Welcome and contents WELCOME FROM
FESTIVAL PRESIDENT Here we are in our third year of the Noosa International Film Festival and a big welcome from our dedicated management committee – all of whom have been involved with the Festival since its inception. Our focus this year is particularly on our short film makers and the films they bring to the festival – an amazing collection of diverse, thoughtful, challenging and captivating short films that are sure to entertain you. In tandem with our short film screenings, the festival offers two days of master classes and workshops to inform and educate and we are proud once again to present feature films from Australia and overseas. We hope you will take time to see the world in a different way through the eyes of the talented filmmakers who are the heart and soul of NIFF2018. Please join us over four days and nights of film and fun!
CONTENTS
Holly Pittman
Welcome 4-5 Festival Schedule 6 Inside Cinema 8-11 Opening Night 13 Awards Show 15 Film - The J 16-17 Film - Eumundi 18-19 Film - Land & Sea 20 Tickets and Thanks 22
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FILM CLASSIFICATION Films are restricted to persons 15 years of age and over. Films may contain adult themes, sexual references, occasional coarse language and mild violence. 2
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Welcome WELCOME FROM
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Welcome to the 2018 Noosa International Film Festival.
There was a time when film was my calling. For two decades I worked in the film industry. These days, film serves a more prosaic purpose in my life – as a welcome respite from the day job. I watch movies to be transported.
THE PREMIER AND MINISTER FOR TRADE
MAYOR OF NOOSA
Since it was established in 2015, the Noosa International Film Festival has become one of the country’s most−loved regional film festivals, and the Queensland Government is proud to support the festival through Screen Queensland’s Screen Culture program. The Queensland Government is committed to growing a diverse screen industry and supporting a vibrant screen culture in our State. Last financial year, $1 million in Screen Culture funding supported 36 film festivals and events across Queensland, from Port Douglas to Winton and the Sunshine Coast. Through our $50 million Production Attraction Strategy and other funding programs, we have invested in 30 domestic and international screen productions, supporting more than 1950 local jobs, which has seen major blockbusters like Thor: Ragnarok to important Queensland content like Harrow showcased around the world. This year, we also launched our Advance Queensland Screen Industry 10 −Year Roadmap and Action Plan, which outlines a clear vision for the future and ensures more home−grown films will make it to festival screens for many years to come. Noosa is an internationally renowned destination of which I am truly proud. I am passionate about taking Queensland to the world through film. I cannot think of a better destination than Noosa. Please enjoy the 2018 Noosa International Film Festival. Annastacia Palaszczuk MP PREMIER OF QUEENSLAND MINISTER FOR TRADE
Film manages to combine such varied creative efforts – music, soundscapes, imagery and narrative - into one complete experience. In doing so, when successful, a good movie can be truly transcendent. I congratulate the Noosa International Film Festival and its band of volunteers for including this important artform as part of the Noosa events calendar. In this, NIFF’s third year celebrating the magic of the moving image, Noosa Council is again proud to be a supporter. Tony Wellington MAYOR OF NOOSA
WELCOME FROM
TOURISM NOOSA
Tourism Noosa is again delighted to be supporting the Noosa International Film Festival with the 2018 program delivering an exciting weekend of Australian and international short films. With over 200 entries from 25 countries, the festival will present entertaining, inspirational, educational and thought-provoking films, workshops and special guests across five venues in Noosa. There is something amazing for everyone to experience! We look forward to welcoming you to Noosa and the Noosa International Film Festival! Steve McPharlin Chairman, TOURISM NOOSA
FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
FOUNDING PATRON
JOHN SEALE ACS ASC The 2018 Noosa International Film Festival program is shaping up to be an exciting four days in October featuring some of Australia’s finest filmmakers, a wide selection of films, panel discussions, workshops and awards. Holly Pittman PRESIDENT / CURATOR
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Alison Cooper MARKETING
Arnold Kopff TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
Louise McNeich TREASURER
Maree Thomson SECRETARY
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As Founding Patron for NIFF I am honoured to be returning this year and looking forward to again meeting filmmakers and film buffs in your fabulous Noosa festival atmosphere. Check the dates and see you there! NOOSA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2018 | www.niff.com.au
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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE 2018 TIME
EVENT
VENUE
TYPE
THURSDAY, 25 OCTOBER 10:00am-12:00pm
COLOUR GRADING WITH BLACKMAGIC DESIGN Presented by Stuart Pointon, Lemac
PEPPERS
WS
1:00-3:00pm
TERROR NULLIUS Feature film with panel discussion
PEPPERS
FF
3:30-5:30pm
JILL BILCOCK : DANCING THE INVISIBLE Feature film with Q&A
PEPPERS
FF
FRIDAY, 26 OCTOBER 9:30-11:30am
MARKETING FOR CREATIVES Film finance and pre-sales workshop
PEPPERS
WS
12:00-2:00pm
FILMMAKERS MEET-UP An exclusive networking event for filmmakers
PEPPERS
WS
2:30-4:30pm
IMMERSE YOURSELF A Virtual Reality Masterclass
PEPPERS
WS
6:30-10:00pm
OPENING NIGHT: FILM & PARTY Queensland premiere of Australian comedy, Book Week
BCC
SE/FF
SATURDAY, 27 OCTOBER 10:00-11.30am
SHORT FILM SESSION 1 Wake in Fright – Mixed Genre
THE J
SF
12:00-1:30pm
SHORT FILM SESSION 2 Women & Film – Mixed Genre
THE J
SF
2:00-3:30pm
SHORT FILM SESSION 3 Stories We Tell: Part I – Mixed Genre
THE J
SF
4:00-5:30pm
SHORT FILM SESSION 4 Based on a true story – Mixed Genre
THE J
SF
5:30- 6.30pm
VIP INDUSTRY DRINKS An exclusive event for VIPs and Filmmakers
THE J
SE
6:30-10:00pm
NIFF 2018 SHORT FILM AWARDS SHOW Awards ceremony and screening of winning films
THE J
SE/SF
SUNDAY, 28 OCTOBER 12:00-1.30pm
SHORT FILM SESSION 5 Stories We Tell: Part II – Mixed Genre
EUMUNDI
SF
2:00-3:30pm
SHORT FILM SESSION 6 Planet Earth – Mixed Genre
EUMUNDI
SF
4:00-5.30pm
LIVING IN THE FUTURE’S PAST Feature documentary narrated by Jeff Bridges
EUMUNDI
FF
6:30-8:00pm
SHORT FILM SESSION 7 Laugh Out Loud – Comedy Genre
LAND&SEA
SF
8:00-9:30pm NIFF 2018 CLOSING DRINKS LAND&SEA SE VENUES: PEPPERS = Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas, THE J = The J Theatre, BCC = BCC Cinemas Noosa, EUMUNDI = Eumundi Schools of Arts Hall, LAND&SEA = Land & Sea Brewery EVENT TYPE: SF = Short Films, FF = Feature Film WS = Workshop, SE = Special Event
INSIDE INSIDECINEMA: CINEMA:THURSDAy THURSDAY
INSIDE CINEMA: THURSDAY THURSDAy
Happy to be a support act. Proudly sponsoring Noosa International Film Festival (NIFF). We understand the significant role that clubs, projects and community groups play in building the fabric of a local community and in bringing people together. That’s why we’re delighted to put our banking profits towards supporting NIFF, its volunteers and their contribution to our community. Drop into 105 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin and have a chat with John Hague, Kerri Wright and the team or phone 5440 5289 to find out more.
bendigobank.com.au Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, ABN 11 068 049 178 AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 237879. S56158-3
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INSIDE CINEMA: FRIDAY
INSIDECINEMA: CINEMA:FRIDAY FRIDAY INSIDE
Your best life, made easy.
With Big W, Woolworths plus over 100 specialty stores, Noosa Civic has all your shopping needs in air conditioned comfort. For store directory and centre trading hours, visit noosacivic.com.au
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OPENING NIGHT: FRIDAY
CINEMA CENTRE SUNSHINE BEACH ROAD NOOSA JUNCTION WWW.BARCWINE.COM.AU
Providing a new drinking experience, Barc Wine offers a wide selection of hand crafted, artisan and hard to find wines from across Australia and the world.
opening night: friday
Open Tuesday - Sunday, Barc Wine is the perfect place for a pre movie catch up, or a post screening chat about your favourite film. With a selection of curious wines, superb sparklings, craft beer and artisan spirits, Barc Wine is the perfect movie companion. NOOSA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2018 | www.niff.com.au
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niff 2018 awards: saturday PRIZE CATEGORIES SHORT FILM AWARDS SHOW Thank you to our prize category sponsors for their support
Sponsored by Blackmagic Design
The NIFF Short Film Awards celebrates the official selection short films for 2018 with ceremony and screening of the winning films.
Sponsored by NOOSA4SALE
Sponsored by Noosa Film Society
The 10 prize category winners will be announced and receive their awards, presented in person by Academy Award-winning cinematographer and NIFF Founding Patron, John Seale ACS ASC. Then settle in for an extended screening of all 10 winning short films. This will be an evening filled to the brim with drama, comedy, good cheer (and definitely some thrillers!).
EVENT DETAILS DATE: TIME: PRICE: VENUE:
Saturday 27th October 6:30 to 10:00pm $25 / $20 plus booking fee The J Theatre, Noosa
festival judges
Sponsored by Blackmagic Design
Sponsored by Griffith Film School
Sponsored by Noosa Film Society
Sponsored by Blackmagic Design
David Erskine
Michael Hole
Dean Chircop
Rowena Billard
Holly Pittman
Ian Pugh
John Caruso
Rachel Dunn
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short film: saturday
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short film: saturday
TITLE
FILMMAKER
TIME
REGION
GENRE
TITLE
FILMMAKER
TIME
REGION
GENRE
HEATHEN
Siobhan Mulready
11'55
Australia
(Drama)
Ibrahim Faraj
12'12
Australia
(Drama)
THE STARE
Louisa Weichmann
7'42
Australia
(Thriller)
THE JOY OF PERSPECTIVE
Mieka Thorogood
6'30
Australia
(Drama)
DEAD END
Carter Ferguson
19'15
UK
(Drama/ Thriller)
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN
Michael Groom
14'
Charles Broad
12'8
Australia
(Drama/ Thriller)
United Kingdom
(Fantasy)
PETREL
THE MERCILESS BEAUTY IRONY
Australia
(Animation)
Jarred Keane
11'4
Australia
(Sci-Fi/ Thriller)
Radheya Jegatheva
7'53
OUT OF OUR ARMS
LUMINOUS
13'45
Australia
(Drama)
CREEPER
Drew Macdonald
12'8
Australia
(Thriller)
Alexander Greaves
11'35
Australia
(Comedy)
Adam Marriott
9'12
Australia
(Drama)
SPEAKING DAGGERS
Sally McLean
SPLINTER THE SKYDIVER & THE SCARECROW
Ren Thackham
7'56
Australia
(Black Comedy)
LUCHADOR
Matt Popp
10'21
Canada
(Comedy)
SKIN
Emma Blakey
17'4
Australia
(Fantasy/ Drama)
TITLE
FILMMAKER
TIME
REGION
GENRE
TITLE
FILMMAKER
TIME
REGION
GENRE
THE BOOKSHOP
Ashley Pollard
9'5
Australia
(Comedy)
FLIGHT OF THE LAD
Samuel Hutchinson
6'35
Australia
(Documentary)
ABSENCE
Mitchell McArdle
14'34
Australia
(Drama)
HOLT
Jake Heinemann
14'57
Australia
(Sci Fi/Drama)
Ian Tran & Rachel Morssink
8'20
Australia
(Documentary)
BUT HONEY, YOU LOOK FINE
Jennifer Leonforte
10'11
Australia
(Documentary)
OLYMPIC NICK: A DONUTUMENTARY
LUCKY
Anthony Michael Webb
4'52
Australia
(Comedy)
THE WORLD IS ROUND SO THAT NOBODY CAN HIDE IN THE CORNERS Leandro Goddinho
13'24
Germany
(Documentary)
LOCKER ROOM
Greta Nash
13'45
Australia
(Drama)
FOLLOW MY WAY
Henry Boffin
19'59
Australia
(Drama)
DOCKED
Amie Batalibasi
19'12
Australia
(Drama)
THE GRAND TOUR TO FLORENCE
Kirill Neiezhmakov
2'58
Ukraine
(Timelapse)
EL NIÑO
Nikita DunovitsFerrier
15'13
Australia
(Drama)
THE FINE ART OF BEING ZION
Susie Forster
4'
Australia
(Documentary)
NO FILTER
Nic Barker
4'
Australia
(Drama)
ANXIETY & I
Christopher Sampson
12'23
Australia
(Drama)
JONATHON FRANCOIS - THE BLACK GHOST
Grant Jamison
4'30
Australia
(Documentary)
MAKERS WHO INSPIRE: BEN BAKER
Henry Thong
8'45
Australia
(Documentary)
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short film: SUNDAY
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FEATURE film: SUNDAY
TITLE
FILMMAKER
TIME
REGION
GENRE
IN A DIFFERENT SPACE
Gail Hewton
14'42
Australia
(Documentary)
SWEEP
Keeley-Jane Kirshaw
2'52
Australia
(Animation)
SONG OF HANDS
Hamze Zarei
19'38
Iran
(Drama)
SHELTERED
Amin Palangi
13'
Australia
(Drama)
EUMUNDI SCHOOL OF ROCK
Tasha Lawton
11'55
Australia
(Documentary)
THE LAST EMBRACE
Saman Hosseinpuor
4'
Iran
(Drama)
WHEELS OF FORTUNE
Hannah Keogh
9'48
Australia
(Drama)
SUPERHEROES
Chris Busuttil
11'32
Australia
(Animation)
TITLE
FILMMAKER
TIME
REGION
GENRE
REGENERATION: LANTANAS CONSTANT GARDENERS
Damien Williams
20'
Australia
(Documentary)
GODS IN THE MAKING
Jaden Bowen
6'42
Australia
(Documentary)
ANTARCTICA: THE FIRST DANCE
Corey Baker
5'3
United Kingdom
(Music Video)
ALIVE
Florian Nick
3'41
Germany
(Time Lapse)
ICELAND
Scott Palmer
3'25
Australia
(Documentary)
BLUE TOMORROW
Numan Ayaz
14'53
Turkey
(Animation)
NAMIBIA
Matthieu Vinel
10'
France
(Documentary)
CANTABRICO
Juan Carlos Cortina Martin
3'54
Spain
(Time Lapse)
77%
Guido Manuilo
6'30
Spain
(Documentary)
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short film: SUNDAY
niff 2018 closing drinks: SUNDAY
TITLE
FILMMAKER
TIME
REGION
GENRE
ROUND TRIP
Ren Thackham
6'12
Australia
(Drama)
PLAYING IT DIRTY
Cam Faull
7'
Australia
(Comedy)
YOU CAN YOU CVNT
Brendan Toole
14'
Australia
(Documentary)
BLOODY LATE SHIFT
Adam Harvey
7'43
New Zealand
(Comedy)
PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE DUCKS
Tim Goodwin & Pearce Hoskinson
4'56
Australia
(Comedy)
SEAGULL
Lukas Meintjes
3'41
Australia
(Sci Fi/Comedy)
SHOT CLOCK
Matthew Jenkin
7'
Australia
(Comedy)
THE HATEFUL DATE
Adam Kiers
7'30
Australia
(Comedy)
PAPERCUT
Damian Overton
14'40
Australia
(Drama)
NOBODYS WATCHING
Emma Hutton
5'55
Australia
(Comedy)
THE LAST SUPPER
Alicia MacDonald
3'3
United Kingdom
(Comedy)
READY FOR A BABY
Anastasia Dyakova
5'
Australia
(Animation)
C-Square, Currie St Nambour. www.majesticcinemas.com.au Ph: 5441 2954 Majestic Film Society Screenings are OPEN TO EVERYONE. Membership not required. Come along on the 3rd Sunday of the month for our Majestic Film Society screening accompanied by light food & refreshments after the screening. Next screenings- Foxtrot & Normandy Nude.
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TICKETS AND THANKS FESTIVAL TEAM
Festival President/Curator Festival Treasurer Festival Secretary Festival Marketing & PR Festival Technical Support Communications PR Support Events Co-ordinator Graphic Design Website Designer Filmmaker Liaison Volunteers Co-ordinator Technical Support Production Production
FESTIVAL PATRON John Seale ACS ASC
FESTIVAL PARTNERS
Holly Pittman Louise McNeich Maree Thomson Alison Cooper Arnold Kopff Eliza Smith Debbie Gibson Breanna Mann Michelle Stewart Sarah Radge Tasha Lawton Barb Allen Jonty Brown Bruce Hamilton Trent Harvison
SHORT FILM CURATORS Michael Barton Selena Cannon Mark Darin - 92.7 Mix FM Doug Dean Annie Guthrie Trent Harvison Sofia Hobson Duncan Macqueen Paula Martin Joe Shlegeris Courtney Smythe Maree Thomson Irene Visser
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TICKETS AND PASSES The full festival program and event details, ticket and pass sales are available from the festival website at www.niff.com.au. TICKETS & PASSES are available for purchase online via the NIFF website from 7 September until 30 minutes prior to the event start time. A temporary pop-up box office will be setup at BCC Cinemas Noosa during 1-2 weeks prior to the festival dates. Location and timing may change at any time. PRICING is available via the festival website. Concession prices valid for concession card holders, full-time students, Noosa Film Society and Eumundi World Cinema members. Valid concession ID may be requested for viewing upon entry. DOOR SALES Cash and Eftpos sales available at the door unless sold out prior. REFUNDS Please choose carefully. Purchases are final, no refunds accepted unless exceptional circumstances and only prior to the event. Exchanges are available on a valid pass (3 Pass, 5 Pass, Festival Pass) and self-managed by logging into My Account at www.niff.com.au. FULL TERMS & CONDITIONS at www.niff.com.au. Enquiries email to tickets@niff.com.au.
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