Steven Sullivan, a lonely office worker in an Australian metropolis longs to escape his feelings of self-loathing.
Forcing himself into a life of hedonism, degeneracy and high-risk situations with a complete disregard for self-preservation, Steven begins his descent from a banal but normal life into a place with no return.
Written and Directed by
Nick Petkov
Produced by
Morgan Munro
Production
Filmed on location in Western Australia
Mental Health
There are 9 suicides each day in Australia, and for every suicide there are an estimated 20 attempts made.
Lifeline
One in seven Australians is currently experiencing an anxiety condition.
Beyond Blue
There is help available.
Nick Petkov
Nick has directed many short films which have screened locally and abroad. Nick’s long-term goal is to create an amazing scene in film so he can give back to the film community which has had a major impact on his life.
Morgan Munro
Morgan has always had a passion for media and the way it can be used to tell stories as communicate ideas. Morgan’s drive for producing Painkiller comes from the many relevant issues confronted in an unflinching way that makes it easy for an audience to connect to.
