INFLUENCER SHORT FILM: THE SAVAGE GOD / JAX_OFFICIAL

Currently in pre-production. Filming in Melbourne, October 2026.

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A psychologically-driven short film exploring masculinity, loneliness, influencer culture, body image, and performance in the digital age. Independent short by Award-winning Australian filmmaker. Project considered for international film festivals and online sales.

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• Millions watched. Nobody noticed. Jax is a successful online fitness influencer (think Ashton Hall meets Jimbo Cooper meets Clavicular) who lives alone inside a vast concrete penthouse loft, broadcasting a highly stylised “morning routine” livestreams to his millions of followers. But what happens when the performance takes over?

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The film itself is a widescreen behind-the-scenes look at creating online influencer videos, as well as showing the inherent loneliness of the protagonist. Filming to take place in August in Melbourne. Filmic references include American Psycho, Shame, Nightcrawler.

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Presidential Productions welcomes Clinton Iacuone to the role of Jax.