A failed road trip to collect a rare Pokémon card forces two brothers to face childhood trauma, resentment, and the quiet fear of not becoming who they hoped to be.
The short film has been submitted to a few local festivals for consideration, to be released later in 2026. Enjoy the trailer below!
CHARACTERS
The Pavey brothers embark on a two-hour road trip from Melbourne to Ballarat in pursuit of a rare Golden Charizard card. For Will (35), an avid collector, the card represents the final piece needed to complete his long-running anniversary set — a goal charged with meaning beyond its monetary value.
Brayden (32), the younger brother, is anchored to adult responsibilities: a lease, a long-term relationship, and a small business he’s trying to sustain. While the search rekindles something that once brought the brothers closer, Brayden struggles to fully engage, caught between impatience and a genuine desire to support his brother as he navigates ongoing mental health challenges.
BRAYDEN PAVEY (WRITER/DIRECTOR)
This film is drawn from my real-life relationship with my older brother and the shared hobbies we’ve relied on to stay connected, particularly across interstate distance. Over time, I’ve tried to show up for him despite the limits of separation and communication.
The film explores complex sibling dynamics, masculine difficulty with emotional expression, and the way nostalgia can become a coping mechanism — a return to moments of innocence as a way of navigating adult realities.
At its core are two brothers with opposing personalities, shaped by the same upbringing but responding to it differently. Their bond is strong, yet strained, as closeness brings both comfort and emotional friction.
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This film was made by 4 people.
Writer/Director & Producer
The film was produced with an intentionally minimal crew, led by writer-director Brayden Pavey and producer Joanna Reilly, and completed on a micro-budget of $332. Over six script drafts, the pair developed the project before bringing on the two lead actors for a table read.
The film was shot primarily in Pavey and Reilly’s apartment, Pavey’s car, and across a single night at an Airbnb in Ballarat, where rural locations were carefully scouted to support the story’s tone and restraint. The production relied on practical, deliberate choices rather than scale, allowing the performances and environment to carry the film.
Reilly served as producer, script supervisor, location scout, and on-set logistics throughout the shoot. The film was made collaboratively by the couple, with a strong focus on intimacy, efficiency, and creative control. Pavey operated camera the whole way through and edited the film with colour correction, to author a tone in every stage of the process.
Lead Actors
Trae Robin (Will) and Angus Leighton (Brayden) were cast as the Pavey brothers, bringing contrasting yet complementary performances to the film.
Leighton was discovered after Pavey saw his one-man show Gus The Frog Spits Bars at Melbourne Fringe — an hour-long performance combining rap and dramatic monologues, delivered with total physical and emotional commitment. Impressed by his focus and precision as a performer, Pavey cast Leighton without audition. In the film, he portrays the younger brother, Brayden, navigating emotional disconnection and unresolved trauma.
Robin is a long-time collaborator of Pavey’s, consistently demonstrating strong leading-man presence and an ability to hold scenes with restraint and immediacy. He plays Will, the older brother, carrying the weight of ongoing mental health challenges. In addition to his performance, Robin composed the film’s original score, drawing on his natural guitar playing and instinct for cinematic composition.
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