Australian Joel Edgerton is having quite a year. Audiences have become aware of him from his roles in Star Wars Episodes II & III: (2002 & 2005)), Kinky Boots.
As FBI Agent John Connolly in Black Mass
(2005), Animal Kingdom (2010), Zero Dark Thirty (2012), The Great Gatsby (2013) and Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014). And in 2015 he wrote and directed the much-praised The Gift and is co-starring opposite Johnny Depp in Black Mass.
But Joel and his brother Nash have been involved in all aspects of the movies for a long time. Between them they have written, directed, done stunts and acted a lot. People took serious note of their multiple talents with their collaboration on the feature The Square (2008).
EatDrinkFilms is pleased to present a selection of their short films.
The Pitch
In 2001 Joel co-wrote and has a small part in this comedy directed by Nash.
A young filmmaker pitches his latest masterpiece. Watch through the credits.(3 minutes)
The Spider (2007)
Written and Directed by Nash Edgerton and featuring Joel Edgerton as a paramedic.
Consummate joker Jack plays a prank on his girlfriend Jill that goes too far. But like mum said, “It’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye.” (7 minutes)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbgeDnWcSnU
The List (2008)
In the same year as they made The Square, Joel wrote and directed a crime short.
After making wrong choices, Dale has found himself on a dark path: one of violence and crime. Earmarked to commit a murder, he is already dispassionate to his cause… but a collision with his romantic past sparks a deeper questioning. (25 minutes)
Monkeys (2011)
Joel wrote and directed, preparing for his leap to the feature The Gift.
Friendship is tested when a guy realizes his mate has gone and copied his haircut. Will he confront his true emotions? (7 minutes)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esK1bCkRZnc
The Mysterious Explorations of Jasper Morello (2005)
Joel Edgerton does a masterful job narrating this Academy Award nominated animated fantasy.
Styled after mid-Victorian England with Steampunk style iron dirigibles and steam powered computers, where giant mechanical airships are the main mode of transport. (26 minutes)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vORsKyopHyM
60 Minutes did a segment on these “Brothers in Arms” in 2014.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtJJptdNQMc
Joel is interviewed about The Gift
You can follow @joeledgerton1.
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