MARUNGKA TJALATJUNU – DIPPED IN BLACK
Documentary
Australia, 2022, 25 min
Directed by: Mathew Thorne, Derik Lynch
Written by: Mathew Thorne, Derik Lynch
Director of Photography: Andrew Gough
Edited by: Nicola Powell
Cast: Derik Lynch, Dominic Roberts, Christopher Stewart, Dale Baker
Yankunytjatjara man Derik Lynch is on a road trip back to Country in search of spiritual healing. The journey triggers memories of his childhood and his struggle to reconcile his identity as a queer man, an artist and an initiated member of the Anangu community, where he wants to perform a sacred dance ceremony called Inma. This ceremony is a traditional way of storytelling using pictures, sounds and the body, through which the Anangu people have passed down stories connected to Country, their dreaming, myths and traditions from generation to generation for over 60,000 years. A poignant homecoming story with stunning cinematography, dynamic editing and a powerful accompanying narrative. A winner of the Silver Bear at Berlinale 2023.
DEMOCRACY
Comedy
New Zealand, 2021, 14 min
Directed by: Finnius Teppett
Director of Photography: Matt Hanley
Edited by: Mathieu Fraser
Cast: Gavin Rutherford, Katherine McRae, Claire Dougan, Rosa O’Donnell, Sam O’Donnell, Allan Henry
Len, a suburban dad is voted off his family and when he mounts a campaign for re-election, he finds out he’s not the only one in the running. For the first time in his life, Len now has to fight for something.
RILEY
Family / Fantasy
Australia, 2023, 13 min
Directed by: Bonnie Sveen
Written by: Bonnie Sveen
Director of Photography: Justin Besser
Edited by: Ryan Cauchi
Cast: Bonnie Sveen, Willow Farmer, Vashti Pontaks
Riley has a screen addiction until Kat, a strange new babysitter appears on the scene, pushing Riley to face her addiction. During one crazy evening, Kat shows Riley that beyond her fears, she holds the power to the universe.
VOICE ACTIVATED
Comedy
Australia, 2022, 13 min
Directed by: Steve Anthopoulos
Written by: Steve Anthopoulos
Director of Photography: Jack McAvoy
Edited by: Steve Anthopoulos
Cast: Aleks Mikić, Mabel Li, Vanessa Downing, Becky Lucas, Sam Neill
Trent is a passionate and attentive florist who is trying to deliver a precious cargo of flowers. But he has one rather big problem which is stopping him. When he is forced to change cars, he has only 10 minutes to deliver the now wilting flowers to their destination.
TWO CARS, ONE NIGHT
Drama / Comedy
New Zealand, 2004, 11 min
Directed by: Taika Waititi
Written by: Taika Waititi
Director of Photography: Adam Clark
Edited by: Owen Ferrier-kerr
Cast: Rangi Ngamoki, Hutini Waikato, Te Ahiwaru Ngamoki-Richards
A tale of first love. While waiting for their parents, two boys and a girl meet in the carpark of a rural pub. What at first seems to be a relationship based on rivalry soon develops into a close friendship. We learn that love can be found in the most unlikely of places.
Images from Boy and Two Cars, One Night are courtesy of Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission.
A GUIDE TO BECOMING A DETECTIVE
Drama / Comedy
New Zealand, 2022, 15 min
Directed by: Beyond Wen
Written by: Beyond Wen
Director of Photography: Eoin O’Liddigh
Edited by: Luke Thornborough
Cast: Nick Davies, Jenny Chung, Astrea Dominue, Aman Bajaj, Dou Dou
A smug detective introduces his clueless sidekick to the ropes of the trade, but is made to confront the reason he became a private eye in the first place – an elusive dream girl and her mysterious disappearance. A short film about beautiful encounters and our fond and sometimes warped memories of those moments.
