The One Who Knows Animation, Lithuania 12:00 Dir. Eglė Davidavičė Anxious teenager Ūla is taken on an unexpected adventure during her swimming practise, through which she grows-up and learns to see her body anew. Old Dogs Documentary, Australia 5:38 Dir. Will Brien When the Western Bulldogs qualified for the AFL Grand Final in 2016, the […]
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Celebration of First Nations musicians. Shortfilm and feature length doco. Followed by filmmaker Q and A. ijuswannadance Music Australia 3:00 Dir. Lou Quill ijuswannadance is a bold, visual music video for First Nations Indigenous Hip Hop Artist Denzel Kennedy. Filmed in a studio in Sydney, Australia with a swag of playful in camera moments & […]
Secondary A Mother’s Instinct Horror Australia 8:54 Dir. Makayla Jane Doyle Layla finds her world shattering upon hearing news of the release of her abusive ex-partner. She barricades inside her home to protect herself and her unborn child from his wrath. With a storm raging outside, is it just the wind rattling the windows, or […]
The Rouge is Australia's oldest female filmmaker program. A selection of films directed Australian female filmmakers. Presented in partnership with Women in Film and TV (Vic) who will host a `meet the filmmaker session' after the screening. Get Home Safe Thriller, 7:42 Dir. January Jones Jane walks home alone at night. As the journey progresses […]
A Passage to Home Doco, Australia, 7:00 Dir. Aaron Cilmi ‘A Passage to Home’ is a personal documentary exploring the journey of two Greek migrants who fled their home to begin a new life in Australia. This film captures the life they left behind in Greece, their difficult trip by boat and their first impressions […]
Serenity Australia, Comedy, 6:21 Dir. Luke Robson What would you ask for if a genie granted you three wishes? The only limitation being your imagination. When two mates are presented with this opportunity, their decision may surprise you. Timeless Beauties Australia, Suspense, 10:00 Dir. Philip Gene Lemon A man reminisces about childhood times with a […]
Debut Drama, Australia,20:00 Dir. Peta Hitchens They’re the new recruits. Three apprentices embarking on their first year as jockeys in one of the most dangerous sports in the world. Each month they’ll train together at jockey school residentials. Gîtar Drama, Australia, 11:22 Dir. Jack Rintoul On Manus Island, asylum seekers are imprisoned by the Australian […]
Extra Time - The Melbourne's Happiest Tram Driver Australia 5:35 Dir. Ivan Chiou Doco Extra Time is an inspiring documentary that follows the transformative journey of Bruce, Melbourne’s happiest tram driver, as he navigates life’s unexpected turns and emerges as a chance of pursuing his dream in childhood. Wake Drama, Australia, 9:10 Dir. Luca Ferraiuolo […]
Kar Drama, Australia, 11:06 Dir. Nick Allen Kar is a dark comedy that follows a filmmaker who wants to make a road movie about ‘fragile masculinity’ that announces him as an Australian auteur. Only problem is: he’s self-funding a short film. This acidic and self-reflexive film is built on existential angst and meta-movie hijinks. Once […]
Through The Vale, Drama, Australia,9:20 Dir. Sean Phillips Deep within the rolling hills of rural Victoria, three siblings learn to cope with their new found autonomy after the tragic death of their parents. What's It Going to Be? Drama, Australia, 11:50 Dir. Emily Quattrocchi Jack’s been paralysed, physically and as a result mentally. Whilst he’s […]
Fig Wasps Drama, Australia, 5:37 Dir. Hammond Phillips, Chaase Nigel-Brownlee Fig Wasps is a coming-of-age film that follows Lola throughout the year leading up to her 21st birthday. The film encapsulates all the significant moments in her life that come with growing up, segmented by the changing seasons. The Clever Mouse Australia, Animation, 5:06 Dir. […]
Different Things Drama, Australia, 7:58 Dir. Murray Enders After a chance encounter on a dating app, two emotionally guarded thirty-somethings navigate a night of awkward connections, unresolved grief, and unexpected moments of intimacy, only to discover that sometimes, the right person comes along at the wrong time. Boxes Drama, Australia, 12:20 Dir. Karen Liebau McPherson […]
Enjoy a series of award winning short films from the Athens Short Film Festival, Psarokokalo. Presented in partnership with the Greek Centre of Melbourne. Kappa Dark Comedy, Greece 15:04 Dir. Damianos Chrysochoidis In the fake world of stardom, actor 'Kappa' portrays a loving person and father figure when he plays the starring role in a lighthearted […]
