Screen Illawarra Presents: EOY Short Film Showcase
Screen Illawarra Presents EOY Short Film Showcase | When: Tuesday, 26th November 2024, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm AEDT | Where: Gala Twin Cinema, 204 Cowper St Warrawong, NSW 2502 | Phone: (02) 4274 2777 | Cost: Entry by Donation
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EVENT SUMMARY:
Screen Illawarra cordially invites you to one of our biggest events of the year: the end-of-year Short Film Showcase! This event is also a fundraiser for Screen Illawarra, and entry is by donation. Anyone and everyone is welcome to secure a ticket to attend, network with people, and consider joining Screen Illawarra. Featuring an array of fantastic films from our members, it’s sure to be a night you will not want to miss! Come along and celebrate all the incredible work our members have created over the last year. Your contribution will ensure the continued success of our humble organisation and guarantee our ability to support filmmakers in the Illawarra region further. Please note: Some films are rated M or MA15+ and contain unsuitable themes for young audiences. There will be trigger warnings on the night.
ABOUT SCREEN ILLAWARRA:
Screen Illawarra is a non-profit organisation and local film body for Wollongong, Kiama, Shellharbour, and Shoalhaven. We stand by our mission statement to make Illawarra a hub for global screen production by promoting job opportunities, networking, professional development, education, and training. We value respect for others, recognition of differences, and treating all members as equals.
FULL LIST OF SHORT FILMS:
‘Dear Ocean, I Love You’: A coming-of-age story set in the 1990’s, following Fleur as she reflects on her life and her struggle to accept her feelings for her best friend, Cordelia.
‘Skull Hunters’: When two young teens hear about a skull washed up on Lake Illawarra’s foreshore, they decide to find it and get famous. After a day of fruitless exploring, the voice of reason comes from one of their little brothers who has tagged along. But perhaps they have already awakened the attention of the netherworld. Will they get more than they bargained for after all?
‘Deface the Memory, Destroy the Heart’: A young woman reflects on the emotional devastation wrought by the dissolution of her extreme performance art.
‘Trip Down Memory Lake’: Joey remembers and reflects on his memory of New Year’s Eve seven years ago as he returns to Lake Illawarra to keep a promise he made to a special friend.
‘Carshare’: A woman with a stalker outside and a difficult flatmate at home learns she’s afraid of the wrong people.
‘Even the Ghosts Have Gone’: A troubled countryman refuses to evacuate his rural property as a catastrophic bushfire blazes towards him. He must abandon what he believes to be true, in order to save himself.
‘Cruisin to the Nightlife’ by The Dark Clouds: In 1980s Port Kembla, the nightlife is sparse, as the grungy streets are filled with nightwalkers, muscle cars, and punters. This animated / live-action clip has references to Wollongong music, films, and even some recognizable locations.
‘Walking Alone’: A poignant short film about John, a grieving widower who isolates himself except for his dog, Banjo, and a stranger, Anna, who shares a lakeside bench. After Banjo’s passing, John is forced to confront his loss, finding solace in Anna’s gentle encouragement to heal.
‘Youth’: As elderly Tony ventures to Lake Illawarra with his caregiver, a poignant journey into his past unfolds when he crosses paths with a young couple in love.
‘The Crown’: The tranquil waters of Lake Illawarra become a battleground of envy and ambition as Little Fish’s prized crown sparks a chain of events. leading to a struggle for power among underwater inhabitants, ultimately revealing the true cost of unchecked desire beneath the waves.