Dear Filmmakers, FilmFans and Supportes.
WHAT’S HAPPENING TO OUR UPCOMING EVENTS, IMPORTANT INFORMATION UPDATED 23RD MARCH:
THE MELBOURNE INDIE FILM FESTIVAL EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR THE 23RD AND 24TH OF MARCH GOT POSTPONED.
Following new advice from the government regarding Coronavirus, in which all events venues had to shutdown, we continue to follow all guidelines, and the events are now postponed.
Please read complete information here of what is closed and what is open:
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
FOCUS ON HEALTH
We strongly urge everybody to stay healthy and focus on the words HEALTH and LIFE more than anything, while doing everything in your power to remain strong in your heart and spirit, to have faith in the human power to overcome all challenges that we face, while following all guidelines for great health for you and your loved ones.
THANK YOU
Thank you for your continuous support during these challenging times.
We’re looking forward to welcoming all of you in great health to the Melbourne Indie Film Festival future Events to celebrate life and the power of storytelling!
Thank you for being part of this amazing journey!
EVENT INFO:
Melbourne Indie Film Festival 2020 – Monday 23rd March 6PM – Monday Night Mixed Bag World Shorts
The best diversity of stories from Australia and World including Drama, Thriller, Western, Documentary + Q&A with the Filmmakers!
Book Your Tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/melbourne-indie-ff-2020-monday-night-mixed-bag-world-shorts-tickets-97439348715
SHORT FILMS:
I Stem The Tide – Faisal Al-Jadir – Canada, United Arab Emirates
Writer: Faisal Al-Jadir
Cast: Ashley William Griffiths, Danielle Arden, Assyl Yacine, Fiona Kerley, Greg Lunn, Stuart Richards
Synopsis: A director of a failing theatre company finds himself in a quandary after he uncovers a sinister plot.
Ghost in the Gun – United States
Cast: Tim Russ, Darren Bridgett, Ross Turner, Haley Camille, Christopher Weddle, Jayme Catalano, Logan Wildey, Bruce Duncan, Tony Jonick, Gregory Young
Synopsis: A man left for dead encounters a possessed gun and transforms into a gunslinger bent on avenging his wife’s murder, but unbeknownst to him the gun has a vendetta of its own. “This fantastic HOLLYWOOD LEVEL short western will take you on a supernatural journey of revenge, that will glue you to your seat! Imagine Black Mirror meets The Twilight Zone on the set of West World! It could easily be added to The Twilight Zone as a modern-day episode.
Darkest Age – Isabella Jacqueline – Australia
Writer: Isabella Jacqueline
Cast: Bryce Myles Fenwick, Harrison Green, Craig Van Waardenburg, Susan Stevenson, Miranda Lynton
Synopsis: Craving unconditional love that he has never found at home, sixteen-year-old Leon ventures into unknown territories and instigates a string of events that he feels has no control over.
The Manager – Brennan Muccillo – Australia
Writer: Brennan Muccillo
Cast: Jack Goodwin, Jonathan Hearns, Ben Edmunds, Callum Gault
Synopsis: Escorted by a notorious hitman, a suburban drug dealer must perform his first git to repay a debt.
Urban Audio Spectrum – Marina Schnider – Germany
Synopsis: “Urban Audio Spectrum” is an audio visualization through manipulation and animation of objects/elements in video footage. All scenes have been shot in the city of Berlin, Germany.
Tides – Zoe Kavanagh – Ireland
Writer: Chloe Ni Dhuada
Cast: Johnny Ward, Chloe Ni Dhuada
Synopsis: Two strangers collide and converse about things that connect them – life, death, and air hockey. A mourning woman meets a would-be thief, and their unusual encounter helps pull her back from the edge. ‘Tides’ deals with grief and loss with the kind of dark humour reserved for those bleakest moments, and attempts to shed some light on certain issues not talked about often enough.
The Funeral – Paul Rochford – Australia
Writer: Paul Rochford
Cast: Sarah Hallam, Chris Farrell, Sabbath Alessia
Synopsis: “Winner of the 2019, Single Shot Film Challenge” This EPIC, SINGLE SHOT 7 minute film, follows the story of a young couple attending their 4 year old daughter funeral. Only to discover that, everything is not as it appears to be.
Tanya George – Dmitri Cherkasski – Australia
Cast: Tanya George
Synopsis: Tanya George is a groundbreaking musician, using nothing but her voice, she mimics a huge variety of instruments, creating rich tapestries of sound. In this short documentary, Tanya talks about her emotional journey with music and the gift of creativity she wants to share with her audience. Shown through a series of performances, expressing her fantastic skills of Jazz, Improvisation, and Looping, Tanya will have you up and dancing instantly. Her energy will inspire you!
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/melbourne-indie-ff-2020-monday-night-mixed-bag-world-shorts-tickets-97439348715
$12.00 + Booking Fee @ Eventbrite
$15.00 door
Seats are limited
Advanced bookings highly recommended!
LOCATION INFO:
The Screening Room Upstairs
@ The Post St Kilda
Directions:
Tram Routes:
Number 3 or Number 67
Tram Stop 34
More Directions at: https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
Please note it is a licensed venue and everybody under 18 must be accompanied by their parents or adult guardian.
Program subject to change without notice.
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