WELCOME TO THE SETTING SUN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

WELCOME TO
THE SETTING SUN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Cr Camern McDonald | Mayor
City of Maribyrnong
Graham Evans | Branch Manager
Seddon Community Branch
Anna Bourozikas | Director
Setting Sun Short Film Festival
We are incredibly proud to
support this event through
our Festival City program. The
City Maribyrnong is home to a
creative community with many
talented, inspiring people bringing
arts and culture to our city.
It is fantastic that we have events
such as this Festival that support
emerging talent and provide a
platform for showcasing it to the
wider community.
This is the first and only short
film festival that specifically
showcases filmmakers from the
western suburbs. It is a unique
event driven by passionate people
who work incredibly hard to
make this city the artsy, edgy
place it is.
We are thrilled to be a part of it.
See you in Yarraville at the
Setting Sun Short Film Festival.
We are proud to be one of the
inaugural sponsors of this event
and we continue our support
into year 3 of the Festival.
Our slogan is “Growing the
Inner West” and the SSSFF
clearly gives our community the
opportunity to showcase their
talents and grow their filmmaking
and story telling abilities.
We look forward to viewing
the films and being part of the
festivities.
Wonders of the West, the 3rd
SSSFF, continues to grow. It
is now the largest short film
festival in the west.
This festival is only as good as
the filmmakers who enter their
films. This year is our best yet.
We received films from emerging
and talented and award winning
experienced filmmakers.
We have nine sessions, seven at
The Sun Theatre and two kids
programs at Footscray Town
Hall.
This year, we put a call out for
women filmmakers to enter
a special program dedicated
to showcasing their talents in
a bid to redress discriminatory
imbalances under Screen
Australia’s Gender Matters
Initiative.
We’re pleased participation
from women increased by 35%.
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Michael Smith | MGS
Sun Theatre
The Setting Sun SFF doth rise
again, it’s great to have Anna
and her team back for a third
year.
I particularly love this year’s
poster, and trust its inspired a
wonderful collection of films to
be screened over the festival.
Bravo and enjoy.
Ally Curtis | Marketing &
Events Coordinator
Open Channel
For the third year, Open Channel
is proud to be on board as a
supporter of the 2016 Setting Sun
Short Film Festival.
As demonstrated so well in
previous years, Setting Sun
provides an invaluable platform
for local filmmakers and content
creators living and working in
Melbourne’s vibrant Western
Suburbs to share their stories and
refine their filmmaking craft. As
Victoria’s Screen Resource Organisation,
providing opportunities
for emerging and early career
filmmakers to connect with the
professional screen industry,
Open Channel looks forward to
seeing some of the new storytelling
voices showcased through
the 2016 festival, and offering our
ongoing support to the emerging
filmmaking community in the
West!
Dhanesh Trimmer | General
Manager Kindred Studios
Kindred Studios is honoured to
be supporting Setting Sun Festival
again in 2016.
As the hub for film, video, photography
and digital media production
in Yarraville, it is wonderful
to see a range of technical
production talent showcased here
in Melbourne’s West.
Congratulations to all the
entrants and well done to Setting
Sun Film Festival for another
excellent community event.
WONDERS OF THE WEST
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THE GOLDEN SUNSET
OPENING NIGHT THURSDAY 14 APRIL 7PM
Book tickets for The Golden Sunset here
THE RIGHT
Animation
It’s the city of Sunshine but things aren’t so bright in this dark
and dim world. Detective Quill is on a mission to flush out a
vigilant presence operating in the town since the 70’s.
Finalist: Best Animation, Best Short Feature West
Director Andrew C. Formosa
Producer A Forest in Orange
Andrew C Formosa is an animator and a multimedia designer
from Sunshine. He has animated several short films and motion
comics and developed several games and interactives.
MILLENIUM MAN
Documentary
A short documentary about the odd but iconic statue situated
in a suburban car park in Melbourne’s west.
Finalist: Best Documentary West
Director Andrew Robb
Producer Andrew Robb
Andrew’s film Tofu Man, won Best Documentary, People’s Choice
and Best Cultural Diversity in our inaugural festival 2014. Tofu
Man, screened at the St Kilda Film Festival and toured in the Top
100. It has screened in festivals around the world.
LAST HOUSE TILL BALLARAT
Short Feature
1850’s Victoria. A woman and child escaping the goldfields are
pursued by two strangers in the night.
Finalist: Best Short Feature West, Best Screenplay, Best Director,
Best Tertiary
Director Drew Hair/Logan Davies
Producer Logan Davies
Drew Hair is a writer/director who made Last House Till Ballarat
with his colleagues in second year at Swinburne University.
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WHY DO THEY HATE US?
Documentary
Smeer is an ageing punk rocker, tattooist & musician.
His marriage to young pin-up model Sammi has proved to be
highly controversial.
Finalist: Best Documentary West
Director Mark Bakaitis
Producer Mark Bakaitis
Bakaitis’ first feature film, Narocsys won Best Film at the Melbourne
Underground Film Festival, 2000. His documentary, An Evening
With Mark Chopper Read was filmed in the weeks before Chopper’s
death. His current feature, Cult Girls was shot in Lithuania.
CATFOOD
Short Feature
After the loss of his wife Rachel, Gus turns to the internet to
find love. He meets the perfect girl, but is she everything she
seems to be?
Finalist: Best Tertiary, Best Actor Leigh Carr
Director Benjamin Laut
Producer Last Call Productions
Laut, and his directing writing partner Jack Rintoul, have been finalists
and winners since the SSSFF began. Their film Refund (2014)
was a finalist and Alone (2015) won Best Tertiary West. Their films
have also screened and won at the Sunshine Film Festival.
SIR DANCEALOT
Animation
Sir Dancealot is the short story of a knight in King Arthur’s
times who tires of saving Damsels in Distress, preferring to
practice his two-step in a dress.
Director Lana Schwarcz
Producer Atalanti Dionysus
Lana Schwarcz is a puppeteer, writer, comedian and filmmaker.
She collaborated with Atalanti Films to produce Sir Dancealot.
It has played at festivals around the world. Her films The Upper
Hand and 138 Big Ones were short listed for Tropfest.
SWEET DREAMS
Short Feature
Sophia is at a conference staying overnight in a hotel on her
wedding anniversary. Her husband, Harold, surprises her and
is astonished by the hotel’s service facilities and a penguin.
Finalist: Best Short Feature Metro, Best Comedy and Best
Actor Andrew Robb
Director Roman Meyer
Producer Sweep Productions
Meyer has worked professionally as an Assistant Director on a wide
range of television shows. His film Senseless won the Inaugural Best
Film Setting Sun Award, along with Best Screenplay, and Best Director.
Last year, his film Last Tune won the Best Metro Award.
LIFE’S A DRAG
Short Feature
As Bettina prepares for her final drag performance, her friend,
Alexis prompts a rash of memories that swamp the ageing queen.
Finalist: Best Short Feature Metro, Best Film Cultural Diversity,
Best Actor Peter McAllum
Director Robin Queree
Producer Robin Queree/Victoria Mcintyre
Winner of the 2015 AFI AACTA Social Shorts Award. Robin has
acted and directed for over 50 years; several of his short films have
been entered in international festivals. Co-producer Victoria Mcintyre
has written three award-winning shorts.
WONDERS OF THE WEST
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THE BRidge
FRIDAY 15 APRIL 7PM SUN THEATRE
Book tickets for The Bridge here
TOMORROW
Short Feature
Struggling with alcoholism and a meaningless call centre job,
Tomorrow is the story of Keith’s daily struggle and an encounter
that motivates him to change.
Finalist: Best Comedy
Director Jonathan Gittus
Producer Jonathan Gittus
2015 Best Comedy RMIT Film Awards. Gitttus, won the Best
Film at Melbourne Soapbox for Short Films at ACMI, 2009.
HOMESONG
Documentary
Indie pop songstress Sophie Koh explores the intersection of
music and cultural identity in the lead up to the release of her
fourth studio album, Book of Songs.
Finalist: Best Documentary West
Director Natalie Cunnigham
Producer Gregory Erdstein
Cunningham is a Melbourne-based filmmaker. Her films have
screened at local and international film festivals including Palm
Springs International ShortFest, Melbourne International Film
Festival and Thessaloniki Documentary Festival.
SWEET DREAMS
Short Feature
Sophia is at a conference staying overnight in a hotel on her
wedding anniversary. Her husband, Harold, surprises her and
is astonished by the hotel’s service facilities and a penguin.
Finalist: Best Short Feature Metro, Best Comedy and Best
Actor Andrew Robb.
Director Roman Meyer
Producer Sweep Productions
Meyer’s film Senseless won the Inaugural Best Film Setting Sun
Award, along with Best Screenplay, and Best Director. Last year, his
film Last Tune won the Best Metro Award.
THE BIN
Short Feature
An exhausted, sleep deprived mother, must get the bin out on
collection day.
Director Karen Ingram
Producer Karen Ingram
Karen Ingram’s professional background has included rock ‘n’ roll
publicist, copywriter, counsellor, media spokesperson, teacher,
community agitator, writer and civil celebrant.
MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS
Documentary
A look at a daughter’s dedication to her ailing mother.
Finalist: Best Documentary Metropolitan
Director Janet Dimelow
Producer Janet Dimelow
Janet was educated at Swinburne Film & TV School and has
worked in TV, film and theatre in a variety of roles including
writing, wardrobe and production.
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STANDERS
Short Feature
A gentle look into the world of Standers - people who relax by
simply standing in the same spot for lengths of time.
Finalist: Best Short Feature West
Director Anthony Dillon
Producer Anthony Dillon
Dillon’s film, Business Trip, a Best Short Feature West film finalist
in this festival, won the Altona Beach Film Festival People’s
Choice Award 2015.
WIZARD FILM
Animation
The story of a brave yet clumsy wizard as he contends with
his disobedient pet frog, a misleading newspaper ad and an
unexpected visitor, all in his quest to find love.
Finalist: Best Animation, Best Secondary
Director Nelson Dean
Producer Nelson Dean
Nelson is a Year 12 Student from Elwood College who loves animation.
LAST HOUSE TILL BALLARAT
Short Feature
1850’s Victoria. A woman and child escaping the goldfields are
pursued by two strangers in the night.
Finalist: Best Short Feature West, Best Screenplay,
Best Director, Best Tertiary
Director Drew Hair/Logan Davies
Producer Logan Davies
Drew Hair is a writer/director who made Last House Till Ballarat
with his colleagues in second year at Swinburne University.
SIR DANCEALOT
Animation
Sir Dancealot is the short story of a knight in King Arthur’s
times who tires of saving Damsels in Distress, preferring to
practice his two-step in a dress.
Director Lana Schwarcz
Producer Atlanti Films
Lana Schwarcz is a puppeteer, writer, comedian and filmmaker.
Her films The Upper Hand and 138 Big Ones were shortlisted
for Tropfest.
MILLENIUM MAN
Documentary
A short documentary about the odd but iconic statue situated
in a suburban car park in Melbourne’s west.
Finalist: Best Documentary West
Director Andrew Robb
Producer Andrew Robb
Andrew’s film Tofu Man, won Best Documentary, People’s Choice
and Best Cultural Diversity in our inaugural festival 2014. Tofu
Man, screened at the St Kilda Film Festival and toured in the Top
100. It has screened in festivals around the world.
BROOMS IN: QUIDDITCH
Documentary
Quidditch, the fictional game created by J.K. Rowling in the Harry
Potter books, brings an unlikely group of people together.
Director Mark Hellinger
Producer Mark Hellinger
Hellinger’s film, Road to the Grand Final, which he co-directed
with Jesse Maskill, won last year’s Cultural Diversity Award; Best
Australian Short at the Indian Film Festival and screened at Made
In Melbourne Film Festival, and the Peninsula Short Film Festival.
WONDERS OF THE WEST
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THE DUSKY SUN
Book tickets for The Dusky Sun here
FRIDAY 15 APRIL 8PM SUN THEATRE
CATFOOD
Short Feauture
After the loss of his wife Rachel, Gus turns to the internet to find
love. He meets the perfect girl, but is she everything she seems
to be?
Finalist: Best Tertiary, Best Actor Leigh Carr
Director Benjamin Laut
Producer Last Call Productions
Laut, and his directing writing partner Jack Rintoul, have been finalists
and winners since the SSSFF began. Their film Refund (2014) was a
finalist and Alone (2015) won Best Tertiary West.
THE SAVOY LADIES GROUP
Documentary
This short documentary follows Rosa, President of the Savoy
Ladies Group, as she tells the story of Italians in North-Eastern
Victoria, tobacco farming, women, family and friendship.
Finalist: Best Documentary Metro, Best Cultural Diversity
Director Jary Nemo
Producer Samantha Dinning, Lucinda Horrocks, Jary Nemo
Jary Nemo (producer/director), Lucinda Horrocks (producer/writer)
and Samantha Dinning (a Melbourne based producer, writer
and director) whose credits include Sinkhole, and The Katering
Show make up Wind & Sky, an independent production company
specialising in documentaries.
WAVE
Director Tom Huntington
Producer Cleo Constantinou
Short Feauture
Jack is a middle-aged man battling psychosis and his need for
independence. After intentionally neglecting his medication he
begins to lose his grip on reality.
Tom Huntington is a film student from Footscray City Films.
THE RIGHT
Animation
It’s the city of Sunshine but things aren’t so bright in this dark
and dim world. Detective Quill is on a mission to flush out a
vigilant presence operating in the town since the 70’s.
Finalist: Best Animation, Best Short Feature West
Director Andrew C. Formosa
Producer A Forest in Orange
Andrew C Formosa is an animator and a multimedia designer
from Sunshine. He has animated several short films and motion
comics and developed several games and interactives.

ANNIVERSARY
Short Feature
Aurora is setting up a special anniversary for her husband.
Director Sarah Portelli
Producer Sarah Portelli and Ivan Malekin
Sarah has worked on short films and several features. She is the Coordinator
and Social Media Manager at Made in Melbourne Film Festival.
Her latest short film Daughter explores the lives of several street
workers in St Kilda and is screening at The Cannes Film Festival.
ADAM
Short Feature
An unstable young man abducts his neighbour’s eight-year-old
son.
Director Stephanie Parsons
Producer Catherine Williams
Parsons is a former co-winner of the TAC Make a Film, Make A
Difference competition. She has won the LA Parrot Drone Film
Festival, and has had films screen in the Thailand International
Destination Film Festival
WIZARD FILM
Animation
The story of a brave yet clumsy wizard as he contends with his
disobedient pet frog, a misleading newspaper ad and an unexpected
visitor, all in his quest to find love.
Finalist: Best Animation, Best Secondary
Director Nelson Dean
Producer Nelson Dean
Nelson is Year 12 Student from Elwood College who loves animation.
FOREVER
Short Feature
Do you remember everything about the first woman you were
infatuated with? This guy does.
Finalist: Best Short Feature Metro
Director James Walker
Producer Jacqueline Whiting
Walker’s 2015 film Terms & Conditions was selected for the
Cayman International Film Festival, Down East Flick Fest and the
World’s Independent film festival in San Francisco. Forever, his
SSSFF entrant and Best Short Feature Metro finalist was shot on
a budget of $100.
MRS CUTHBERT
Short Feature
Mrs Cuthbert Goes missing. A rookie police officer interviews
the neighbour, but misses some critical clues.
Director Gary Hegedus
Producer Gary Hegedus / Ringwood Moviemakers Inc.
Gary Hegedus spent 5 years with Kodak Australia and 15 years as a
filmmaker with his own production company.
WONDERS OF THE WEST
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THE rouge
SATURDAY 16 APRIL 4.30PM SUN THEATRE
Book tickets for The Rouge here
FEMALE FILMAKERS PROGRAM
ALIGHT
Short Feature
When two strangers cross paths on a night out, neither could
anticipate the experience they are about to endure.
Director Tenika Smith
Producer Michael Ciccone
Tenika Smith is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts.
Her final year film Thanks for the Ride took out the school’s
top undergraduate script prize and was selected to screen at a
number of film festivals including the Melbourne International
Film Festival, Las Vegas Film Festival and Flickerfest.
THE SAVOY LADIES GROUP
Documentary
This short documentary follows Rosa, President of the Savoy
Ladies Group, as she tells the story of Italians in North-Eastern
Victoria, tobacco farming, women, family and friendship.
Finalist: Best Documentary Metro, Best Cultural Diversity
Director Jary Nemo
Producer Samantha Dinning, Lucinda Horrocks, Jary Nemo
Jary Nemo (producer/director), Lucinda Horrocks (producer/
writer) and Samantha Dinning (a Melbourne based producer,
writer and director make up Wind & Sky, an independent
production company specialising in documentaries.
SPEAKING WORDS
Documentary
Oliver is a young trans guy who used the power of slam to
come out to the world in Launceston.
Finalist: Best Documentary Metro
Director Amber Wilson
Producer Amber Wilson
Amber is an emerging filmmaker who has spent most of her
working life as a newspaper journalist. But in her spare time, she
makes indie films and writes fantasy novels.
HOMESONG
Documentary
Indie pop songstress Sophie Koh explores the intersection of
music and cultural identity in the lead up to the release of her
fourth studio album, Book of Songs.
Finalist: Best Documentary West
Director Natalie Cunnigham
Producer Gregory Erdstein
Cunningham is a Melbourne-based filmmaker and graduate of
the Victorian College of the Arts. Her films have screened at multiple
festivals including Melbourne International Film Festival
and Thessaloniki Documentary Festival.
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PORCH SALE
Short Feature
A mother and daughter come to grips with their next big move.
Director Bess Keaney
Producer Bess Keaney, Sintiya Khananishoo, Phelon Manski
Dear Two are friends Bess, Sintiya and Phelon. They are interested
in female-led stories and Porch Sale is their debut work.
MIRROR MAN
Short Feature
What if you woke up in an asylum with no memory of who
or where you are, only to discover that you are actually in a
parallel universe.
Director Jasmine Dixon
Producer Jasmine Dixon and Geof Spalding
Jasmine is a student studying screenwriting at RMIT and wants
to become a director.
ADAM
Short Feature
An unstable young man abducts his neighbour’s eight-year-old
son.
Director Stephanie Parsons
Producer Catherine Williams
Parsons is a former co-winner of the TAC Make a Film, Make A
Difference competition. She has won the LA Parrot Drone Film
Festival, and has had films screen in the Thailand International
Destination Film Festival.
ANNIVERSARY
Short Feature
Aurora is setting up a special anniversary for her husband.
Director Sarah Portelli
Producer Sarah Portelli and Ivan Malekin
Sarah has worked on short films and several features. She is the
Coordinator and Social Media Manager at Made in Melbourne
Film Festival. Her latest short film Daughter explores the lives of
several street workers in St Kilda and is screening at The Cannes
Film Festival.
DEEP
Short Feature
A group of friends get together to celebrate and after an unfortunate
accident the night becomes a rollercoaster of events they
cannot control.
Director Suzy Markovski
Producer Suzy Markovski
Suzy Markovski is a Melbourne Film maker , actor and writer.
Deep has screened at ferstivals around the world.
MARIONETTES
Animation
A young lady is imprisoned by life’s circumstances. She wears a
tracking device because she is a ticking time bomb.
Director Kelly Jean
Producer Jaysan Lunt
Kelly Jean is a trained actor who has studied at Victoria University. .
Jaysan Lunt is a film maker in the Western suburbs of Melbourne. His
most recent work was shown at the Sunshine cinemas for their 2015
film festival.
WONDERS OF THE WEST
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SIR DANCEALOT
Animation
Sir Dancealot is the short story of a knight in King Arthur’s
times who tires of saving Damsels in Distress, preferring to
practice his two-step, in a dress.
Director Lana Schwarcz
Producer Atlanti Films
Lana Schwarcz is a puppeteer, writer, comedian and filmmaker.
Her films The Upper Hand and 138 Big Ones were shortlisted
for Tropfest.
THE BIN
Short Feature
An exhausted, sleep deprived mother, must get the bin out on
collection day.
Director Karen Ingram
Producer Karen Ingram
Karen Ingram’s professional background has included rock ‘n’ roll
publicist, copywriter, counsellor, media spokesperson, teacher,
community agitator, writer and civil celebrant.
INTROSPECTION
Animation
A comedic, coming of age animation that follows the job
interview of prospective news anchor, Lara, who is applying for
a job at Tonight Today.
Finalist: Best Secondary, Best Animation
Director Lara Nguyen
Producer Lara Nguyen
Lara Nguyen is an aspiring animator who has been creating
animations since starting high school.
MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS
Documentary
A look at a daughter’s dedication to her ailing mother.
Finalist: Best Documentary Metropolitan
Director Janet Dimelow
Producer Janet Dimelow
Janet was educated at Swinburne Film & TV School and has
worked in TV, film and theatre in a variety of roles.
25.12 Short Feature
A gentleman yearns for the connection of family. Having a lunch
at a restaurant would suffice but what he ascertains is that in order
to discover his reality he must explore his illusions.
Director Stella Dimadis
Producer Stella Dimadis
Dimadis is the Vice-President of Women in Film and Television,
Victoria. She is also a co-curator of the Greek Short Film Festival
Melbourne. She has her own production company, Medea Films.
The Rising Sun
Kids’ program, Footscray Town Hall 15th April proudly sponsored by the City of Maribyrnong
Program A
1. Lisa’s Ribbon, Yarraville West Primary 2. Lil’ Superheroes, Tom Vogel 3. Ouside In, Cabrammata Primary School 4. Extreme
weather conditions 5. Introspection, Lara Nguyen 6.The Delivary Man, Nelson Dean, Elwood College 7. Food for Thought, Maxine
Huntsman 8. George and his Groaning Mouth, Yarraville West Primary School 9. Green Architecture, Will Morgan, Footscray
City College 10. Wizard Film, Nelson Dean, Elwood College 11. Five Minutes More, Josh Moore, Suitcase Murphy 12. Outside In,
Cabramatta Primary School 13. Lost Future, Nick Mahady.
Program B
1. Wizard Film, Nelson Dean, Elwood College 2. What’s for Dinner, Makita Smith, Footscray City College 3. Return The Fall,
Andrew C. Formosa 4. Introspection, Lara Nguyen 5. The Power of Cycling, Andreas Mavridis, Maribyrnong College 6. Bad Moon
Rising, Denise Hughes 7. Heart of a Lion, Tom Vogel 8. Pepperoni’s Pizza, Yarraville West Primary School 9. Fighting Good Miles,
Darcy Smith. Footscray City College 10. Five Minutes More, Josh Moore, Suitcase Murphy.

SIR DANCEALOT
THE WESTERN SUN
Animation
Sir Dancealot is the short story of a knight in King Arthur’s
times who tires of saving Damsels in Distress, preferring to
practice his two-step, in a dress.
Director Lana Schwarcz
Producer Atlanti Films
Lana Schwarcz is a puppeteer, writer, comedian and filmmaker.
Her films The Upper Hand and 138 Big Ones have been shortlisted
for Tropfest.
LIFE’S A DRAG
Short Feature
As Bettina prepares for her final drag performance, her friend,
Alexis prompts a rash of memories that swamp the ageing queen.
Director Robin Queree
Producer Robin Queree/Victoria Mcintyre
Finalist: Best Short Feature Metro, Best Film Cultural Diversity,
Best Actor Peter Mcallum
Winner of the 2015 AFI AACTA Social Shorts Award. Robin has
acted and directed for over 50 years; several of his short films have
been entered in international festivals. Co-producer Victoria Mcintyre
has written three award-winning shorts.
WHY DO THEY HATE US?
Documentary
Smeer is an ageing punk rocker, tattooist & musician.
His marriage to young pin-up model Sammi has proved to be
highly controversial.
Finalist: Best Documentary West
Director Mark Bakaitis
Producer Mark Bakaitis
Bakaitis’ first feature film, Narocsys won Best Film at the Melbourne
Underground Film Festival, 2000. His documentary, An Evening
With Mark Chopper Read was filmed in the weeks before Chopper’s
death. He’s current feature, Cult Girls was shot in Lithuania.
MASTER POET
Short Feature
It’s finally happened. One of Sarah’s poems is going to be published.
But she has to pay for it herself, and her flatmate won’t
give her the money.
Finalist: Best Short Feature Metro, Best Actor Karen Sibbing
Director Justin Olstein
Producer Charmaine Kuhn, Cameron Hall
Olstein, is a Melbourne International Film Festival documentary
winner, whose films have screened on Foxtel, at the Berlinale
Talent Campus, Open Channel/Screen Australia Raw Nerve
Program, 66th Locarno Film Festival.
Book tickets for The Western Sun here
SATURDAY 16 APRIL 6PM SUN THEATRE
WONDERS OF THE WEST
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SPEAKING WORDS
Documentary
Oliver is a young trans guy who used the power of slam to
come out to the world in Launceston.
Finalist: Best Documentary Metro
Director Amber Wilson
Producer Amber Wilson
Amber is an emerging filmmaker who has spent most of her
working life as a newspaper journalist. But in her spare time, she
makes indie films and writes fantasy novels.
HE’S GOT CHARACTER
Short Feature
A love triangle between a director, an actor and the character
he plays. He’s Got Character is a tongue-in-cheek look at
relationships in the creative industry.
Director WD Stevens
Producer WD Stevens
W.D. Stevens is a Melbournian writer, actor and musician. His
debut play, Why Her? featured at the Melbourne Fringe Festival
HOMESONG
Documentary
Indie pop songstress Sophie Koh explores the intersection of
music and cultural identity in the lead up to the release of her
fourth studio album, Book of Songs.
Finalist: Best Documentary West
Director Natalie Cunnigham
Producer Gregory Erdstein
Cunningham is a Melbourne-based filmmaker and graduate
of the Victorian College of the Arts. Her films have screened at
local and international film festivals including Palm Springs
International ShortFest, Melbourne International Film Festival
and Thessaloniki Documentary Festival.
THE PALM
SUNDAY 19 APRIL 6PM SUN THEATRE
MIRROR MAN
Short Feature
What if you woke up in an asylum with no memory of who
or where you are, only to discover that you are actually in a
parallel universe.
Director Jasmine Dixon
Producer Jasmine Dixon and Geof Spalding
Jasmine is a student studying screenwriting at RMIT.
DEEP
Short Feature
A group of friends get together to celebrate and after an unfortunate
accident the night becomes a rollercoaster of events they
cannot control.
Director Suzy Markovski
Producer Suzy Markovski
Suzy Markovski is a Melbourne Film maker , actor and writer.
Deep has screened at ferstivals around the world.
INTROSPECTION
Animation
A comedic, coming of age animation that follows the job
interview of prospective news anchor, Lara, who is applying for
for a job at Tonight Today.
Finalist: Best Secondary, Best Animation
Director Lara Nguyen
Producer Lara Nguyen
Lara Nguyen is an aspiring animator who has been creating
animations since starting high school.
Book tickets for The Palm here
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LAST HOUSE TILL BALLARAT Short Feature
1850’s Victoria. A woman and child escaping the goldfields are
pursued by two strangers in the night.
Finalist: Best Short Feature West, Best Screenplay,
Best Director, Best Tertiary
Director Drew Hair/Logan Davies
Producer Logan Davies
Drew Hair is a writer/director who made Last House Till Ballarat
with his colleagues in second year at Swinburne University.
THE RIGHT
Animation
It’s the city of Sunshine but things aren’t so bright in this dark
and dim world. Detective Quill is on a mission to flush out a
vigilant presence operating in the town since the 70’s.
Finalist: Best Animation, Best Short Feature West
Director Andrew C. Formosa
Producer A Forest in Orange
Andrew C Formosa is an animator and a multimedia designer
from Sunshine. He has animated several short films and motion
comics and developed several games and interactives
BUSINESS TRIP
Short Feature
A woman is stunned to receive a text from her husband after
finding out his flight has crashed with no survivors.
Director Anthony Dillon
Producer Anthony Dillon
Anthony Dillon is an award winning filmmaker, writer, performer
and musician. Business Trip won the Altona Beach Film
Festival People’s Choice Award 2015
MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS Documentary
A look at a daughter’s dedication to her ailing mother.
Finalist: Best Documentary Metropolitan
Director Janet Dimelow
Producer Janet Dimelow
Janet was educated at Swinburne Film & TV School and has
worked in TV, film and theatre in a variety of roles including
writing, wardrobe and production. Business Trip, won the
Altona Beach Film Festival People’s Choice Award 2015
TOMORROW
Short Feature
Struggling with alcoholism and a meaningless call centre job,
Tomorrow is the story of Keith’s daily struggle and an encounter
that motivates him to change.
Finalist: Best Comedy
Director Jonathan Gittus
Producer Jonathan Gittus
2015 Best Comedy RMIT Film Awards. Gitttus, won the Best
Film at Melbourne Soapbox for Short Films at ACMI, 2009.
FOREVER
Short Feature
Do you remember everything about the first woman you were
infatuated with? This guy does.
Finalist: Best Short Feature Metro
Director James Walker
Producer Jacqueline Whiting
Walker’s 2015 film Terms & Conditions was selected for the
Cayman International Film Festival, Down East Flick Fest and
the World’s Independent film festival in San Francisco. Forever,
his SSSFF entrant and Best Short Feature Metro finalist was shot
on a budget of $100
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