Short film program featuring local, emerging and international films
One Last Summer comedy
Dir. Xavier Lacaille
France 16:23
As the summer break comes to an end, Cédric, Romain and Carlos’ friendship gets rocky while playing what might be their last Warhammer game together.
Portrait Age drama
Dir. Grace Louey
United Kingdom 11:38
When teenager Siah decides to take a nude selfie, she feels both exhilarated and mature. But when she receives news that her photo has been shared, Siah’s sexual agency all but evaporates before her.
Home animation
Dir. Mark Bernard
Australia 4:00
We follow the story of a person born in Australia with Indian roots, navigating the challenges of fitting into a culturally intricate society.
Roses drama, queer
Dir. Coral Knights
United Kingdom 15:29
Rosa unexpectedly finds herself spending an evening out alone as her daughter throws an 18th birthday party in their house.
Terramuri experimental
Dir. Katrina Lolicato
Australia 2:04
This experimental short film utilises discarded original 16mm film stock from NASA’s Gemini 4 crewed spaceflight in 1965 and from a 1972 Melbourne University expedition across the widest points of the lands we now call Australia, along with 8mm film stock from my family’s personal archive.
Brothers drama
Dir. Monty Harper
Dir. Australia 9:30
Two best friends juggle responsibilities and put their relationship to the test after an incident occurs at a party. Filmed and set in the inner western suburbs of Melbourne.
Soles youth
Dir. Kalani Gacon
Australia 19:58
In the small Australian town of Katoomba, there is a myth that if you throw your shoes over the powerlines at the exact moment the train passes, a wish is granted that can bend time and space.
Cuppa Chai drama
Dir. Amit Kaur
United Kingdom 10:18
After the death of her Nani Ji, eighteen-year-old Mira arrives back in her hometown and is confronted by the fact that she knows very little about the woman who passed away.
