In 2022 as part of my studies at university for the Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology), I was tasked with writing a first-person narrative, set in a critical moment in history – a fictional prose story through the eyes of a witnessing character. I chose a section from my feature […]

Pre-production poster concept design from photos taken during location scouting for our short film “Grey Days”. Marcus Grey has inherited the family farm when he loses his wife. Unable to properly grieve, he disconnects himself from the world that he has known for so long and slumps into the tight grip of alcoholic oblivion. Grey […]

48 Hour Film Project, Melbourne Australia, Awards Night Intro, featuring Tommy Blum – Festival Curator! How hectic is 48 in Melbourne??? THIS HECTIC!! It started in Washington DC, but has travelled over the globe! The biggest short film competition of all! SOOO MANY PRIZES, SO MANY CELEB JUDGES! WANT TO GET NOTICED? THIS IS ONE […]

Sprocket’s TVC opening sequence for the the televised showing of films for the 48HR Film Project on the Aurora Channel (2011) Motion graphics and editing by Lukas Strautins (Sprocket). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmzqBLLwG2o

DKTV WOBBLE 2009 Episode present “BACK TO SCHOOL” at Night Owl, Melbourne City. A night of old skool beats and DJ’s from days gone… Motion graphics and editing by Sprocket. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdyoWDlOUpE

OUR FEATURE PRESENTATION remade with After Effects and the newer version of the song ‘Funky Fanfare’. Added extra filters for the 16mm look.

Look Back In Anger teaser for Placenta Theatre performance. August 12th-29th, 2009. No Vancancy Gallery, QV Building, Melbourne, Australia. Directed by Jude Hansen and starring DKTV’s own Nathaniel Kelly.

Genre: Comedy/Short Cast: Lukas Strautins, Anna Bonetti Director: Demian Myers Co-Director: Lukas Strautins Director of Photography: Clare Power Screenwriter: Demian Myers Producer: Lynnette Lai Tired of a life scaring people, Monster decides to search for that one true friend he’s wanted all along. Setting out on his quest, he goes to the greatest of lengths […]

Sprocket worked on a web campaign for Novotel Hotel, Melbourne (Collins Street), showcasing what the Heart of Melbourne means to the wonderful staff at Novotel Melbourne on Collins. Genre: Corporate (2008) Director: Lukas Strautins Producer: Lynnette Lai Director of Photography: Michael L Scott Editor/Composer: Lukas Strautins Runtime: 2:15 mins

Grey Days Trailer #1 Grey Days Trailer #2 Title: Grey Days Genre: Drama Year: 2009 (filmed ’07) Cast: Lukas Strautins, Tracy Downs, Michael Barrack Director: Julian V Costanzo Director of Photography: Michael L Scott Screenwriter: Lukas Strautins, Reneka Hart, Lynnette Lai Producer: Lynnette Lai Composer: Klas Ehnemark Runtime: 13 min SYNOPSIS: Marcus Grey has inherited […]