‘Fight to Live’ directed by Tom Haramis about UFC bareknuckle boxing champion Bec Rawlings. Trigger warning: domestic violence Wild child, mother, abuse survivor, UFC contender, bare-knuckle boxing champion, Bec Rawlings is many things, but above all, she’s a fighter. Fight to Live is a gripping look at a young woman’s journey from victim to conqueror; […]
A selection of short films made by secondary students. 1 2 3 Red light, Green Light animation Dir. Liangyu Chen Taiwan 5:07 Grandpa Capybara travelled from South America to Taiwan in Asia. He likes the life of soaking in hot springs in the forest, and his grandchild Gogou likes Taiwanese food. I am in Charge […]
A selection of short films by secondary students Don't Burn the Toast animation Dir. Lucas A. Taylor Australia 4:04 In order to eat breakfast, a teenager must confront the absurd fantasies of the kitchen. Glow adventure Dir. Valentina Plisko Australia 3:33 We spend too many hours day after day in front of our screens, their […]
Short film program featuring local, emerging and international films Game Face drama Dir. Gillian Francesca Crosby Australia 9:32 Evie, a woman in her 30s, arrives at a confidence workshop for cancer patients feeling the opposite of confident. Hidden Hunger documentary Dir. Orit Novak Australia 17:30 As told through the eyes of affected East African communities, […]
Melbourne Premiere. Feature length documentary. Film introduced by a representative from the Renters and Housing Union Australia. A special forum about activist documentary making with the filmmakers to follow hosted by Keva York, a writer and film critic for ABC Online. Her work has also appeared in publications such as The Monthly, Senses of Cinema, […]
Short film program featuring local, emerging and international films Dash comedy Dir. William Qoro Australia 3:27 Set from the perspective of a car dashcam, a woman is driving home from work when she's flagged down by a suspicious stranger, shortly before things go terribly wrong. Olga's Eyes comedy Dir. Sarah Carlot Jaber Belgium 22:08 Olga, […]
Short film program featuring local, emerging and international films La Perra Dir. Carla Melo Gampert Australia Dir. 14.05 In Bogota, a bird-girl leaves behind the family home, her domineering mother and faithful dog to go and explore her sexuality. Goodbye, Spy drama Dir. Taylah Cate Australia 13:00 Two spies spend an emotional evening together before […]
Short film program featuring local, emerging and international films Becky romance Dir. Suzhen Williams Australia 6:59 Romance is never linear, relationships can change quickly and how we react to certain events could have a myriad of consequences... Exit drama Dir. Reza Abiyat Iran 4:00 This film confronts the dangerous intersection of religious fanaticism and life-threatening […]
A selection of local, emerging and international shortfilms. Animal Transport drama, fantasy Dir. Iván Bustinduy Argentina 18:43 A man gets a job in a company that transports animals. On his first trip, one of the cages doesn't seem to be carrying what it should. The mystery lurking in his truck pushes him to the limit […]
A selection of short films from local and international filmmakers. Drive, Bye coming of age Dir. Amber Smith Australia 19:04 A short film following Alex, who, whilst grieving the loss of his father, finds escape in the company of his best friend, Chev. Barzakh drama Dir. Kristof Sagna France 27:00 Adnan, a 16-year-old Syrian who […]
