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Unboxed

Unboxed

2019
Documentary
41 min NR Australia
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Filmmaker Sam Matthews sets out to meet other gender-diverse Australian artists, challenging each of them to create a new artwork based on the theme "Unboxed".

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Sam Matthews

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

thoughtful inspiring diverse authentic earnest artistic personal reflective important understated engaging resonant

Reviews

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Chloe Davies
Apr 6, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Unboxed' offers a gentle and introspective look into the creative lives of several Australian gender-diverse artists. Filmmaker Sam Matthews’ project, centred around the 'Unboxed' theme, provides a loose structure for showcasing a range of artistic talent and personal…

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Jasper Reed
Apr 6, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A truly invigorating cinematic experience, 'Unboxed' shines a much needed light on the vibrant and diverse world of Australian gender-diverse artists. Sam Matthews' vision is clear and executed with remarkable sensitivity, guiding the audience through a series of…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 6, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Sam Matthews' 'Unboxed' is a commendable effort to bring the experiences of gender-diverse Australian artists to the fore. The film's central conceit – challenging artists to create work based on the theme 'Unboxed' – provides a compelling framework…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 6, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Unboxed' is a vital and timely piece of Australian cinema, offering a refreshing perspective on gender diversity in the arts. Filmmaker Sam Matthews orchestrates a series of fascinating encounters, each culminating in a unique artistic response to the…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 6, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Sam Matthews' 'Unboxed' presents a thoughtful, if sometimes understated, exploration of creativity and identity within the Australian artistic landscape. The film challenges its featured gender-diverse artists to interpret a singular theme, resulting in a varied collection of works…

FAQs

While the film engages with contemporary Australian artists and their work, its focus on the creative process and the overarching 'Unboxed' theme makes it broadly accessible. The documentary style and the personal interactions between filmmaker and artists should provide an inviting entry point for viewers who may not be deeply familiar with the specific art world. It aims to tell compelling human stories through artistic endeavour.