SHORT FILMS
Nannu (2027)
Writer / Director: Matthew C. Vella
Producers: Matthew C. Vella. Chris Elena, Frances Duca & Luke Agius
Associate Producers: Chris Elena, Prudence Bernadette & Luke Walker
Genre: Drama Runtime: 16:18
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When his Australian-born grandson shows little interest in his Maltese roots, an ageing Nannu fears the culture and traditions that shaped his life may have no place in his family’s future.
This project was funded by Arts Council Malta, Blacktown Arts as part of the 2024 Blacktown City Creative Arts Fund Program, and sponsored by Gato’s Pastizzi.
Passion Pop (2025)
Written & directed by Chris Elena
Produced & co-edited by Matthew C. Vella
Genre: Drama Runtime: 18:12
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A woman on the eve of her 30th birthday is given a surprise gift she'll never forget nor remember.
FILM FESTIVAL SUCCESS
Passion Pop screened at the Revelation Perth International Film Festival and made its US premiere at Kevin Smith’s SModcastle Film Festival.
Nobody Likes Camping (2021)
Written by Rachel Baker and Matthew C. Vella
Directed by Matthew C. Vella
Genre: Comedy Runtime: 09:43
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An awkward camping date goes horribly wrong when James (Neel Kolhatkar) and Toni (Rachel Baker) become trapped in a tent and must fight to survive by any means necessary.
*This film skipped the festival circuit due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
She’s Not Your Type (2018)
Written & directed by Matthew C. Vella
Genre: Comedy Runtime: 10:56
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Love is blind. Sweet, innocent, Barry (Shane Millward) is on a double date to introduce his mates to his new girlfriend, Alex (Adrianne Armida). But there's one problem - she's a mentally unstable, drug-dealing, violent, con-artist scumbag - and he's blind to all of it. Now it's up to his friends Sarah (Zoe Panaretos) & Anthony (Efkan Cetin) to save him on the craziest double date ever.
FILM FESTIVAL SUCCESS
She’s Not Your Type has over 10 official selections and has won a variety of awards internationally, including Best International Director x2, Best Comedy, Best Editor as well as an Audience Choice Award. For a full list of awards, click here.
Bleeding Backs (2016)
Written & directed by Matthew C. Vella
Genre: Action, Thriller | Runtime: 13:23
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Owen (Franco Flammia) is a morally ambiguous bodyguard with the weight of the world on his shoulders. He’s been hired to protect Bek (Kaitlyn Boyé) at all costs, but when a shaky deal with local mobster Marlon (Brendan Byrne) goes south, he must fight against both trained mercenaries, and his own inner demons.
FILM FESTIVAL SUCCESS
Bleeding Backs has over 15 official selections and has won a variety of awards internationally, including Best Student Film, Best Actor, Best Sound Design, Best Action Choreography and more. For a full list of awards, click here.