Melbourne Indie Film Festival – 2016 Program Unveiled!

2 weeks till the opening night for the 1st Edition of the Melbourne Indie Film Festival!

It has been very exciting times while our team prepare for this fantastic event which will showcase some of the very best of local and international independent cinema!

Here is a sneak peak into the program schedule!

We are still working putting together all posters, synopsis and trailers to share more about these beautiful films that we are so proud to have in the Official Selection!

But we know everybody are too curious to know more, and we are just too excited and can’t wait to share!

The Melbourne Indie Film Festival will take place from 8th – 13th July 2016 in the Cinema Space at the Loop Project, in the heart of Melbourne CBD.

Tickets are now available exclusively at Eventbrite!

http://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/melbourne-indie-film-festival-10925183673

Melbourne Indie Film Festival 2016 Events calendar:

Friday 8th July 8:30PM

OPENING NIGHT … WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? + SHORT FILMS + AFTER PARTY!

Feature Film: Where Do We Go From Here?, UK

(Melbourne Premiere)

“What is the appeal for a 25 year old to live in a care home?” This is the question; dejected nurse Jen asks when she joins the ranks at the “Easy love care home”. She is surprised to find a 25-year-old man (James) living and working in the care home.

James and his three, elderly best fiends hatch a plan to go on one last adventure and the only medical cover they can get is the one person who doesn’t want to be around old people. Will their plan go off without a hitch or is there a sell by date on adventure?

Where Do We Go From Here? (UK) Sydney Indie Film Festival 2016 Award Winner Best Feature Film, Best Supporting Actress, Best Music Score! + 5 Nominations: Best Comedy, Best Lead Actor, Best Lead Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Editing.

Short Films:

Catching the Bug, Australia

Dance With Me, Australia

Stay, UK

True Colors, Australia

Total Awesome Viking Power, USA

EVENT LINK:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/opening-night-where-do-we-go-from-here-short-films-after-party-tickets-26221311649

Saturday 9th July 12PM – 2PM

ACTION AND ADVENTURE!

Feature Film: The Pineville Heist, Australia, Canada + Short Films!

(Australian Premiere)

A high school teen stumbles into the aftermath of a bank robbery gone wrong and finds himself locked inside his school trying to keep himself and his teacher alive as one of the psychotic robbers hunts them down.

Short Films:

El Chevere, USA

Mittens of Star Command, Australia

Rustling, Australia

Terrence, Australia

Sleep to Dream, Australia

You Are What You Eat, Australia

EVENT LINK:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/feature-film-the-pineville-heist-short-films-action-and-adventure-tickets-26221566411

Sunday 10th July 4:15PM – 6PM

“LOL” SHORTS SESSION – A FUN SELECTION OF SOME OF THE BEST SHORTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO MAKE YOU LOL!

Badman, USA

Checkmate, Australia

The Crush Space, Australia

The Escape Hatch, Australia

Jackie, Australia

Love Train, Australia

Midnight Walk, Australia

Nicky Martin: Country Superstar, USA

The Proposed, USA

Scams Incorporated, Australia

Texting: A Love Story, USA

EVENT LINK:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/lol-shorts-session-a-fun-selection-of-some-of-the-best-shorts-from-around-the-world-to-make-you-lol-tickets-26221811143

Sunday 10th July 6PM – 8PM

Feature Film: Love Socks + Short Films! “FAIR DINKUM FILMS” AUSTRALIAN MADE MIXED SESSION!

Feature Film: Love Socks, Australia

The mismatches of love and body functions!

A heart warming story about the misunderstandings that get on the way of love. The silly little things that we make big deal about and end up letting stop us from fully embracing life and love.

As a child Frederica is diagnosed with a phenomenon called Reynolds Aguda, which means she will sneeze forever. She finds out that the only way to stop her affliction is to wear socks. The film unfolds the troubles that follows when she loses her socks. With close friends by her side helping her through, she might be able to find love after all.

LOVE SOCKS is an entertaining look into love, family, friends and body functions conflicts.

LOVE SOCKS is partly based in true events.

New York City International Film Festival 2015 (Nominated for the Best Comedy Feature Film Award), Columbia George International Film Festival 2015 (Winner of the Triangle Award), Sydney Indie Film Festival 2015 (Out of Competition), Singapore World International Film Festival 2016, Florida Movie Festival 2016 (Winner of the Best Comedy Award).

Short Films:

Dummy, Australia

La Chienne Francaise, Australia

Lady’s Day. Australia

Qupid, Australia

EVENT LINK:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/feature-film-love-socks-short-films-fair-dinkum-films-australian-made-mixed-session-tickets-26222024782

Sunday 10th July 8:15PM

“GEEKS, FREAKS & SHRIEKS” A BIT OF SCI-FI, FANTASY & THRILLS SESSION!

Feature Film: Made in Taiwan, United Kingdom/Taiwan

Under the elusive name ‘Made In Taiwan’, experimental film maker Jack invents an exciting type of film, which induces a high in the viewer and becomes an underground phenomenon throughout Taipei. With the help of Amy Lin, organised screenings pop up around the city and crowds of eager MIT fans flood in to see each of his newest creations. As his films become more and more popular, Jack fights obsessively to keep complete control of his product. He also comes to realize that his films have some lasting effects on the mind, and, with constant exposure to the films, Jack slides into a dark, dream world of his own creation that he may never return from.

Short Films:

The Anchor, Australia

Balloon Ride, Australia

Business Trip, Australia

Buying Time, Australia

Jehovah, Australia

Dream Catcher Inc., Australia

One True Love, Australia

EVENT LINK:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/feature-film-made-in-taiwan-shorts-geeks-freaks-shrieks-a-bit-of-sci-fi-fantasy-thrills-session-tickets-26222140127

Monday 11th 5:30PM – 7PM

IS THIS REAL LIFE? THOUGHT PROVOKING DOCUMENTARIES & SHORTS!

Feature Documentary: Cosmic Whistleblowers, UK, USA

Cosmic Whistleblowers (CW) is a story of one man’s journey in search of truth on one of the great mysteries of our time, UFOs.

We follow director Simon Sharman on his quest for answers against all odds, with unprecedented access to some the biggest experts in the field. Starting out in search of the last living witnesses to the infamous Roswell incident of 1947 the narrative changes direction as US politics clashes with the UFO subject, before taking a deeper look at some of the UFO investigators themselves.

Along the way Sharman finds himself in the middle of controversial new evidence that becomes the biggest story in ufology of the last 20 years, resulting in a transformational moment that touches the UFO community the world over.

The director becomes an unwitting passenger in what becomes a story of broken dreams, subculture celebrity and the power of social media in a world where deception is the name of the game.

Short Films:

Bird Carver, Canada

Diary of a Girl, USA

3 Minutes, Australia

EVENT LINK:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/feature-documentary-cosmic-whistleblowers-shorts-is-this-real-life-thought-provoking-documentaries-tickets-26222406925

Monday 11th 7PM – 9PM

“NOT QUITE A LOVE STORY”

Feature Film: Time Zone Inn, Italy

There is a B&B where every room is a city of the world. You can choose the room-city you want to go to and you’ll live in its time zone. It’s a training course for long distance relationships. Apparently

Short Films:

Doorman, Australia

Equal Measure, UK

T-County, USA

EVENT LINK:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/feature-film-time-zone-inn-shorts-not-quite-a-love-story-tickets-26222489171

Monday 11th July 9:15PM

“HAUNTING SESSIONS” SHORTS – NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART!

An Entanglement, USA

The Fawn Response, USA

Flight Fright, USA

Hook Man, USA

Hypogeum, Italy

Ondel-Ondel, Indonesia

O – The Movie, Norway

Sealed with a Kiss, UK

Whisper, UK

EVENT LINK:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/haunting-sessions-shorts-not-for-the-faint-of-heart-tickets-26222795086

Tuesday 12th July 5:30PM – 7:30PM

WORLD STORIES

Feature Film: Mission Ninety Two – Energy, Germany, USA, Canada, France

Language: English (mostly), German

(Australian Premiere)

Forest Scientist Sonia Engelhardt lives in hiding. While conducting research in the Canadian wilderness she unwittingly stirred up a hornet’s nest of organized environmental crime. Alone and on the run, she is determined to solve an environmental crime with international implications: Behind the guise of a transitory energy policy, a terrorist group consisting of people from the nuclear power industry prepare for a fight to secure control of future global energy supply. From Berlin to East Frisia, and then back to North America by sea, Sonia tracks down a conspiracy with the project name “NinetyTwo”, the atomic number of uranium and finally winds up deep below-ground. Hardship, painful losses and infinite loneliness turn Sonia into a kick-ass avenger who fights her way back from Europe to North America to find the last piece of the missing puzzle.

Short Films:

Like a Summer Sonata, Germany

Little Things, Brazil

Lachek, I am mean, Sweden

Out of Time, Australia

EVENT LINK:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/feature-film-mission-ninety-two-energy-shorts-world-stories-action-adventure-tickets-26236832071

Tuesday 12th July 7:30PM – 9PM

“WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES” THRILLER WITH A TWIST OF ROMANCE!

Feature Film:

Intersection, USA

(Melbourne Premiere)

A broken man, haunted by a car crash that claimed the life of his daughter, returns every year to the same small town where the fateful accident occurred. But this year, his car breaks down and meets a striking young woman, who just recently moved into town. This is a spark between them. But she also carries a dark past. Do second chances come with a price?

Winner of over 65 Awards, including 32 Best Picture Awards and 15 Best Actor Awards (Hoyt Richards)!

Short Film:

First Aid, Brazil

EVENT LINK:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/feature-film-intersection-short-what-a-fool-believes-tickets-26237177103

Tuesday 12th July 9PM

‘MIND GAMES SESSION” THRILLER, ACTION, INNER WARS!

Feature Film:

Mile End, UK

(Australian Premiere)

After being forced out of his job, London executive Paul Kerr (Alex Humes) is left doubting his future until he runs into John (Mark Arnold), a friendly American who seems to have all the answers. They both agree that life isn’t fair and John comes up with a radical plan to turn Paul’s life around. But when a young banker (Valmike Rampersad) is found murdered, Paul begins to question what John really wants.

• WINNER BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE 7th New York City Independent Film Festival

• nominated BEST UK FEATURE 23rd Raindance Film Festival

• nominated BEST ORIGINAL FEATURE FILM SCORE (Ed Scolding) – Music + Sound Awards

• longlisted DISCOVERY AWARD – British Independent Film Awards

• Alex Humes named on the prestigious BIFA Newcomer longlist – 12 British Actors to Watch

• screenplay shortlisted BEST FEATURE FILM SCREENPLAY BlueCat Screenplay Awards

Short Films:

In The Valley of the Moon, Ireland

The Mother, USA

EVENT LINK:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/feature-film-mile-end-short-films-mind-games-triller-action-inner-wars-tickets-26237291445

Wednesday 13th July 5:30PM – 7:30PM

“REACH OUT AND SPEAK OUT” SHORTS SESSION

Sometimes we don’t know why our friends are hiding, or vice versa.

Some of these stories may help us to understand, and be more encouraged to reach out and speak out, and to help each other.

Anchor, Australia

The Brightest Star, UK

Earth Beneath My Feet, UK

Gardening at Night, USA

Nolens Volens, Belgium

Postpartum, Saudi Arabia

Rajam, USA

Some Call That Love, France

Suffering is the Easy Part, USA

Testimony, Ireland

These Moments of Escape, Australia

EVENT LINK:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/reach-out-and-speak-out-shorts-session-revealing-what-many-are-hiding-tickets-26237864158

Wednesday 13th July 8PM

AWARDS EVENT! CLOSING NIGHT – GOING OUT WITH A BANG!

Feature Film:

The Hunters Club, Australia

Mike, an easygoing skate guy and martial artist, is thrust into a hidden world of murder and assassination after running into his best friend Ed, 10 years after thinking he was Killed In Action. In order to keep Mike alive, Ed must now attempt to convince the Hunters Club Mike is an assassin in training, before the truth is revealed and they are both killed.

Short Film:

The Dead Bird, Australia

EVENT LINK:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/feature-film-the-hunters-club-short-awards-event-closing-night-tickets-26237949413

Looking forward to seeing all of you at this great celebration of life, film making and story telling!

Stay tuned for plenty more exciting updates!

Melbourne Indie Film Festival Team

Friday 8th July 8:30PM
OPENING NIGHT … WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? + SHORT FILMS + AFTER PARTY!

Saturday 9th July 12PM
ACTION AND ADVENTURE!
Feature Film: The Pineville Heist, Australia, Canada + Short Films!

Sunday 10th July 4:15PM
“LOL” SHORTS SESSION – A FUN SELECTION OF SOME OF THE BEST SHORTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO MAKE YOU LOL!

Sunday 10th July 6PM
“FAIR DINKUM FILMS” AUSTRALIAN MADE MIXED SESSION!
Feature Film: Love Socks + SHORTS!

Sunday 10th July 8:15PM
“GEEKS, FREAKS & SHRIEKS” A BIT OF SCI-FI, FANTASY & THRILLS SESSION!
Feature Film: Made in Taiwan, United Kingdom/Taiwan + SHORTS!

Monday 11th 5:30PM
IS THIS REAL LIFE? THOUGHT PROVOKING DOCUMENTARIES & SHORTS!
Feature Documentary: Cosmic Whistleblowers, UK, USA

Monday 11th 7PM – 9PM
“NOT QUITE A LOVE STORY”
Feature Film: Time Zone Inn, Italy + SHORTS!

Monday 11th July 9:15PM
“HAUNTING SESSIONS” SHORTS – NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART!

Tuesday 12th July 5:30PM
“WORLD STORIES SESSION” ACTION & ADVENTURE!
Feature Film: Mission Ninety Two – Energy, Germany, USA, Canada, France + SHORTS!

Tuesday 12th July 7:30PM
“WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES” THRILLER WITH A TWIST OF ROMANCE!
Feature Film: Intersection, USA + SHORTS!

Tuesday 12th July 9PM
“MIND GAMES SESSION” THRILLER, ACTION, INNER WARS!
Feature Film: Mile End, UK, + SHORTS!

Wednesday 13th July 5:30PM
“REACH OUT AND SPEAK OUT” SHORTS SESSION!

Wednesday 13th July 8PM
AWARDS EVENT! CLOSING NIGHT – GOING OUT WITH A BANG!
Feature Film: The Hunters Club, Australia + SHORTS!