Biographies

Kasimir Burgess

Writer and Director

Kasimir originally studied fine arts at the Victorian College of the Arts, however, by the third year of his degree, Kasimir began to animate his classmates sculpture and quickly developed a passion for film. He graduated from the VCA school of Film and Television in 2003 and has since built a body of work that includes short films, documentaries, music clips and installation film. Kasimir’s films have won a number of awards, including the Silver Medal at Bergamo film festival (in Italy 2004) for the short ‘Colour of Sound’, ‘Best Australian Music Video’ (Soundkilda music video awards 2006) and ‘Diesel Film of The Festival’ at Raindance film festival (UK 2006) for the short ‘Booth Story’. In 2007 Kasimir had two short films premier at the Melbourne International Film Festival (one, a co directed film called Remember My Name screened on opening night). He was also selected to participate in MIFF's Accelerator program, which fast-tracks the careers of young Australian film talent. Currently Kasimir works as a freelance director and cinematographer whilst developing a feature film project.

You can view some of Kasimir's films at: www.kasimirburgess.com

Chris Kamen

Producer

Chris is one of Melbourne's most exciting young emerging producers. Chris pays his rent by producing commercials for his director brother Matt at The Guild (www.guildfilm.com) and has also been gaining valuable experience by producing various music videos and short films for some of Melbourne’s best young directorial talent. During a Film Victoria funded producer’s attachment in 2006, Chris was mentored by producers Ann Darrouzet and Pete Ford on the set of indie-horror feature STORM WARNING (www.stormwarningmovie.com). DIRECTIONS marks Chris’ second project he’s produced for Kasimir. Previously Chris produced the 2007 Raindance Trailer LONE RIDER which Kasmir wrote and directed along with friend and collaborator Edwin McGill (www.edwinmcgill.com) (who Chris also happens to occasionally produce for). Chris is very excited to be working on DIRECTIONS since it’s the first fully funded AFC film that he has produced.

You can view some of Chris’ work at: www.kamen.com.au

Greg Muller

Lead Actor

Greg has been a keen student of the world of mathematics and music from an early age, having been introduced to the piano by his grandfather in primary school. He also met mathematics there. In secondary school, Greg switched to guitar and Calculus. Momentarily, maths won the battle and Greg embarked upon an Engineering degree. Realising that he needed more creativity in his life to be fulfilled, he switched degrees to Surveying, and began playing guitar again. The balance was still not right, and Greg switched his degree a third time, now Scientific Photography. Upon starting this degree, Greg also started playing the drum-set. Upon completion of this degree, Greg found himself to be a more competent drummer than photographer, so he started working as a surveyor. Drumming has since proven to be the passion in Greg's life. He also started working on film sets in various roles, mostly as a gaffer, sometimes as a clapper/loader, and once as the continuity guy. This is where he met Kasimir, and has since been involved in some of Kasimir's other projects, culminating in his first acting role in DIRECTIONS. Greg can't wait till the next time he plays the drums.

Adam Arkapaw

Director of Photography

“With a concrete image we can dissolve boundaries & allow one to see, think & feel” - Zhang Yimou.

Already with 8 ACS awards and an AFI nomination under his belt, young Adam Arkapaw is the name on everybody’s lips in the Australian Film Industry. After moving to Melbourne in 2000 Adam began studying Film Production at the Victorian College of the Arts. His existing skills in visual arts helped Adam quickly develop a natural affinity with the art of cinematography in particular. Having graduated in 2006 Adam's career has quickly been rocketing to the top by shooting various high-end commercials for some of Melbourne's most prestigious production companies. Adam has also been busy shooting various other short films, documentaries and music videos. Having spent time learning from seasoned successful professionals such as Andrew Lesnie, Greig Fraser, Vilmos Zsigmond and John Schwartzman, Adam is as excited as ever to be working in the Australian film industry and becoming a key creative on powerful projects, whilst continuing to learn and acquire new skills. In 2007 Adam’s graduate film CATCH FISH was screened at the Melbourne International Film Festival and he was also invited to participate in Accelerator along with Kasimir.

You can view some of Adam’s work at: www.adamarkapaw.com