Phillip Donnellon was born in Melbourne, Australia, where he studied at RMIT and was mentored by Richard Franklin and Jan Sardi. His short films have gained international recognition, screening at over 100 festivals, including Cannes. His work explores the beauty in bleak situations and gives a voice to the voiceless. Since moving to Germany in 2012, he has continued to create timeless, poignant stories that speak from the heart.