Hosted by Samuel Gabrielassie. Features VIP speeches and award ceremony. Bazigaga drama Dir. Jo Ingabire Moys France 26:44 It’s 1994, Rwanda. As the civil war rages, Bazigaga takes in a father and daughter hunted by the militia. Heart Throb drama Dir. Greta Nash Australia 14:55 Eighteen year old Gray is in love with his best […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
A selection of short films by local and international filmmakers. Chip Packet Day comedy Dir. Oscar Axel Thorborg Australia 3:08 A young woman seeks refuge in the comfort of a chip packet when her partner arrives home with a barrage of social obligations. Chip Packet Day is a film about the day we all sorely […]
A selection of short films from local and international filmmakers 2 OR 3 Things I Don’t Know About Her drama Dir. Sabrina Idiri Chemloul France 22:00 Lila is an 18 year-old girl living in Brest, France. She recently decided to wear a veil, to the dismay of her family. After an argument with her boyfriend, […]
A selection of films directed by Australian female filmmakers followed by a q+a with the filmmakers. Laugh With Me drama Dir. Karen Liebau McPherson Australia 16:46 A recently divorced man’s longing for isolation is tested when he has to share his solitary life with a noisy kookaburra and his deceitful brother comes to visit. Morning […]
The Filmonik Kabaret at Kindred Studios is a yearly celebration of filmmaking, where creatives spontaneously produce short films over a 72-hour marathon, culminating in a screening at the Setting Sun Film Festival. It’s a non-competitive, collaborative event that thrives on chaos and creativity, offering participants the chance to dive into various roles and projects. With no pre-set teams […]
A selection of award winning Greek and Cypriot short films from the Athens Short Film Festival. Two of these films are finalists in our festival. Look At The Stars sci-fi Dir. Aris Kouvaras Greece 11:34 In the twilight of his life, an elderly man revisits a bittersweet memory and reshapes it in the way he […]
