The Little Death

The Little Death is the feature length directorial debut from Australian actor, writer, and director Josh Lawson. It was screened at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival and has since picked up the “Narrative Spotlight” Audience Award at the 2015 SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas.

THE LITTLE DEATH, which marks the arrival of Australian writer-director Josh Lawson, is both an edgy sex comedy and a warm-hearted depiction of the secret lives of five suburban couples living in Sydney. Lawson’s searing and sometimes shocking screenplay weaves together a story that explores a range of sexual fetishes and the repercussions that come with sharing them.

The film stars newcomers Damon Herriman, Alan Dukes, Kate Mulvany, and Lisa McCune. When asked about his casting choices, Lawson said “The casting process was a difficult one because I really wanted the audience to be able to relate to the characters – as if Paul was either you or your husband or the guy next door – not me. For this reason I felt it was important to cast unknowns or actors who could transform themselves. We searched high and low for the right cast who could pull of the long and often intense dialogue driven scenes, and we couldn’t have done it without the help of Nikki Barrett – Casting Agent.”

The Little Death is rated 18A.