Official Flickerfest 2014 Launch
Celebrating its 23rd year, Australia’s leading and most respected short film festival, FLiCKERFEST kicked off tonight in style!
Once again the official media launch took place at the beautiful and incomparable Icebergs Bar and Dining Room in Bondi beach and, once again, the atmosphere was electric! Celebrities, industry VIP’s and film aficionados alike flocked to the iconic setting to enjoy and truly fabulous night of entertainment that included the official FLiCKERFEST 2014 trailer and also a wonderfully powerful short film titled Vote Yes that has been preselected for the 2014 program.
FLiCKERFEST is second to none on the Australian short film festival circuit with loyal patrons of the event continuing to support the much loved and respected fixture on Sydney’s summer calendar. A selection of the festival’s fans who made it along to the launch included, Miranda Tapsell, Shari Sebbens, Alyssa McClelland, Rob Carlton, Mirrah Foulkes, Rachel Coopes, Gregor Jordan and Sarah Wilson to name a few. Summer was in the air as guests took in the wonderful views of Bondi whilst enjoying Crystal Head Vodka cocktails, Little Creatures ale and cider, Rosnay Organic Wines, Phoenix Organic Juices and Charlie’s Water.
Guests were treated to the unveiling of the world premiere of short film ‘Vote Yes’, written and directed by Nick Waterman and produced by Melissa Beauford. The film is set in 1967 during Australia’s referendum on Aboriginal rights and stars Mirrah Foulkes and Miranda Tapsell as two women unite as a family come to terms with the prospect of change. A wonderfully powerful, moving and surprisingly uplifting film, Vote Yes will surely be a highlight of 2014 programme.
The official FLiCKERFEST trailer was also unveiled for the very first time tonight to the packed room at Icebergs. This year, the much anticipated theme revolved around the coveted cult classic, The Blues Brothers and saw them descend upon our iconic Bondi beach in a brilliantly crafted comic parody. The trailer was directed by acclaimed director, Alex Weinress and starred local favourites Emma Lung, Guy Edmonds, Matt Zeremes and Charlie Garber. Director Alex Weinress won the Jury Award for Highly Commended Australian Short Film at Flickerfest 2013.
Festival Director, Bronwyn Kidd, continues to be the driving force behind FLiCKERFEST and spoke to the crowd about the sensational year to come. Once again, Bronwyn and the selection committee have received record numbers of film submissions (over 2000 again this year!) and will tailor the 2014 programme to showcase the very best 100 films to audiences across Australia from January until May. Launching in Sydney on January 10th, Flickerfest will run in Sydney for 10 days before taking the rest of the county by storm with over 50 venues on the National Tour!
Stay tuned for the full festival programme released and tickets on sale both 14th December via the Flickerfest website tickets will also be on sale via moshtix.com.au
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