Two political speechwriters struggle to spin the antics of an unlikely leader.

In Dan Binns's most ambitious work to date, elements of The West Wing, The Hollowmen and Wag the Dog combine in a uniquely Australian story about the halls of power in Canberra's Parliament House.

Written and Directed by .............. DAN BINNS

Director Of Photography ............ MATTHEW RYAN

First Assistant Director ............. JOSH LUNDBERG

Sound Engineer .......................... PIOTR WASILEWSKI

Who is "X"? All will be revealed in Checkmate.

Jack, Brad, X, Derek. An enigmatic cast of characters and a chase from an office block to a confrontation on a cliff-face. The backstory to Final Option is revealed in Check, a short and frantic thrill ride from the opening shots in Brad's office to the final showdown at the oval.

A short chase sequence shot over the course of about 45 minutes on a lazy Sunday afternoon. A great location, a top cast and crew and perfect late afternoon lighting made this a breeze.

A long time ago, Jon Hillier had a life. That life was taken from him. And now he can't remember a thing. All he has is a photo of a girl who seems oddly familiar.

Who is Jon? Why is he here? Where did he come from? What did he do?

The debut from Sydney filmmaker Dan Binns, featuring a showcase of young Australian talent, 'Jon's Story' follows Jon as he struggles to survive on the streets of Melbourne, and to uncover his mysterious past.