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	A Hollow Whimper Short Film Director: Emily Christensen	A Hollow Whimper is a surreal nightmare in the vein of "Through the looking Glass" It deals with the journey of an Alice like figure as she wanders a dangerous apocalyptic landscape.
	A Mongolian Couch Documentary-Feature/Short Director: George Clipp, Eva Arnold	Begzsuren lives with his wife and four children in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and possesses an inspiring passion to improve both his family's and his community's lot.
	A Tale of Obsession Short Film Director: Dave Wade	A deliciously black comedy following the story of an intense young girl who pursues her every desire. Her darkly twisted monologues and disturbingly funny observations are matched by her intense acts of madness. Will Ashley’s world fall to pieces or will she feast on her most obsessive desires?
	Adam's Tallit Short Film Director: Justin Olstein	Magda, a reclusive, recently widowed Holocaust survivor reluctantly babysits her vivacious young grandson, Adam. He unknowingly empowers her to realise that life can be better in the company of others.
	After the Credits Short Film Director: Josh Lawson	We’ve seen it a hundred times before- boy meets girl, boy gets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl back, and they live happily ever after. Until the credits roll. And AFTER that, it’s a completely different story.
	Bear Short Film Director: Nash Edgerton Starring: Nash Edgerton, Teresa Palmer	Jack has a new girlfriend. But he hasn't quite learnt his lesson…
	Betrand the Terrible Short Film Director: Karen Farmer	Betrand believes he is a medieval knight; Cassie dreams of being a pirate. A group of bullies kidnap Betrand’s goblin sidekick, Fretel. To save the day, Betrand and Cassie need to decide if they really believe in the power of their fantasy world, and the friendship, which underlies it.
	Bruce Lee Played Badminton Too Short Film Director: Corrie Chen Starring: Nathan Derrick, Christopher Bunworth, Jude Beaumont, Irene Chen	Awkward suburban teenager Nic Wooding wants to be the greatest badminton player in the world, much to the dismay of his demanding father, a former tennis champion. With the local badminton competition on the horizon, Nic rebels against his dad’s wishes to learn that following your dream may lead you to a bird of a different feather.
	Bush Basher Short Film Director: Ben Young Starring: Gary Sweet	Weed and his father Perry, haven’t seen each other much since Perry and Weed’s mum divorced. Attempting to reconnect, Perry takes Weed to an old family haunt that he and his father would escape to for weekends away.
	Carmen Rupe Documentary-Feature/Short Director: Lucy Hayes Starring: Carmen Rupe	This is the story of transformation of a man becoming a woman. We document Carmen Rupe’s journey of self- discovery and sexuality in becoming a woman and leaving the identity of the once Trevor Rupe behind.
	Champions Short Film Director: Sarah Burrell-Davis
	Cockatoo Short Film Director: Matthew Jenkin Starring: Alan Dukes, Matilda Brown, Kate Worsley	On the sixth month anniversary of his break-up with his ex-girlfriend, Michael decides to celebrate by ordering a girl from an agency and tries to recreate his failed relationship. Sometimes it's best to let sleeping birds lie
	Collision Short Film Director: Nick Matthews	A man reflects on the last moments of his relationship during a head on car accident.
	Common Ground Documentary-Feature/Short Director: Hollie Fifer	A documentary collaboration between Uncle Bob Randall and Hollie Fifer. At a time when climate change and sustainability is a crucial debate on how society lives into the future, Uncle Bob shares his life learning’s. Uncle Bob is a desert man and Hollie grew up in the concrete walls of Melbourne. They couldn't be more different.However while reconnecting with the Australian landscape they find common ground.
	Crosshairs Short Film Director: Mike Hoath	Beau and Jamie two brothers from a rural Western Australian town are caught poaching a lamb from a neighbouring property. When Beau refuses to go quietly his younger brother becomes a pawn in a violent showdown.
	Death of a Bogan Short Film Director: Nick Matthews	Craig’s an actor on a lunchbreak from a boring as batshit gritty realist crime drama shooting in Adelaide because Sydney’s too expensive. But what happens over lunch is tougher that the movie will ever be…
	Detention Short Film Director: Indiana Read, Lotte Boyle & Lauren Kerr	Delve into the imagination of a young girl as she sits through a saturday detention.
	Donydji Documentary-Feature/Short Director: Steven Robinson	A group of Vietnam Veterans work as volunteers in a isolated Aboriginal community in Northern Arnhen Land. One marginalized group helping out another and trying to find a place in the world.
	Eli the Invincible Short Film Director: Miranda Nation	Eli is a young wrestling fan trying to make sense of the racial violence surrounding them. When the time comes, he must play his part.
	Fish & Chips Short Film Director: Anna Broinowski	When 10 year old Pauline Hanson joins Chef of the Universe to cook against culinary geniuses Barry Obama, Kim Jong Il and Vlad Putin, she breaks the rules - and turns the whole world upside down.
	From Here Short Film Director: Nick Waterman	From Here explores the emotions of a man facing death from afar, when he calls his terminally ill grandmother from the other side of the world. This brief moment in time captures the ever-changing relationship between past and present and the disorientating experience of saying goodbye.
	George Jones and the Giant Squid Short Film Director: Vincenzo Perrella & Dan Osborn	In the waters of a distant island there lurks a giant squid. The islanders, fearful of its wrath, make frequent offerings in an effort to appease it. When George Jones’ mother disappears, the young boy begins his hunt for the beast. George’s secret quest brings him face to face with dangers unforetold, and threatens to destroy his already fragile relationship with his heartbroken father.
	Good Pretender Short Film Director: Maziar Lahooti	After trying to convince some bulling kids her dad is a robot, Ally is dared to shoot him with a spear gun to prove it!
	Gus Short Animation Director: Andrew Martin Starring: Ray Sinclair, Jacob Worth	A “cave” boy and his father live a bleak life in the Swiss Alps, banished because of the boy’s disruptive flatulence, until one day his father reaches breaking point and sends the boy out into the cold, a decision that would change life forever...
	House of Sticks Short Film Director: John Ogden	Lance Waygood is a photojournalist who has become reclusive following the death of his wife and unborn child. Into his life appears Ruby, a stranger who is not all that she appears to be. The twists and turns of the story leave the viewer wondering what is real.
	Independence Day Short Film Director: Maria Kotouc & Lisa Jencsok	Growing up is hard as it is, but for JoJo it’s almost impossible. Eleven-year-old JoJo is trying to break free from her mother’s constant smothering. She is sick of being read to, fed, dressed and forced to watch toddler shows. She wants to prove to her parents that she is not a baby anymore and should be treated like every other eleven-year-old.
	Jenefer Loved Swimming Short Film Director: Derek Winchester	On a hot summers morning, Jenefer wakes up and pesters her parents to take her to the beach for a swim. When they arrive, Jenefer races in and swims around, but her joy and excitement stops her from realising the danger she faces from a rip before its too late.
	Julian Short Film Director: Matthew Moore	Set in a year 4 classroom in 1981 Julian explores a day in the life of a 9 year old boy. Julian's need to speak his truth and his strong urge to do what he thinks is right begins to unravel his world. How does Julian deal with a bully an impatient teacher turning a blind eye and a Principal with a secret? As Julian faces these challenges we begin to see qualities emerge that will inform the man he is to become.
	Kamambo (Butterfly) Short Film Director: Victoria Goodyear Starring: Magenta Townsend, Joanne Owen-Smith, Alfonse Adaekiam, Richard Rumbiak	Inspired by a true story, Kamambo (Butterfly) is a drama about a 10-year-old West Papuan asylum seeker who is haunted by violent memories of her homeland after fleeing to Australia. Kamambo’s childhood innocence and brief moment of triumph is cut short as freedom continues to remain elusive.
	Kingston Kids Save the Day Short Film Director: Royden Lake	Through local knowledge the Kingstown Kids find a source of contamination in the Murray-Darling River System and in the process solve a long time puzzle for the local police.
	Kiss Short Film Director: Alex Murawski Starring: Remy Hii, Sophie Lowe, Benedict Victor Samuel	Tom has never been kissed. When his best friend offers his girlfriend to practise with, Tom’s desire suddenly awakes. Now he is faced with a choice between his loyalty to friendship and his newfound feelings and the trio’s carefree friendship will never be the same again.
	Little Hands Short Film Director: Claire McCarthy	A young Australian tourist, Mia, travels to the graceful yet haunted post-war Mostar city in Herzegovina in search for her only living family, her little sister Sofia.
	Medeocre Man Short Film Director: Flynn Sky-Mcormic	It is a short live action mocumentary set in the city of Melbourne about a boy who is under the illusion that he is a superhero.
	Paris Lakes Short Animation Director: Robert Stephenson	The new suburb of Paris Lakes has all the conveniences desired for modern living. It’s an oasis in the endless sprawl between city and country. Put your roots down there and you’ll stay forever.
	Peekaboo Short Film Director: Damien Power Starring: Justine Clarke, Alan Dukes	On the train home from the Easter Show, an over-excited and tired little girl plays an innocent game with a stranger. Her mother (Justine Clarke) is unsettled by the man's (Alan Dukes) attention, and this discomfort lingers when they disembark, with devastating consequences.
	Play Lunch Short Film Director: Cassandra Nguyen	Shy, little Molly is determined to finish her big lunch before the siren sounds. While the other kids have already eaten and are off having fun, Molly watches on, still eating. During lunch, an encounter between Molly and a new friend brings the possibility of food, footy & friendship.
	Remake Short Film Director: Chris Tomkins	A quick smash and grab. A haul too big to carry. The full Star Wars box set (including those prequels that nobody really liked). What goes in the sack?
	Safe Short Film Director: Julietta Boscolo	Mia is eternally single because she is terrified of answering questions about her past. Then she discovers a way to keep her secrets hidden. The Secrets Safe. Can you let love in if you lock away your past?
	Shoplifting Short Film Director: Neil Triffett Starring: Gary Samolin, Ivan Bradara, Nathan O'Rourke, Maureen Andrew, Jeremy Kewley	Pete is teaching his youngest son the art of shoplifting. However, with his eldest son taking up Internet Fraud instead and with new security panels being introduced in department stores for the first time, Pete suddenly has to fight to keep control of his family, his career, and his life.
	Silent Night Short Film Director: Harrison Norris	A convenience store robbery on christmas eve spirals out of control, creating a ripple effect of bad decisions by regular people. The story is told from several different perspectives each revealing more of the interwoven storyline in the tradition of Mosaic story telling.
	Teddy Short Film Director: Stuart van Eysden	Sarah can't work out why she can't keep a man, but when her new boyfriend is left alone in her apartment, he discovers that the problem isn't Sarah - it's her insanely jealous, devious, conniving and slightly homicidal... childhood teddy bear.
	TGIF Short Film Director: Brian Lien	The story of Claire, a girl in love, lost amidst the uncertainties of modern communication.
	The Cartographer Short Animation Director: Jane Shadbolt
	The Fences That Divide Us Short Film Director: Cait Mahoney	The Fences that Divide Us...tells the story of a lonely young man who teeters between.
	The First Interview Documentary-Feature/Short Director: Dennis Tupicoff	The world's first media interview, shot in Paris in 1886, finally comes to life. Narrated by Agnès Varda.
	The Forgotten Men Short Film Director: Jack Wareham NominatedActor: Jack Thompson	In the late 1800’s a country boy sets out on a journey west to find his fortune, he comes across an old coach road that leads him to meet some strange and lost characters, at the end lies a pub where his courage will be tested.
	The Future Short Film Director: Venetia Taylor Starring: Brooke Ellen Loutttit, Alex Bryant-Smith, Helen Tonkin, Peter McAllum	When you're young and in love, the future seems bright... but then what?
	The Groundsman Short Film Director: Emily Williamson	One man, one school, many headaches. Students interview their school groundsman as he recalls the most memorial odd jobs he has performed during his 27 years on the job. The students then recreate those stories. His least favourite memory: an unusual birthday cake found in the boy's toilets.
	The Law Short Film Director: Brendon McDonall	9-year-old Ned's best friend Jasper is getting married to Molly McMahon in the playground during lunch. The Cuthbert twins have organised a massive secret ceremony with a playdough cake and the Grade 3 Recorder Group. But Ned is terrified of losing best friend to married life and will stop at nothing to make sure the wedding is called off, even if it means he has to marry Jasper himself.
	The Moment Short Film Director: Shane McNeill, Troy Bellchambers Starring: Ralph Cotterill, Barbara West	Combining thousands of still images set within digitally created environments, The Moment tells the story of an old man torn from his slumber by a horrible and unshakable vision.
	The OP Shop Short Film Director: Lee Rogers Starring: Joy Westmore, Janet Foye, Isabel Harkensee, Keith Gordon	It came in a box. No name. No job description. Just a strange donation that three women at an op shop were determined to sell for $3.50. But then…and then again…and once more…they unlock the mystery.
	The Palace Short Film Director: Anthony Maras Starring: Kevork Malikyan, Erol Afsin, Tamar Arslan, Daphne Alexander	Cyprus 1974. A Cypriot family flees advancing Turkish forces and takes refuge in an abandoned Ottoman-era palace. When a young Turkish Cypriot conscript comes face to face with the family in hiding, he is forced to confront the brutal reality of war and his role in it.
	The Search for Thunderbolt's Gold Short Animation Director: Royden Lake	Part of a treasure map is found in a local cave known to have been frequented by the notoroious bushranger Captain Thunderbolt. A search for the rest of the map takes the Kingstown Kids on a trip through the New England Region.
	The Stranger Short Film Director: Rodd Rathjen	An anti-social young man cruises the streets, searching for connection.
	The Winking Boy Short Film Director: Marcus Dineen Starring: Alan King, Shane Luther, Natalie Walker & Zoe Bertram.	Communicating only by winking, Martin enjoys a lifestyle of pampering at Calm Springs Rehabilitation Center, having fooled everyone into believing he is completely paralyzed. However everything changes when a mysterious new nurse starts working at the center.
	There's More To Life Than a Bug Phone Short Film Director: Maria Kotouc & Lisa Jencsok	The latest Bug Phone has just been released and Sunny wants one. All her friends at school have them already and Sunny feels left out. When she asks her mother for a Bug Phone her mother tells her, “You can’t always get what you want.” Dismayed by this, Sunny steals a Bug Phone from a friend’s school bag. The Police arrive and Sunny must face Community Service at a soup kitchen. Here her attitude changes. She realises that there really is more to life than a bug phone.
	This Space Film Short Film Director: Seymour Davison Starring: Jacob Fjord, Magnus, Tristan Fidler	Short comedy set during the Apollo 11 mission. For some reason Mike Collins (Command Module Pilot) has information about the future and Neil and Buzz don’t like what they hear.
	Three Sixty Short Film Director: Daniel Mitchell	Two youths, eager to make a quick buck, accept a job from a nightclub owner to kidnap the girlfriend of a famous football player. In a turn of mistaken identity, the kidnapped girl convinces our bemused boys that she is really the daughter of a New York Mafia family and, should they not release her pronto, her ‘hit man’ brother will track them down.
	Transmission Short Film Director: Zak Hilditch	Following a deadly pandemic, a father drives his nine year old daughter across outback Western Australia towards a ‘safe zone’ where their relationship is tested in a changed and unforgiving world.
	Tubby Short Film Director: Matthew Thorne	Based on a true story by Maddy Smith - 'Tubby' explores the child's experience in times of great emotional turmoil within her family.
	Two Laps Short Film Director: Owen Trevor Starring: Bill Young, Graham Rouse	Pete and Val have been swimming together every morning for the past seventeen years. Once a year they have a race, two laps up and back.
	Unconstrained Conversations Short Film Director: Rachael Read & Alexandra Eftos	Has April gone too far? Her obsession with gossip and inability to keep her mouth shut has landed her in a sticky situation. Lets see how one small bit of juicy gossip unfolds and turns into a game of Chinese Whispers.…
	Universal and Unconditional Short Film Director: Bethany Auhl	Ruby is waiting for the train and notices a lot of strange people around her. She is able to see into them and recognises and respects their differences.
	Waiting for the Turning of the Earth Short Film Director: David Evan Giles Starring: Barry Otto, Anne Louise Lambert and Rhys Muldoon	It is not everyday that you meet a man on the beach in his pjamas. It is even less often that you find he has brought his bed with him. A gentle film about life, death and forgiveness, starring two of Australia's best loved actors, Barry Otto & Anne Louise Lambert.
	William Short Film Director: Sam Lara Canin-Henkel	When William Shakespeare's mother tells him to change the ending of Romeo and Juliet because it's 'too sad', he begins the process of finding a new conclusion, with each new ending he writes becoming more ridiculous than the last.