Davo Hardy

Biography

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.

Known For

North Shore

Auslan Interpreter (uncredited)

The Switchblade Sisterhood

Rhys Beale

Mothers, Lovers and Others

The Lives We Lead

Kerrod Doyle

Public Eye

Elliott Sinclair

A Silent Agreement

Reuben Heywood

A Very Complex Decade: Celebrating 10 Years of a Nudist Short Film

Host / Self / Travis

GunBlade & Me

Alec Farrow

Filmography

Year	Movie	Role
2025	Mothers, Lovers and Others
2024	A Very Complex Decade: Celebrating 10 Years of a Nudist Short Film	Host / Self / Travis
2023	The Switchblade Sisterhood	Rhys Beale
2021	Public Eye	Elliott Sinclair
2017	A Silent Agreement	Reuben Heywood
2015	The Lives We Lead	Kerrod Doyle
	GunBlade & Me	Alec Farrow

Year	TV Show	Role
2023	North Shore	Auslan Interpreter (uncredited)