About Based Film

About Based Film

About Based Film

About Based Film

Based Film is an independent production company founded by 2024 Sydney Film Festival Dendy Live Action Short award wnners Nick and Nathan Lacey.


We specialise in the development and production of scripted narrative films, commercials and documentary content for screens big and small, horizontal and vertical.


Nick is a director, producer and director of photography who has produced, shot and directed numerous films, commercials and AACTA award winning television shows for broadcast and SVOD platforms. A full list of Nick's credits can be viewed here.


Nathan is a director and editor with over ten years experience working on flagship Hollywood feature films, commercial and broadcast content. A full list of Nathan's credits can be viewed here.


With over two decades of experience on high end projects we are available as either an end to end production service or as freelancers.


Together we make compelling, character driven content that cuts through the noise.

Based Film is an independent production company founded by 2024 Sydney Film Festival Dendy Live Action Short award wnners Nick and Nathan Lacey.


We specialise in the development and production of scripted narrative films, commercials and documentary content for screens big and small, horizontal and vertical.


Nick is a director, producer and director of photography who has produced, shot and directed numerous films, commercials and AACTA award winning television shows for broadcast and SVOD platforms. A full list of Nick's credits can be viewed here.


Nathan is a director and editor with over ten years experience working on flagship Hollywood feature films, commercial and broadcast content. A full list of Nathan's credits can be viewed here.


With over two decades of experience on high end projects we are available as either an end to end production service or as freelancers.


Together we make compelling, character driven content that cuts through the noise.

Based Film is an independent production company founded by 2024 Sydney Film Festival Dendy Live Action Short award wnners Nick and Nathan Lacey.


We specialise in the development and production of scripted narrative films, commercials and documentary content for screens big and small, horizontal and vertical.


Nick is a director, producer and director of photography who has produced, shot and directed numerous films, commercials and AACTA award winning television shows for broadcast and SVOD platforms. A full list of Nick's credits can be viewed here.


Nathan is a director and editor with over ten years experience working on flagship Hollywood feature films, commercial and broadcast content. A full list of Nathan's credits can be viewed here.


With over two decades of experience on high end projects we are available as either an end to end production service or as freelancers.


Together we make compelling, character driven content that cuts through the noise.

Accolades

Accolades

Accolades

Sydney Film Festival

2024

Dendy Live Action Short Award Winner

Die Bully Die

Sydney Film Festival

2024

Dendy Live Action Short Award Winner

Die Bully Die

Sydney Film Festival

2024

Dendy Live Action Short Award Winner

Die Bully Die

Sydney Film Festival

2024

Dendy Live Action Short Award Winner

Die Bully Die

97th Academy Awards

2024

Eligible Film

Die Bully Die

97th Academy Awards

2024

Eligible Film

Die Bully Die

97th Academy Awards

2024

Eligible Film

Die Bully Die

97th Academy Awards

2024

Eligible Film

Die Bully Die

Iris Prize

2024

Iris Prize Nomination

Die Bully Die

Iris Prize

2024

Iris Prize Nomination

Die Bully Die

Iris Prize

2024

Iris Prize Nomination

Die Bully Die

Iris Prize

2024

Iris Prize Nomination

Die Bully Die

Screamfest

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

Screamfest

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

Screamfest

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

Screamfest

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

Out On Film

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

Out On Film

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

Out On Film

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

Out On Film

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

Cinefest Oz

2024

Official Selection

Die Bully Die

Cinefest Oz

2024

Official Selection

Die Bully Die

Cinefest Oz

2024

Official Selection

Die Bully Die

Cinefest Oz

2024

Official Selection

Die Bully Die

Mardi Gras Festival

2023

Best Screenwriting

Ghosted

Mardi Gras Festival

2023

Best Screenwriting

Ghosted

Mardi Gras Festival

2023

Best Screenwriting

Ghosted

Mardi Gras Festival

2023

Best Screenwriting

Ghosted

Sydney Film Festival

2022

Special Jury Mention

Ghosted

Sydney Film Festival

2022

Special Jury Mention

Ghosted

Sydney Film Festival

2022

Special Jury Mention

Ghosted

Sydney Film Festival

2022

Special Jury Mention

Ghosted

Cinéfest Oz Film Festival

2022

Official Selection

Ghosted

Cinéfest Oz Film Festival

2022

Official Selection

Ghosted

Cinéfest Oz Film Festival

2022

Official Selection

Ghosted

Cinéfest Oz Film Festival

2022

Official Selection

Ghosted

Melbourne Queer Film Festival

2022

Official Selection

Ghosted

Melbourne Queer Film Festival

2022

Official Selection

Ghosted

Melbourne Queer Film Festival

2022

Official Selection

Ghosted

Melbourne Queer Film Festival

2022

Official Selection

Ghosted

Capital Film Festival

2022

Official Selection

Ghosted

Capital Film Festival

2022

Official Selection

Ghosted

Capital Film Festival

2022

Official Selection

Ghosted

Capital Film Festival

2022

Official Selection

Ghosted

Slovak Queer FIlm Festival

2023

Official Selection

Ghosted

Slovak Queer FIlm Festival

2023

Official Selection

Ghosted

Slovak Queer FIlm Festival

2023

Official Selection

Ghosted

Slovak Queer FIlm Festival

2023

Official Selection

Ghosted

Sony Australia Catchlight Film Festival

2021

Official Selection

The Suspect

Sony Australia Catchlight Film Festival

2021

Official Selection

The Suspect

Sony Australia Catchlight Film Festival

2021

Official Selection

The Suspect

Sony Australia Catchlight Film Festival

2021

Official Selection

The Suspect

Sydney Underground Film Festival

2020

Official Selection

Bareface

Sydney Underground Film Festival

2020

Official Selection

Bareface

Sydney Underground Film Festival

2020

Official Selection

Bareface

Sydney Underground Film Festival

2020

Official Selection

Bareface

Screamfest Film Festival

2017

Official Selection

Caravan

Screamfest Film Festival

2017

Official Selection

Caravan

Screamfest Film Festival

2017

Official Selection

Caravan

Screamfest Film Festival

2017

Official Selection

Caravan