6th January 2025
…io School (AFTRS). MAHVEEN SHAHRAKI Migrating from Iran, MahVeen found her film family in Australia and co-founded Thousand Mile Productions, a company dedicated to bringing captivating and socially conscious projects to the screen. MahVeen’s journey has been marked by producing award-winning films such as the fan-favorite Ellie and Abbie (& Ellie’s Dead Aunt), The Rooster (starring Hugo Weaving and Phoenix Raei), and collaborating with the French…
Read More26th November 2013
…years starting out with roles in national institutions such as the British Film Institute and the UK Film Council. Her love of film festivals started with a voluntary position at the London Film Festival. She then travelled to Australia to work at Flickerfest Short Film Festival where her passion for short film was born. Since then she has worked on Edinburgh International Film Festival, Animated Exeter and was the Managing Director for Encounters…
Read More12th December 2015
…trangers by Laura Eason, at the Sydney Theatre Company in August 2012. Jocelyn’s latest film The Dressmaker was adapted from Rosalie Ham’s novel and stars Kate Winslet, Judy Davis, Hugh Weaving and Liam Hemsworth. RICHARD HARRIS Richard was previously CEO of the South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) and is now head of Business and Audience at Screen Australia. As SAFC CEO Richard introduced a suite of initiatives and programs that underpinned a…
Read More9th July 2018
…n Australian film and television and is undoubtedly one of Australia’s mostly highly renowned actors. His numerous film credits include Ghosts of the Civil Dead, Chopper, Getting’ Square, Two Hands, The Night We Called It a Day, Mystery Road and The Rover. In television, David is well known for the lead role in City Homicide over four seasons, as well as roles in A Moody Christmas, The Moodys, Wilfred, Wildboys and Rake amongst many others. As a d…
Read More13th December 2018
…th Bonsai Films’ Jonathan Page (Mary and Max, The Babbadook) releasing the film theatrically across Australia. Book Week is Davis’ sophomore effort following 2016’s award winning drama Broke. The critically acclaimed Broke, which was named in THE GUARDIAN’S Top 10 films of 2016, was released by Bonsai Films. It has played at over 60 international film festivals and has garnered numerous awards including Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, B…
Read More1st December 2020
…AILER REVEALED! Yes, our ears are alive with the sound of music, and short film as our Flickerfest 2021 Festival & Tour trailers wrap celebrating yet another ode to an iconic film, our very own tribute to Baz Luhrman’s iconic classic ‘Moulin Rouge’. We can’t wait to share our modern day loved-up Satine & Christian in a perfect nod to our glam new 2021 venue The Famous Spiegeltent! Written & directed by Flickerfest alumni Rebekah Jackson, & produce…
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Read More6th February 2021
…ed hamster, who spends his days in Marvin’s Pet Shop, hoping to find a family. However, when he is constantly overlooked by the people and animals around him, his seething resentment and intense jealousy soon takes hold and the murderous side of little Roborovski is released. Spectrum Films Award for Best Direction in an Australian Short Film Winner: ‘This River’ Directed by: Naomi Fryer During an Australian 1990’s summer, Jacquie celebrates gradu…
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Read More17th November 2021
…he Australian Pavilion from 1st Oct to 31st March with a collection of nearly 30 Australian short films & 7 curated programmes showcasing our culture, storytelling traditions and award winning shorts with a truly global audience, supported by DFAT this is a great venture to celebrate Australian culture through short film. —- In partnership with DFAT, Screen Australia and the Australian High Commission Malaysia, Flickerfest is also thrilled to pres…
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Read More3rd January 2021
…wards 2022 Trailer . . . 30th Flickerfest International Short Film Festival 2021 2021 Programme 2021 Jury 2021 Awards 2021 Trailer 2021 Film Stills & Trailers . . 29th Flickerfest International Short Film Festival 2020 2020 Programme 2020 Jury 2020 Awards 2020 Trailer 2020 Film Stills & Trailers . . 28th Flickerfest International Short Film Festival 2019 2019 Programme 2019 Jury 2019 Awards 2019 Trailer 2019 Film Stills & Trailers . . 27th Flicker…
Read More15th December 2020
…erages. This new, larger venue will allow the same size audience as previous years to attend while still observing social distancing regulations ensuring a safe and enjoyable flickerfest experience in 2021 for all of our patrons. Put 22 – 31 Jan 2021 in your diary and watch for the full programme launching soon.. ! Flickerfest 2021– celebrating 30 years! #flickerfest2021…
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