Best Of International 2 – 2017
The 2nd of five programmes featuring the Best of International short films in competition.
Be uplifted, inspired and moved by the next generation of the world’s most talented filmmakers in competition for two Academy accredited awards; Best Short Drama & Best Short Animation.
Screening: Sun 8 Jan, 6.30pm | Duration: 112 min | Classification: under 15 yrs to be w/adult
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ソシオパス (Sociopaths)
A girl encounters an android on the street. She finds something strange about the experience and decides to follow the android to give it a “message.”
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE- Runtime: 5 min
- Year: 2016
- Country: Japan
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Engiteng’ Narok Lukunya (Black Head Cow)
In a remote Maasai village in rural Tanzania, a young schoolgirl is suddenly confronted with an arranged marriage.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE- Runtime: 12 min
- Year: 2016
- Country: Tanzania, United States
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Bon Voyage
During a holiday cruise a Swiss sailing yacht encounters a sinking refugee boat.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
View Trailer- Runtime: 23 min
- Year: 2016
- Country: Switzerland
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Garden Party
In a deserted rich house, a couple of amphibians explore their surroundings and follow their primal instincts.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE- Runtime: 7 min
- Year: 2016
- Country: France
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La Convention de Geneve (The Geneva Convention)
Just when he is about to take the bus home from school, Hakin is caught up in a settling of scores between a group of teenagers.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE- Runtime: 15 min
- Year: 2016
- Country: France
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Y Todo El Cielo Cupo En El Oio De La Vaca Muerta (And the Whole Sky Fit in the Dead Cow’s Eye)
Emeteria, 85, is visited by the ghost of her patron, Teodoro. She believes he has come to take her to the afterlife, but he has more devastating news.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE- Runtime: 18 min
- Year: 2016
- Country: Chile, USA
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Mindenki (Sing)
Zsófi is admitted to a famous choir but soon learns of the cruel ways of her choir director. It will take Zsófi and a new friend to teach their teacher a lesson.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
View Trailer- Runtime: 25 min
- Year: 2016
- Country: Hungary
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Second to None
Frederick has always been runner up to his twin brother Herman. When Herman, the older by a mere minute, becomes the world’s oldest man, Frederick finally sees an opportunity to be in first place.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE- Runtime: 7 min
- Year: 2016
- Country: Ireland