When The House Is Empty
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When The House Is Empty is an upcoming Australian dramatic feature film directed by Timothy Hills and Mat Thomson. The film follows a Sydney florist who inherits a dilapidated country house, leading her to uncover secrets about her estranged father's mysterious past and his connection to the Hungarian Revolution. The project is currently in the post-production phase with an anticipated release in mid-to-late 2026.[1]
Plot The story centres on Grace (Sass Pinci), a florist living in Sydney whose life is upended by an unexpected pregnancy and the subsequent loss of her city life. She inherits a neglected rural property from her estranged father, Henry, whom she has not seen since her childhood. Upon moving to the house, Grace discovers clues about her fathers life. .[2]
Cast The film features a cast of established Australian and international performers: Sass Pinci as Grace: An actor known for her work in QUEEN EVIL and the series Shakespeare Republic.[3] Michael Carmon: A veteran performer with over 40 years of experience, including roles in the feature films Winchester and Nim's Island, and the television series MDA.[4] Jacob Paint: Previously known for his role as Martin Spitzer in the 2017 film The Whole of the Moon.[5] Romina Tappi: A professional actor, singer, and songwriter. Tappi is a prominent figure in the Riverina arts scene and previously contributed to the 2018 film Swinging Safari (aka Flammable Children) as a singer and music editor.[6] She has extensive international experience, including 15 years in theatre-in-education in Italy. Raymond "Josh" Steadman, Mat Thomson, Francesca Durtnell, and Stevie Walsh.
Crew The production is led by Film Haus Australia and involves a team of experienced technical professionals: Directors/Producers: Timothy Hills and Matt Thompson.[1] Writers: Timothy Hills (screenplay), with additional writing by Aleeta Jacobsen, Annabel Berry, and Anthony Porter. Associate Producer: Ken Hammond. Originally from Leeton, Hammond is an alumnus of Charles Sturt University. He previously worked on the feature film Stakes (2014) in the Wagga Wagga region before joining the production of When The House Is Empty.[1] Editorial Team: Kris Rowe (Lead Editor): An Australian editor with over two decades of experience, known for music-driven narratives. Her credits include serving as 1st Assistant Editor on Moulin Rouge! (2001), Associate Editor on Superman Returns (2006), and Lead Editor on the Scott Ryan film The Magician.[7][8] Sophie Dick (Assistant Editor): A member of the Australian Screen Editors (ASE) guild. Her credits include the editorial departments of Australia (2008) and Moulin Rouge!, lead editing on Out of Water (2023), and editorial unit roles on the 2025 projects Predator: Badlands and HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.[9][10] Cinematography: Ozan Fikiri, Kendall Seltzman, and Craig Dickson. Sound Design: Isaac De Heer. Colour Grading: Michael Borkowski. Aerial Unit Photography: Jake Semmler.
Production Production company Film Haus Australia Principal photography took place across several Australian locations, including Narrandera (NSW), Sydney (NSW), and Brisbane (QLD). The production involved a crew of approximately 40–50 personnel and wrapped in early 2025. Producers have expressed interest in utilizing the project to foster local talent, including discussions regarding the potential for a Riverina-based film school.[11][1]
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