FLICKERFEST 2014 - 'Short Films With Soul'
23rd INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
National tour: January - May 2014, 50 venues Australia-wide
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(xxxx Venue | xxxx Date/s)
Celebrating 23 years of short film excellence Flickerfest remains Australia’s
leading short film festival.
Flickerfest brings its ‘Spectacular Short Films With Soul’ to (xxxx town)
venueon the (date xxxx/month xxxx), for it’s xxxx year screening a
smorgasbord of shorts from Australia and around the world, at the (xxxxx
venue/location).
Flickerfest remains Australia’s only Academy® accredited and BAFTA
recognised short film festival, ensuring that we continue to present A-list short
film programmes recognised amongst the best in the world.
Over 2,300 entries were received for Flickerfest 2014, and only the top 120
shorts have been selected in official competition, all handpicked to represent
the most innovative, creative and cutting edge short films being produced in
the world today.
Flickerfest will be screening an entertaining, inspiring and award winning range
of shorts, many of which are world or Australian premieres, giving local
Flickerfest audiences the first look at the hottest short films in the world today.
The calibre of this year’s program is undeniable with several films screening at
some of the worlds most prominent and revered film festivals including
Sundance and Cannes.
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Highlights of Flickerfest 2014 include:
(Best Of International 1 programme) A very moving & intimate short The
Phone Call starring Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins and Oscar winner Jim
Broadbent; & Today’s The Day Standing up against the inner voice that
spreads doubt into what we believe in most our dreams, starring Danny
DeVito;
(Best Of International 2 programme) A beautiful film about differences &
acceptance with Kanyekanye; plus Linear a unique & quirky animated tale.
(Best Of Australian Shorts programme) Vote Yes set in May 1967 and focusing
on Australia's referendum on Aboriginal rights, as two women unite and come
to terms with the prospect of change, starring Miranda Tapsell from The
Sapphires; & Tango Underpants Carolyn, a young Australian backpacker,
travels to Buenos Aries where she discovers not only the wonders of the Tango
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but also the vital importance of the right underwear! starring Emma Booth; &
The Chuck In 24 Beers, 3 Boys and 1 Flawless Plan by Jon Bell
writer/producer: ‘Gods Of Wheat Street’ & writer: 2 series of ‘Redfern Now’.
(Short Laughs Comedy programme) No Budget Hugo Weaving and David
Wenham try to muscle in as two cineastes debate the best way to take on the
world of low budget film making; & Liars A group of failed creative’s faithfully
support each other as they pursue their ambitions – that is until their true
feelings are revealed in spectacular fashion. Is honesty really the best policy?
(FlickerKids programme) A delightfully entertaining programme of shorts that
will appeal to the kid in everyone; includes Jump A visually dazzling story
about the importance of family when pursuing your dreams, Jump tells the tale
of a 12 year old Edwin, a circus clown like his father who defies tradition by
embarking on a daring quest to become a trapeze artist.
As part of our National partnership with ABC Open we will be screening local
ABC Open shorts prior to Flickerfest programmes in most locations around
Australia.
Flickerfest in (xxxx town) will kick off with (your description here .… eg. a
glamorous catered opening night party) and screening of (xxxx programme).
Info/prog: (www.) Ph: (xxxx#)
Tickets can be pre-purchased from (xxxx ticket outlet) & at the door.
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