2019 selection
WINNER - Best Short Film
Answer
Directed by Adam Palmer
A lonely man confronts his past after his ex leaves a voicemail on his answer machine.
FINALIST
Bad Mother
Directed by Marnie Baxter/Nicola Stuart-Hill
Based on the true story of a mother at the end of her tether who finds understanding and solace from a stranger on the beach.
FINALIST
Early Days
Directed by Nessa Wrafter
A short drama about a new mother, Kate. In the days following her return from hospital, she’s rocked by finding her world altered beyond recognition.
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Futures
Directed by Daniel Marc Janes
A tense moral thriller about fast money and predatory behaviour. Leo, a swaggering trader in the City of London, is an unreconstructed alpha male. Recently promoted, he wants to pursue riskier trades and bullies his underlings into going along with him.
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Jade
Directed by Angie Fleming
Set in 1960s Australia, JADE is about a isolated young girl, who must find the courage to escape the clutches of her abusive father in a harrowing tale of survival.
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Last Call
Directed by Harrington Day
A married couple struggle to come to terms with the recent tragic death of their six year old daughter. The young man responsible walks free from court but returns home only to find his dysfunctional family adding to his mental condition.
FINALIST
Parting Gifts
Directed by David Yorke
Two exes agree to meet up and exchange belongings, only for old passions and argument to resurface - all hinging around one last item neither are happy to let go.
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Tides
Directed by Ben Wicks
A woman reminisces about her life and the adventures she used to have.
FINALIST
Two
Directed by Kenneth O'Toole
An unexpected turn of events leaves one young gay man with an experience that he will never forget. A short drama that explores themes of homosexuality and race in city of London.