Filmed over the Australian summer break—between the end of high school and the start of a new year—EIGHTEEN acts as a time capsule, documenting various eighteen-year-olds and high school graduates at this specific moment in their lives. Commissioned by Trust and directed by Lucy Knox, the film blends striking visuals and personal reflections to capture the collective hopes, dreams, and fears of a generation stepping into adulthood.

Set against the backdrop of an increasingly complex world— where the pressures of social media, climate change, and an uncertain future loom large—EIGHTEEN provides both a snapshot of cultural history and a glimpse into the personal and shared struggles inherent when coming of age in a world of unknowns.