05:30 PM
Duration : 60:00 min
Red Carpet Photos & Networking
06:50 PM
Duration : 10:00 min
Welcome Speech & Introductions
HOSTS FOR THE NIGHT
07:00 PM
Duration : 1:00 min
WELCOME TO COUNTRY
07:01 PM
Duration : 12:00 min
Director: Travis Akbar
Producer: Adam Gerard
SA
HONOURABLE MENTION
The Mysterious Maiden of Montefiores
LOGLINE:
In this darkly comedic exploration of
historical hypocrisy, The Mysterious Maiden
of Montefiores unravels the absurdity of
colonial narratives. When two self-important
colonisers, Samuel and Benjamin, cross paths
in the Australian bush, they discover they’re
both vying for the affections of the same
woman, the enigmatic “Mysterious Maiden”
07:13 PM
Duration : 9:00 min
Director: Marcus McKenzie
Producer: Dianna La Grassa
SA
HONOURABLE MENTION
Swell
LOGLINE:
Struggling with anxiety and depression, high school student April, with the guidance of her grandfather, begins a journey to understand her mental health and reconnect with her emotionally distant mother.
This film was made in collaboration with Bus Stop Films participants in Adelaide, SA.
07:22 PM
Duration : 12:00 min
Director: Peter Dorian
Producer: Antonia Kloss
SA
LOCAL HERO
50 Years of Kalaya
LOGLINE:
The inspirational story about South Australia’s first Aboriginal child care run and founded by amazing Aboriginal people like Mary Williams- Cooper that has lasted 50 years
07:34 PM
Duration : 3:00 min
Director: Mark Bernard
Producer: Mark Bernard
VIC
THOUGHT PROVOKING
Myself and My Enemyz
LOGLINE:
The real victory isn’t just in the ring; it’s in embracing my worth, beyond anyone else’s views, and finding peace within myself.
WARNING
This short film contains flashing scenes with Loud noises that may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. You can exit the cinema for the duration of the film (3 minutes) if required.
07:37 PM
Duration : 8:00 min
Director: Veronica Wain
Producer: Dianna La Grassa
QLD
HONOURABLE MENTION
Muzak
LOGLINE:
It’s almost Christmas and Emma’s on a mission to upgrade her decrepit apartment block – the Loans Officer, Ted, is the only thing standing in her way.
This film was made in collaboration with Bus Stop Films participants in Brisbane, QLD.
07:45 PM
Duration : 8:00 min
Director: Shahoo Ahmadi
Producer: Shahoo Ahmadi
International
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Red
LOGLINE:
Red is the story of the birth of love and two mature teenagers who face the first obstacle with the utmost enthusiasm
07:53 PM
Duration : 9:00 min
Director: Martha Goddard
Producer: Dianna La Grassa
QLD
BEST ACTOR
A Song for Skyla
LOGLINE:
Ben is a hopeless romantic and wants to date his best friend, Skyla. He prepares a picture-perfect picnic to pop the question but Skyla is not interested in dating someone with Autism, as she too has Autism and dating is hard enough.
This film was made in collaboration with Bus Stop Films participants in Brisbane, QLD.
08:02 PM
Duration : 5:00 min
Director: Yogi Devgan
Producer: Violeta Abarzua
SA
HONOURABLE MENTION
Unbreakable Stride
LOGLINE:
A powerful and inspiring documentary chronicling the resilience and self-discovery of Bexta, a neurodivergent model.
WARNING
This film contains theme of self harm, eating disorder that may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. You can exit the cinema for the duration of the film (5:00 minutes) if required.
08:07 PM
Duration : 5:00 min
VOTE
AUDIENCE AWARD
08:12 PM
Duration : 30:00 min
AWARD CEREMONY
08:42 PM
FESTIVAL CONCLUDES