Marcus McKenzie

Marcus McKenzie is a filmmaker, educator and digital storyteller living in Adelaide, South Australia. Marcus has written and directed internationally acclaimed films, produced award-winning television commercials and social media campaigns and led inclusive screen programs for neurodivergent and learning-disabled artists. Passionate about inclusive, authentic storytelling, Marcus creates content that connects audiences, empowers communities, and celebrates underrepresented voices through screen, social media, and strategy.

Works

Wastelander Panda: Exile

Banished to the Wasteland, anthropomorphic panda Isaac sets out to find a young girl and reinstate his family into the Tribe of Legion in this feature-length version of the Australian web series.

Release Date2014-09-22

DepartmentCrew

JobCreator

Charactersd Arcayus

Throwback

A woman reflects on her past while coming to terms with her life through the reflection of her younger self.

Release Date2026-07-14

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Stomp

After numerous attempts at trying to capture the perfect shot of a monster destroying a city, an exasperated director finds his production falling into disarray. When a noisy janitor with his own agenda interrupts the shoot, what seems like innocent interruption turns out to be a not-so-subtle desire for revenge.

Release Date2022-07-10

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Ten Gallon

Reclusive model-maker Oskar finds unexpected connection with his neighbour Elka. As Elka's troubled life intrudes on his safe, miniature world, Oskar must summon the courage to step beyond his door and into reality.

Release Date2024-01-01

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Swell

Struggling with anxiety and depression, high school student April, with the guidance of her grandfather, begins a journey to understand her mental health and reconnect with her emotionally distant mother.

Release Date2023-01-01

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Crew Cut

A low-level criminal trying to go straight takes his replacement, the boss's son, into the Australian Outback on one last job to collect four cases of cash.

Release Date2016-05-14

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Wastelander Panda: Exile

Wastelander Panda: Exile

Banished to the Wasteland, Isaac sets out to find a young girl and reinstate his family into the Tribe of Legion.

Release Date2014-09-20

DepartmentCreator

JobCreator

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Last Meal

This documentary hybrid interrogates capital punishment through death row inmates’ final meal requests. Through mesmerising cinematography, food becomes a larger than life symbol to explore the life and crimes of incarcerated individuals sentenced to death. This captivating film unveils the neglected truths of execution and legal justice.

Release Date2020-10-19

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

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Set Etiquette and Safety

Dave learns there are a few key things that you need to be aware of when on a film set. A peak behind the scenes at the uniqueness of the screen industry as a workplace, Set Etiquette outlines a few of the do’s and don’ts.

Release Date2024-12-31

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Please Like and Survive

Short film made in collaboration with Bus Stop Films participants.

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector