Breathless Films is celebrating a major milestone after Birdeater took home the AACTA Award for Best Indie Film at the 2025 AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast. Directed by Jack Clark and Jim Weir and produced by Ulysses Oliver and Stephanie Troost, the film was recognised alongside the Australian screen industry’s biggest achievements of the year. The award caps an extraordinary journey for the independently produced psychological thriller, which has built a passionate following through its bold vision, distinctive voice and uncompromising approach to storytelling.

The win marks a significant achievement not only for the filmmakers behind Birdeater but also for the broader Breathless Films model, which has championed emerging Australian talent through ambitious, filmmaker-driven productions. Since its premiere, Birdeater has earned critical acclaim both in Australia and internationally, helping establish a new generation of Australian genre filmmaking on the world stage. The AACTA recognition further cements the film’s place as one of the country’s standout independent screen successes and reinforces Breathless Films’ growing reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting independent production companies. (AACTA)