Leanne Tonkes

My Melbourne

An anthology of four diverse stories about identity and belonging.

The Fort

Living with family violence, young mother Kitty and her son Tom create a fort that transports them to a series of fantasy worlds that provide an escape the hostilities they face at home.

The Second

The persona of a celebrated author is threatened when her best friend and muse reveals the dark secret behind her first novel's provenance, igniting an incendiary tale of sex, lies and betrayal.

I'm Still Here

As nuclear war looms, a woman must make a final phone call.

This Is Desmondo Ray!

A peculiar man searches for love in a dark and troubling world.

Bad Girl

Bad girl Amy is given one last chance by her adoptive parents, who think her friendship with local girl Chloe is a step in the right direction. But when Amy discovers that Chloe harbors a dark secret, she finds herself fighting for her life

My Mistress

After experiencing a tragic event, a teenager is comforted by an older French woman who convinces him that an S&M relationship will help him heal.

The Apprentice

Wayne, an awkward loner, has just started working the graveyard shift as an apprentice mortician. When his merciless supervisor leaves him alone and in charge for the night, Wayne decides to make the most of it. Starring Anton Yelchin, this controversial short film was cut from the theatrical release of Movie 43 for pushing the boundaries too far.