by FIlmInk Staff
Now streaming on Relay
Reach for the stars, you can always land on your futon.
Written & Directed by Xavier Coy
Cast: Xavier Coy, David Woodland, Michael Arvithis, Bernice Lethlean, Matilda Coy, Alexandra Reynolds, Emelia Griggs & Mary Jane Coy
Genre: Mockumentary, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Determined to find a way to make a million dollars this year, battler Tim Smith has his life flipped overnight by a devastating diagnosis, sending him on a chaotic, darkly comic race against time to chase love, meaning and the loose ends he never thought he’d face.
Unremarkable follows the life of Tim Smith who is, by every metric, an unremarkable man — until his life becomes a movie. When his old mate Danny gets fired from Hoyts, he decides to chase his dream by filming Tim’s wildly ambitious quest to make a million bucks in a single year, joined by his chaotic sidekick Christo. But the plan takes a brutal turn when Tim’s lingering health issues are diagnosed as a terminal brain tumour.
Refusing to go quietly, Tim tackles his remaining time with unstoppable optimism, turning life into an adventure of pure, ridiculous joy: backyard MMA, pole dancing, science experiments, theatre — anything is possible. As the camera rolls, moments of clarity cut through the chaos, pushing Tim to confront past wounds, make peace with the person who hurt him most, and finally follow his heart. As friends gather for one last celebration, Tim discovers a deeper truth — he’s lived fully, loved bravely, and he’s going to be okay when it all ends.
“What begins as a zany mockumentary evolves into a deeply human story about unfinished business, reconciliation and following your heart when time is running out. I saw an opportunity to, by the final act, deliver a huge gut punch that isn’t traditionally done in mockumentary. It’s funny, raw and life-affirming.” – Xavier Coy
About The Filmmaker
About the Filmmaker
Xavier Coy is an award winning writer, director and performer whose work spans theatre, television and film. Known for his bold comedic voice and emotionally honest storytelling, Unremarkable marks his debut feature film.
Writer & Director Statement
I grew up on the great Aussie comedies from Frontline to The Castle to Kath & Kim. It’s been a long-held mission to make one of my own that is authentically Australian, in our voice, and made for us. Aussies love comedies and in all my work I’ve employed comedy with a darkness to it. Unremarkable is no different.
Blazing Battle Productions
Formed in 2023, Blazing Battle Productions is committed to bringing audiences cross genre Aussie films with a comedic centre.
