TIDAL

From the depths of hidden and confessed heartache, this queer slice-of-life film explores the ripple effects of different forms of love and grief. A sapphic romantic comedy drama feature film from Australia. Currently in post-production. Coming 2027!

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Tidal on film, shot from the Directors’ perspectives. By Demelza Lacaze & Léonore Lacaze (NikonF80 + Porta800)

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OCTOBER B&W BARS & BABES & BEACHES & POOLS & FRIENDS & FAMILY & FILM Photos by Demelza Lacaze (ilforddelta400 on 400tmax + nikonf80 on pentaxespio115)

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November, 2024: We may have a microbudget, but the major vibes on set make every struggle worth it by tenfold. It’s an environment rich in soul and love — and that’s priceless.

Photos by Nikola Mateja

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October, 2024: Honoured to be working alongside such a passionate and creative crew throughout this process. A glimpse of some of the core people making this film possible so far, pictured here from our second week of shooting.

Photos by Nikola Mateja

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October, 2024: Seven days into filming. Photos by Indi Lee

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July 2024: first table read for Tidal. Not everyone is accounted for here, but this was still the most cast members we have ever had in one place so far and our first time hearing most of the script aloud in voices other than our own, which was a surreal process.

The first threads of this story originated in 2019, as an act of escapism from the extreme cold of a northern hemisphere winter. We immersed ourselves building the details of a fictional surfer’s life and her unlikely circle of companions, set along the west coast during summer.

Fast forward to 2023, with our perspectives endowed with a handful of more heartbreaks, mid-20s angst, and several initiations into adulthood through life-changing milestones… the story grew with us, and these characters became cathartic channels to process these experiences.

Now, in 2024 these characters not only have names and personality traits, but faces, voices, and heartbeats. The universe we began building with has a title, and Tidal is our combined effort to share this world of loves and losses with you. Thank you for helping us bring this story to life, from ink to action.

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🏳️‍🌈 NEW INDIE SAPPHIC ROMCOM COMING 2027 🎬

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For those of us who grew up alongside classic 2000s romcoms but never fully saw ourselves in the characters on screen, or perhaps not understand how the love story between best friends didn’t get the treatment it deserved — this story is for you. TIDAL From the depths of hidden and confessed heartache, this queer slice-of-life film explores the ripple effects of different forms of love and grief. 🏳️‍🌈 QUEER ROMCOM COMING 2027 🎬

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Julia Thompson is Hayden Brock Feet on a surfboard, head in the clouds. TIDAL From the depths of hidden and confessed heartache, this queer slice-of-life film explores the ripple effects of different forms of love and grief. 🏳️‍🌈 QUEER ROMCOM COMING 2027 🎬

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Courtney Henri is Eve Carson Out of office, out of your league. TIDAL From the depths of hidden and confessed heartache, this queer slice-of-life film explores the ripple effects of different forms of love and grief. 🏳️‍🌈 QUEER ROMCOM COMING 2027 🎬

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Cezera Critti-Schnaars is Violet Berenger There's no prescription for getting over your ex. TIDAL From the depths of hidden and confessed heartache, this queer slice-of-life film explores the ripple effects of different forms of love and grief. 🏳️‍🌈 QUEER ROMCOM COMING 2027 🎬

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Angelica Blazeska is JJ Campbell The best mistake you'll make (just ask her ex). TIDAL From the depths of hidden and confessed heartache, this queer slice-of-life film explores the ripple effects of different forms of love and grief. 🏳️‍🌈 QUEER ROMCOM COMING 2027 🎬

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Courtney Henri and Julia Thompson during a screen test for Tidal (2027)

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One bad night and a risky text is all it takes to end up rostered for overnight shifts alongside an apologetic ex and the silent treatment — or maybe that’s just JJ and Violet. After 10 years of being inseparable sweethearts, someone has some explaining to do…

🏳️‍🌈 HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! 🏳️‍🌈

Whether you’re queer, questioning, or an ally, we celebrate the many forms love can be let in (or let go) — the heart wants what it wants.

🌈 Officially in our second month of crowdfunding! To directly support queer cinema and inclusive storytelling, CLICK HERE.

100% of funds raised support emerging artists, no processing fees subtracted. As always, by sharing the link + interacting with posts about this project you are also helping it grow.

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An ex-surfer, entrepreneur, non-practising doctor, and a club bouncer walk into a bar; two leave together, two can’t stand each other, and two are in-love but no one knows — not even them. Who will find out what their heart wants first?

Our first Crowdfunder for this independent sapphic romcom's development is now live! Indie filmmaking takes a community to thrive, which is why we need your help. If you have the capacity to donate any spare $, all funds raised directly helps bring this special project to life. Every dollar directly improves the production of this film and supports our brilliant assembly of queer creatives.

Bonus: donations over $2 are tax-deductible!

💌 CLICK HERE to learn more

The team behind this project is super small and are incredibly thankful to receive any amount — your generosity improves the capacity for inclusive stories to be associated with desirable and triumphant outcomes rather than misfortune or tragedy. If you cannot currently afford to donate, sharing the link + posts about this project is also a huge help! Find us across socials @tidalfilmau