Montserrat (2026)
Director: James Cunningham
Cast: Wilson Bazurto
James Cunningham’s short film *MONTSERRAT* crafts a deeply personal and meditative look at what it means to be an immigrant in Australia, told through the quiet rhythm of a lone tradesman’s life. Anchored by a nuanced performance from actor and model Wilson Bazurto, the story unfolds the subdued world of Montserrat—a young man caught in a loop of routine and isolation. Clad in his signature bright yellow or orange hi-vis workwear that feels more like armor than clothing, his days blur together as he moves through simple, repetitive tasks inside his nearly empty home. Through an observant lens, the film offers a rare, intimate window into the life of someone society hardly notices.
More About This Film
Montserrat is a 2026-listed Australian independent short centered on the immigrant experience. The film follows a lonely tradesman whose everyday life becomes a window into isolation, displacement, and the emotional complications of building a new life in Australia.
Wilson Bazurto leads the film, giving the story a quiet character-driven perspective rather than a conventional plot-heavy structure. The production presents migration through an intimate personal portrait and the details of ordinary working life.
- James Cunningham directed the film.
- Wilson Bazurto stars as the central tradesman.
- The project was produced by Presidential Productions.
- Montserrat received a Silver Award for Best Independent Short Film at the Florence Film Awards in 2026.
- The production was originally completed as a 2025 short and carried into the 2026 release and festival cycle.