The Kiss
Drama, 15mins, Aus
Director Ashlee Page
Returning home after a night out two teenage girls seek respite from the stifling heat. Fuelled by cheap alcohol and teenage hormones they make their way to an isolated fire-water tank, lured by the promise of cool water.
(NZ Premiere)
Ebony Society
Drama, 13mins, NZ
Director Tammy Davis
One night out stealing; two boys learn a lesson.
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3 Hours
Drama, 14mins, UK (NZ director)
Director Regan Hall
Based on a true story, with a cast made up entirely of Iraqi refugees, this film explores three hours in Baghdad when conflict arises in a community after a shocking event.
Reception
Horror, 8mins, Aus
Director Dane McCusker
When an expectant teen mother reluctantly works the Night-Shift at a Hostel she must investigate a complaint about strange noises coming from one of the rooms.
(World Premiere)
Family Values
Comedy, 7mins, Aus
Director Matthew Jenkin
A father fakes his death to teach his son a lesson about needing to visit his parents more often.
(NZ Premiere)
The Burnt Cork
Drama, 10mins, Aus
Director Alexandra Edmondson
It’s the 1960s, and Matthew and his wife live on a remote sheep station. Their quiet lives begin to unravel after an Aboriginal woman who lives on the station gives birth.
(World Premiere)
The Room at the Top of the Stairs
Thriller, 15mins, Aus
Director Briony Kidd
A young artist feels overshadowed by a charismatic and dangerous girl she’s never met, until she decides to follow in her nemesis’ footsteps.
(NZ Premiere)
Total run time approx 82mins
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