Michael Spiccia transitioned from a sought-after music video director in Australia to an acclaimed short film-maker.

Perth

"I’d make a point of having lunch at Il Lido — probably staying there until dinner as well. That’s my favorite! The ideal spot to be privy to some of the best sunsets the world has to offer."

Il Lido

"My brother introduced me to this place called Little Donkey Corner in Tuart Hill — it’s really off the beaten track and it draws a very interesting crowd. The quality of coffee and breakfast caught me by complete surprise."

Little Donkey Corner

"A place that I remember frequently going to is Mojo's in North Fremantle. I've seen a lot of great acts there, and a lot of great gigs. I vividly remember, years ago, I was lucky enough to see one of my favorite bands, Beach House, when they were first starting out, at Mojo's."

Mojo's Bar

"From a film perspective, Luna Leederville is a cinema that really touches a special place in me and is still going strong. It's a cinema complex that brings a lot of the more interesting films to the city."

Luna Leederville

"One of Perth’s best features is its glorious coastline. I feel a real sense of expansion and creative flow when I'm in places like Cottesloe, being at the forefront of the ocean there. I was lucky to share this amazing place in Cottesloe with a close friend for three months. It was a deeply nostalgic time and really cathartic for me. So much so that I ended up buying a place in Cottesloe recently."

Cottesloe