You can download the Australian Short Films 2007/08 catalogue as a PDF below.
In 2007 a variety of Australian shorts - from drama to experimental, documentary to animation - screened at some of the world's most prestigious film and moving image festivals.
Here are some of the 2007 highlights:
2007 INTERNATIONAL SCREENINGS
ASPEN SHORTSFEST, USA
- Dugong, written and directed by Erin White, produced by Melanie Brunt
- Elvis Lives in Parkes, written and directed by Anthony Mullins, produced by Melissa Fox and Noelene Hayes, executive produced by Mark Chapman
- Our Brilliant Second Life (Podlove), written and directed by Shelly Matulick, produced by Beth Frey
BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, GERMANY
Short Film Competition
- The Girl Who Swallowed Bees, written and directed by Paul McDermott, produced by Justine Kerrigan
Generations
- Playground, written and directed by Eve Spence, produced by Liam Branagan
- Tommy the Kid, written and directed by Stuart Clegg, produced by Stuart Clegg and Nick Limberis
CLERMONT-FERRAND SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, FRANCE
- Len's Love Story: written and directed by Sonia Whiteman, produced by Michaela Kalowski, executive produced by Karen Radzyner.
HAMBURG INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, GERMANY
- Lloyd Ormerod Wants His Face Back: written and directed by Jonathan Kable, produced by Jonathan Kable and Johnathan Blackman
- The Girl Who Swallowed Bees, written and directed by Paul McDermott, produced by Justine Kerrigan
- Our Brilliant Second Life (Podlove): written and directed by Shelley Matulick, produced by Beth Frey
- The 3G of Us (Podlove): written by Akhim Dev, directed by Akhim Dev and Tim Richter, produced by Beth Frey
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
- A Wondrous Film About Emma Brooks: written, directed and produced by Jack Feldstein
- Shmetamorphosis: written, directed and produced by Jack Feldstein
LOCARNO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, SWITZERLAND
- Kin: written and directed by Stephen Carroll, produced by VCA School of Film and Television
OBERHAUSEN INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, GERMANY
- Wobbegong: written and directed by Owen Trevor, produced by Lucas Jenner
- The Girl Who Swallowed Bees: written and directed by Paul McDermott, produced by Justine Kerrigan
SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL, USA
- William: directed by Eron Sheean, written by John Brumpton, produced by Peter George
TAMPERE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, FINLAND
- Checkpoint: written and directed by Ben Phelps, produced by Ben Phelps and Tim Kreibig
TELLURIDE FILM FESTIVAL, USA
- Spider: directed by Nash Edgerton, written by Nash Edgerton and David Michod, produced by Nicole O'Donohue
VENICE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (CORTO-CORTISSIMO), ITALY
- Crossbow: written and directed by David Michod, produced by Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford
Through the range of titles presented here, it is evident that the Australian Film Commission's 2007/08 Australian Short Films catalogue provides great insight into Australia's diverse culture and exceptional filmmaking talent.
Frances Leadbeter
Acting Manager, Marketing
Australian Film Commission |
