The 7th of seven programmes featuring the best of Australian short films in competition.
Our home-grown talent battle it out for the prestigious Academy® qualifying award for Best Australian Short Film.
Screening: Wed 27 Jan, 9pm | Runtime: 111 mins | Classification: under 15 to be w/adult
Based on a story by Tim Winton, A man describes three generations learning to swim, what begins with his mother’s lessons in the water, becomes lessons in living life.
WORLD PREMIERE
Narrated by Michael Caton, Le Miroir is a dark fairytale about superstition and fateful circumstances which empower the mute heroine to find her voice and not be afraid to use it.
NSW PREMIERE
In this poetic short, a former navy officer reunites with his cousins to grieve after learning of his much-loved grandfathers’ death, soon after the break-up of a relationship.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
Tormented by the guilt of her new relationship, a young woman reaches out to an old flame
but when she calls, no one answers.
NSW PREMIERE
Nowhere, Arkansas, 1863. A confederate veteran haunted by his past, hunts redemption in the form of a famous eagle belonging to the Union Army.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
A woman battling to move her dementia suffering mother into care, finds herself reluctant to leave.
NSW PREMIERE
A robot dons a human suit and pants on a drag show for an army of robots.
NSW PREMIERE
A young woman takes a road trip to Brisbane to terminate her pregnancy, alongside her reluctant Mother.
WORLD PREMIERE
A marriage that spans over half a century cracks when the husband gets plagued by paranoia.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
As the world goes into lockdown, a budding filmmaker documents a young couple struggling with the decision to become parents.
WORLD PREMIERE