A Message to the Author
“Do we control our own destiny?”
Synopsis
After a lonely 12 year old boy stumbles upon a book that gives him the power to control his life and make his miraculous wishes come to existence, he realises what is truly important about life and destiny.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Gold Coast Film Festival, Australia
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrey Goulter
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrey Goulter
- Original Score
- Thomas Balshaw
- Original Title
- A Message to the Author
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Budget
- $10K
- Production Studios
- Griffith Film School
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrey Goulter
Andrey Goulter
Thomas Balshaw
Owen Douglas
Thomas Smith
Lachlan Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Andrey Goulter
Director
Lachlan Scott
Producer
Owen Douglas
Director of Photography
Thomas Smith
Editor
Andrey Goulter
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Message to the Author.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Message to the Author
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Message to the Author about?
After a lonely 12 year old boy stumbles upon a book that gives him the power to control his life and make his miraculous wishes come to existence, he realises what is truly important about life and destiny.
Who directed A Message to the Author?
A Message to the Author was directed by Andrey Goulter.
Who stars in A Message to the Author?
The principal cast of A Message to the Author includes Jake Cockburn, John McNeill, Austin Wilson.
When was A Message to the Author released and how long is it?
A Message to the Author was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for A Message to the Author?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Message to the Author was composed by Thomas Balshaw.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Message to the Author?
A Message to the Author holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).