The trailer for the independent sci-fi thriller, which pays tribute to women empowerment, has been released in anticipation of their private red carpet screening on Tuesday 27th at Ritz Cinemas, Randwick, with limited ticketing available.
BOX:METAPHOR is director Kevin Khachan’s third feature following his success within the European film market with the films Red Rabbit Lodge and Remnants.
BOX:METAPHOR follows a female protagonist (Prisoner 9173) who is trapped in an iron box, victimised and tortured for several years for a crime she did not commit. Through the narrow opening in the Box, we get a glimpse into an abstract dystopian world. A metaphor for societal constructs and preconceptions that bind us all.
The film is a cross between The Cube (1997) and Escape from Alcatraz (1979).
Box: Metaphor is set in a dystopian world, having a similar aesthetic to The Hunger Games franchise. The stunning cinematography by Jason Von Drayco is accompanied by a mesmerising score that enhances the viewer experience.
BOX:METAPHOR stars one of the former E Street regulars Lorry D’Ercole, who is now turning to the silver screen. The film is led and co-produced by Kasia Stelmach who can be seen in The Great Gatsby and most recently Ten Pound Poms.
BOX: METAPHOR Red Carpet Screening is on Tuesday, 27th June. 5:30 pm red carpet arrivals for a 6:30 pm program commence.
Purchase tickets here: https://www.ritzcinemas.com.au/events/box-metaphor-world-premiere-q-and-a-screening
BIOS – Key Team
KEVIN KHACHAN
(Director, Writer, Executive Producer)
Kevin Khachan is one of the most ambitious and visually distinctive filmmakers to emerge from Australia in the past 40 years. A highly creative and award-winning director Kevin has often been described as a young Dario Argento.
Kevin Khachan was born in Sydney, Australia and was quickly drawn to the art of Cinema. Khachan studied film at SAE Film School, then later achieved a Masters Degree in film production from Sydney University. Kevin is currently completing a thesis on Frankenmedia: “Frankenstein and the Multimodality of the Slasher”.
He attracted international attention with his very first feature, Red Rabbit Lodge. Kevin travelled to Prague, Czech Republic to shoot his second feature film, one that he wrote and directed, Remnants. Winning awards in over 28 film festivals, including Best Foreign Film and Best Director.
In addition to this, he has written and directed BOX: METAPHOR (2023). His upcoming projects include Australian independent feature films Rocky Road and I AM P.A.M.
JASON VON DRAYCO
(Cinematographer & Producer)
Jason Von Drayco is a multi-award-winning cinematographer was born in Australia in 1985. After completing his studies at the International Film School of Sydney he embarked on an incredibly successful music video career. Shooting some of Australia’s leading indie bands, which include the likes of Rufus Du Sol, Kingswood, and Art vs. Science to name a few. Jason naturally progressed to feature films, and after teaming up with director Kevin Khachan, Jason joined in collaboration to shoot Red Rabbit Lodge, Remnants (which he won Best Cinematographer at film festivals) and his latest project BOX: METAPHOR.
Jason will also be working alongside Kevin Khachan for the upcoming independent feature films Rocky Road and I AM P.A.M.
KASIA STELMACH
(Lead & Co-producer)
Kasia Stelmach is an Australian actress and producer born to Polish parents. With a passion for artistic expression, Kasia studied Art and Business at Monash University before being discovered by Baz Luhrmann in the streets of Sydney for a role in The Great Gatsby. Since then, she has appeared in numerous Australian television series and made appearances in notable blockbuster films such as Hacksaw Ridge. Kasia’s upcoming releases include BOX: METAPHOR.
