This started out great, for at least the first 30-40 min - a great unknown world to most of us about podcasting and unsolved mysteries. Etc.
The idea of people calling in and talking about a black mystery brick that could be alien with powers is a great high concept. Unfortunately, the film struggles to outlay a clear story and real theme instead it jumps around with the editing and doesn't stay on track.
It could have really helped to show more of the core subject and delve deeper into the mystery and visualize that.
This had the potential to be something really great that could even compete with American films.
Lilly Sullivan is FANTASTIC in the role of podcaster, and she really sells it.
The film is shot fantastically, and the music is great as well as the look of the film.
The other characters (voices) due to low budget are somewhat good - but after a while NOT seeing them becomes annoying and frustrating.
Some of the special effects are great and the locations too.
Better story development and character development would have given this film so much more.
By the time you get to the end - with a. Really cool revelation - It feels too late and is lost.
To the Director remember that every scene should move the story forward, sometimes too much focus on reminding the audience of the past conversations becomes stale and repetitive.
The back-story should have been so much more compelling and emotive, but something was missing.
Overall, well done for an Aussie film.