The Undesirables cast and crew.

Writer and director Luke Agius and team have wrapped production on their heartfelt coming-of-age comedy drama, The Undesirables, and have recently released a first-look video to go along with it.

The film is set against the backdrop of the vibrant underground Western Sydney music scene, shooting on location at both Blacktown’s SWR 99.9 FM radio station and Penrith’s Elton Chong.

Starring Alexander Grant (Dive Club) and TikTok creator Molly McCrann (@Moldogaa), The Undesirables follows Ashton (Grant), who learns of the imminent global tour of his rockstar girlfriend, Casey (Georgie Cufone) and must convince her to stay or else risk losing her forever. As the night unfolds, Ashton, with the help of his best friend, Leah (Molly McCrann), grapples with themes of love, life, change, and self-discovery in your twenties.

“I’ve worked in radio for over seven years and I can definitely say the best conversations always happen off air,” says Luke.

“The Undesirables is inspired by a vulnerable time in my life where I only knew two things: heartbreak and radio, and for the past five years The Undesirables has been an emotional and creative outlet for me to express that.”

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The film also boasts an exciting and diverse supporting cast including Elle Dawe (Housos), Sandy Sharma (Heartbreak High), Angharad Yeo (Good Game: Spawn Point), Tommy Ropati (Prosper), Georgie Cufone (Dead Girl Boogey), rising star Joshua Shediak and more. Luke is also joined by co-writer and co-producer Matthew C. Vella, and co-producer, Jodie Feeney.

The Undesirables recently launched a crowdfunding campaign mid-production to assist with post-production funds, and recently released a first-look video to go along with it.

Those who want to help the film complete post-production can donating here.

You can follow The Undesirables on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

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