentaries on everything from digital to 16mm, John has a lasting knack for working with the camera and an attention to detail in his compositions and framing. This passion made Schnibbles the perfect stomping ground for John’s creativity to shine; with wacky camera angles and bright pink lighting, making the glittery highs of the film come to life was a career high for him.
GRACE MOLLOY
Grace Molloy is a multi-talented filmmaker, with a great amount of knowledge in editing and VFX work, she also dedicates herself to cinematography and lending her skills as a production designer on Schnibbles. Whether its concocting nasty glitter vomit or finding 1970s vintage office memorabilia, Grace has a passion for accuracy and creativity in the visual field.
SAMUEL EDWARDS
After experimenting with directing and cinematography while studying film at Swinburne University, Samuel Edwards discovered a deep passion for sound design. This passion drove Samuel to take on the role of sound recordist, boom operator and sound designer across the development of commercials and short films. Schnibbles provided a unique opportunity in post production for Samuel to experiment with creativity and abstract design, as he was tasked with creating the soundscape to accompany a glitter induced descent into madness.
