BACKFOOT

Backfoot is an Australian drama centered on a seventeen-year-old orphan with a natural talent for basketball. The story follows his internal struggle as he weighs the pursuit of his professional goals against the possibility of reconciling with his estranged sister to heal his broken family.

Written and directed by Damian Hempstead, who also stars as Jay, the film was produced by Anna Hempstead through Damo & Tim Productions. The supporting cast includes CJ. Bloomfield as Zion, Bella Green as Hazel, and Alison Chambers as Nan. This short film has a runtime of 19 minutes and was released on June 11, 2026.