• Search Keywords

  • Year

  • Production Status

  • Genre

  • Co-production

  • SA Supported

  • Indigenous creative

  • Length

  • Technique

The Screen Guide

MIDAS is a retelling of the story of King Midas and the Golden Touch. It is told from the perspective of the narrator who was read the tale over and over again as a child. The film begins brightly but becomes darker as some of the narration's unspoken implications are revealed.

Powered by

Viewing Options

Choose a viewing option below

Crew

Director
Niki Bern
Writers
Justine Larbalestier
Producer
Isabel Perez
Dir. of Photography:
Murray Lui
Composer:
Katia Beaugeasis
Editor:
Bin Li
Production Designer:
Beth Garswood

Cast

Cast
Mike Miller - Hannah Colles - Jason Chatwin - Zoe Carides

Production Details

Production Company
Australian Film Television and Radio School
Australian Sales
Australian Film Television and Radio School
International Sales
Australian Film Television and Radio School

Awards & Festivals

  • Transmediale - International Media Art Festival Berlin
    (2000)
  • Poitiers International School Film Festival (Henri Langlois Recontres)
    (2000)
  • Chicago International Festival Of Childrens' Films
    (2000)
  • Palm Springs International Short Film Festival
    (1999)