About Based Film

About Based Film

About Based Film

About Based Film

Based Film is AACTA nominated and Academy Award eligible brothers Nick and Nathan Lacey's company.


Nick and Nathan are an award winning directing and producing partnership that specialise in the development, production and direction of character driven films, commercials and series.


Nick is a director, producer and cinematographer who has produced, shot and directed numerous award winning films, commercials and television series for all domestic broadcasters and major 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.

Based Film is AACTA nominated and Academy Award eligible brothers Nick and Nathan Lacey's company.


Nick and Nathan are an award winning directing and producing partnership that specialise in the development, production and direction of character driven films, commercials and series.


Nick is a director, producer and cinematographer who has produced, shot and directed numerous award winning films, commercials and television series for all domestic broadcasters and major 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.

Based Film is AACTA nominated and Academy Award eligible brothers Nick and Nathan Lacey's company.


Nick and Nathan are an award winning directing and producing partnership that specialise in the development, production and direction of character driven films, commercials and series.


Nick is a director, producer and cinematographer who has produced, shot and directed numerous award winning films, commercials and television series for all domestic broadcasters and major 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.

Accolades

Accolades

Accolades

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

Australian Academy of Cinema and Television

2025

Best Short Film Nominee

Die Bully Die

Australian Academy of Cinema and Television

2025

Best Short Film Nominee

Die Bully Die

Australian Academy of Cinema and Television

2025

Best Short Film Nominee

Die Bully Die

Australian Academy of Cinema and Television

2025

Best Short Film Nominee

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

Sydney Film Festival

2024

Dendy Live Action Short Award Winner

Die Bully Die

Out On Film 2024

2024

Audience Award for Best Narrative Short

Die Bully Die

Out On Film 2024

2024

Audience Award for Best Narrative Short

Die Bully Die

Out On Film 2024

2024

Audience Award for Best Narrative Short

Die Bully Die

Out On Film 2024

2024

Audience Award for Best Narrative Short

Die Bully Die

Melbourne Queer Film Festival

2024

Audience Choice Award for Best Short Film

Die Bully Die

Melbourne Queer Film Festival

2024

Audience Choice Award for Best Short Film

Die Bully Die

Melbourne Queer Film Festival

2024

Audience Choice Award for Best Short Film

Die Bully Die

Melbourne Queer Film Festival

2024

Audience Choice Award for Best Short Film

Die Bully Die

Sony Catchlight Film Festival

2024

Fiction Award Winner

Die Bully Die

Sony Catchlight Film Festival

2024

Fiction Award Winner

Die Bully Die

Sony Catchlight Film Festival

2024

Fiction Award Winner

Die Bully Die

Sony Catchlight Film Festival

2024

Fiction Award Winner

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

Australian Directors Guild Awards

2024

Best Direction in a Short Film Nominee

Die Bully Die

Australian Directors Guild Awards

2024

Best Direction in a Short Film Nominee

Die Bully Die

Australian Directors Guild Awards

2024

Best Direction in a Short Film Nominee

Die Bully Die

Australian Directors Guild Awards

2024

Best Direction in a Short Film Nominee

Die Bully Die

Australian Screen Editors Guild

2024

Best Editing in Short Drama Nominee

Die Bully Die

Australian Screen Editors Guild

2024

Best Editing in Short Drama Nominee

Die Bully Die

Australian Screen Editors Guild

2024

Best Editing in Short Drama Nominee

Die Bully Die

Australian Screen Editors Guild

2024

Best Editing in Short Drama Nominee

Die Bully Die

Australian Cinematographers Guild

2024

ACS Awards Shortlist

Die Bully Die

Australian Cinematographers Guild

2024

ACS Awards Shortlist

Die Bully Die

Australian Cinematographers Guild

2024

ACS Awards Shortlist

Die Bully Die

Australian Cinematographers Guild

2024

ACS Awards Shortlist

Die Bully Die

Belfast Film Festival

2024

Honourable Mention - Best Film Award

Die Bully Die

Belfast Film Festival

2024

Honourable Mention - Best Film Award

Die Bully Die

Belfast Film Festival

2024

Honourable Mention - Best Film Award

Die Bully Die

Belfast Film Festival

2024

Honourable Mention - Best Film Award

Die Bully Die

Belfast Film Festival

2024

Honourable Mention - LUMI Shorts Award

Die Bully Die

Belfast Film Festival

2024

Honourable Mention - LUMI Shorts Award

Die Bully Die

Belfast Film Festival

2024

Honourable Mention - LUMI Shorts Award

Die Bully Die

Belfast Film Festival

2024

Honourable Mention - LUMI Shorts Award

Die Bully Die

Melbourne Queer Film Festival

2024

Judges Special Mention

Die Bully Die

Melbourne Queer Film Festival

2024

Judges Special Mention

Die Bully Die

Melbourne Queer Film Festival

2024

Judges Special Mention

Die Bully Die

Melbourne Queer Film Festival

2024

Judges Special Mention

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

Festival MixBrasil

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

Festival MixBrasil

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

Festival MixBrasil

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

Festival MixBrasil

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

Belfast Film Festival

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

Belfast Film Festival

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

Belfast Film Festival

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

Belfast Film Festival

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

Melbourne Queer Film Festival

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

Melbourne Queer Film Festival

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

Melbourne Queer Film Festival

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

Melbourne Queer Film Festival

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

Oslo/Fusion International Film Festival

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

Oslo/Fusion International Film Festival

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

Oslo/Fusion International Film Festival

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

Oslo/Fusion International Film Festival

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

OutShine Film Festival

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

OutShine Film Festival

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

OutShine Film Festival

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

OutShine Film Festival

2024

Competitive Selection

Die Bully Die

Brisbane International Film Festival

2024

Official Selection

Die Bully Die

Brisbane International Film Festival

2024

Official Selection

Die Bully Die

Brisbane International Film Festival

2024

Official Selection

Die Bully Die

Brisbane International Film Festival

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

Cinefest Oz

2024

Official Selection

Die Bully Die

Mardi Gras Festival

2023

Best Screenwriting Award Winner

Ghosted

Mardi Gras Festival

2023

Best Screenwriting Award Winner

Ghosted

Mardi Gras Festival

2023

Best Screenwriting Award Winner

Ghosted

Mardi Gras Festival

2023

Best Screenwriting Award Winner

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 Catchlight Film Festival

2021

Official Selection

The Suspect

Sony Catchlight Film Festival

2021

Official Selection

The Suspect

Sony Catchlight Film Festival

2021

Official Selection

The Suspect

Sony 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