Button Pusher

Directed by Miski Omar
Australia
2024
11 mins
Trust, love, friendship, betrayal and air conditioning are scrutinised in this triumphant film set in an African hair salon.

Special Guests

Miski Omar
Director, Screenwriter

Miski (she/her) is a Somali-Australian speech pathologist and storyteller from Western Sydney. In 2024, she wrote and directed "Westerners" for ABC's Fresh Blood. Her films have screened at SXSW, ACMI, the Sydney Opera House, and the African Film Festival.

  • Year
    2024
  • Classification
    Unclassified 18+
  • Country
    Australia
  • Language
    In English
  • Director
    Miski Omar
  • Producer
    Faraz Anarwala, Eric Zac Perry, Arundati Thandur
  • Cast
    Bolude Watson, Edyll Ismail
  • Screenwriter
    Miski Omar
  • Cinematographer
    Lucca Barone-Peters
  • Editor
    Bernice Jiang
  • Genre
  • Company Credits
    Festival Contact: Eric Zac Perry
  • Official Website
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