About this Video
As the director and writer of Smoke & Mirrors, my overall aim was to create a contemporary mystery with elements of drama and realism. I have always been drawn to storylines revolving around stereotypical stock characters, each with their own quirks, unexpected betrayals, secrets, relatable friendships and jaw dropping plot-twists. From this, I was inspired to develop a narrative that would speak strongly to my own generation, while loosely incorporating personal stories and experiences within my own team members lives. This project is extremely personal as we have created a story and characters that are influenced by real life scenarios.
Creator
Bailey Harding
Creator
Hi, I’m Bailey Harding—a New Zealand screenwriter and director with a raft of story ideas that refuse to let me sleep.
Previously, in my life; my directorial debut, Smoke and Mirrors, won Best Overall Film at the New Zealand Youth Film Festival and Best International Episode at VYRE Network’s 3rd Annual Film Festival in 2022. Since then, I’ve written and directed the micro-short Heist for Dummies and contributed to the ongoing development of a FANTASY FEATURE adaptation for a major production company.
I'm building a career around fresh, character-driven stories with heart, humour and just enough danger to keep things interesting.