A diverse range of films showcasing the creativity and talents of Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand's up-and-coming student filmmakers.
100 mins / Unclassified
Restricted to persons 18 years and over
From animated and true stories to gut-wrenching drama and a giallo fantasy, this diverse range of films showcases the creativity and talents of Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand's up-and-coming student filmmakers.
Raspberry and Coke
When old family tensions suddenly resurface, a quietly resilient teenage girl is forced to weigh her own wellbeing against the reconciliation of her loved ones.
Director & Editor: Francesca Sewell / Writers: Francesca Sewell, Alice Toomer /Producer & DOP: Alice Toomer
Aotearoa/New Zealand / 2018 / 14 mins
Filch
A haphazard bank heist goes awry when the robbers get more than they bargained for.
Director: Rachel Fitzgerald / Writer: Ana Victoria Neves / Producer: Ben Harris
Australia / 2018 / 10 mins
184 Cups of Tea
A girl loses the support of her father over an older boyfriend, and feels the pressure of culture on an important life decision. As regular routine emphasises how isolating life has become, a cup of tea from mum becomes more than a source of comfort.
Director: Lauren Hunter
Australia / 2018 / 4 mins
Te Akau
A young girl being raised by her father alone in this beautiful country of New Zealand. She was born in Te Akau on the West Coast in 1978 but due to the death of her mother on the day of her birth her father moved them both to Auckland, New Zealand where she was raised by him alone. He was emotionally absent through her life due to his own grief so she became independently strong. A story about first love, loss, loneliness, and having to make a decision that could change her life forever.
Director & Writer: Eraina A McGrath / Producer: Hamish Gordon / DOP: Gabriela Mauri
Aotearoa/New Zealand / 2017 / 16 mins
Bodies
Bodies is a documentary about four women and their expression of their bodies through their chosen art forms. The film examines the connection between self-love and body image, posing the question, 'Can you love yourself if you don't love your body?' Through the exploration of challenging and often taboo topics such as sex, relationships, violence and abuse, the women discuss their experiences, challenges and the types of creative processes which they utilise to examine and work through their relationships with their bodies.
Director: Tegan Clancy / Writer: Kim Weiss / Producers: Tegan Clancy, Kim Weiss / DOP: Kim Weiss
Australia / 2018 / 8 mins
Moth
After discovering she is pregnant, a young, socially isolated woman attempts to seek help from her estranged father, instead finding herself introduced to his new partner.
Director, Writer & Producer: Hannah Aimer
Australia / 2019 / 10 mins
Seeing Red
A fantasy of violence, blood and lust. Roselyn reflects on a toxic relationship where she delves into the deepest and darkest of her sexual desires. As she is taken on this experiential, sensual journey, Roselyn becomes fully consumed by her twisted fantasies where she embodies the predator who must devour her prey.
Director & Writer: Sarah Jackson / Producers: Nicola Collett, Sean Abnett
Australia / 2019 / 4 mins
Losing Grip
Claudia is mesmerised by a dinosaur toy perched high inside a large claw machine. After quickly running out of money, her determined spirit finds other financial resources inside the arcade. How far will she go to finally have the dinosaur?
Director: Thalia Brunner / Writers: Thalia Brunner, Rachel Vella, Kieron Long
Australia / 2018 / 5 mins
Frightened Rabbit
A rape victim is traumatised by flashbacks, both real and fantasised, until an encounter with her attacker gives her the chance to confront her visions.
Director & Writer: Eloise Boutry / Producers: Juliette Beck, Sophie Hattch / Editor: Katherine Williamson
Australia / 2018 / 11 mins
Gertrude
Gertrude is a young girl who believes without a doubt that she is destined for greatness. What that greatness is though, she doesn’t quite know...yet. She has lots of talents but each thing is tarnished by the growing conflict between her parents. An unplanned pregnancy threatens to tear the family apart and to undo Gertrude’s unwavering positivity and belief in herself.
Director & Writer: Mieka Thorogood / Producer: Matthew Keen
Australia / 2018 / 10 mins