Elagabalus

Burdened by a prophecy that dooms them to a violent death, Elagabalus, a genderqueer Roman Emperor, embraces excess. Much to the dismay of their controlling mother, Elagabalus is enamoured by a dashing charioteer. But as Elagabalus’ habits grow increasingly sadistic, mother and lover must band together to fulfil destiny.

Director Biography - Xanthe Dobbie

Xanthe Dobbie is an Australian new media artist and filmmaker. Working across on- and offline modes of making, their practice aims to capture the experience of post-internet contemporaneity as reflected through feminism, art history, iconography, sex and queer culture. Holding a BA (Honours) in Fine Art from RMIT University, Dobbie has recently completed a Masters of Arts Screen (Editing) at AFTRS where they directed and edited their debut narrative work ELAGABALUS. Xanthe’s work, which spans film, digital art, and interactive installation, has been exhibited extensively locally and internationally in Thailand, Germany, UK and USA.