Soft Gaze
Synopsis
Lonely police officer Georgie becomes fascinated by a queer couple she observes at the beach, recognising their soft intimacy as something missing from her own emotionally arid heterosexual relationship. Time slows eerily and soothing touches and sounds grow sinister as her fixation becomes charged with hungry sensuality.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melissa Anastasi
- Screenplay & Story
- Melissa Anastasi, Aimée Tracton
- Original Score
- Freya Berkhout
- Original Title
- Soft Gaze
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melissa Anastasi
Melissa Anastasi, Aimée Tracton
Freya Berkhout
Jaclyn Paterson
Kelly Cameron, Bernadette Murray
Nick Garner, David Barker
Department Leadership Roster
Melissa Anastasi
Director
Melissa Anastasi
Writer
Aimée Tracton
Writer
Nick Garner
Producer
David Barker
Producer
Freya Berkhout
Original Music Composer
Jaclyn Paterson
Director of Photography
Kelly Cameron
Editor
Bernadette Murray
Editor
Laura Anna Lucas
Production Design
Aimée Tracton
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Soft Gaze.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Soft Gaze
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Soft Gaze about?
Lonely police officer Georgie becomes fascinated by a queer couple she observes at the beach, recognising their soft intimacy as something missing from her own emotionally arid heterosexual relationship. Time slows eerily and soothing touches and sounds grow sinister as her fixation becomes charged with hungry sensuality.
Who directed Soft Gaze?
Soft Gaze was directed by Melissa Anastasi.
Who stars in Soft Gaze?
The principal cast of Soft Gaze includes Jessica-Belle Keogh, Will McNeill, Mia Morrissey, Ariadne Sgouros.
When was Soft Gaze released and how long is it?
Soft Gaze was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Soft Gaze?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Soft Gaze was composed by Freya Berkhout.