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GIRLFRIENDS (1993)
This film formed part of a BBC TV Series “Forty Minutes” which aired between 1981 - 1994.
This fabulous film was Directed by ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVOURITES Marc Munden, who recently completed “The Secret Garden”- Marc was also the director behind outstanding series such as National Treasure and the British CULT Thriller, Utopia .
The film is a little bit cheeky so 18+ please lots of bad words and adult themes. It has such a wonderful warmth to it - you fall in love with the 2 girlfriends, they are both very charismatic, so natural and enchanting in front of the camera. Although made in 1993 it touches on a great number of issues faced by women today. I love Marc’s craft, he has the two women chatting endlessly to each over the phone split screen, so candidly, beautiful extreme close-ups and the poetically shot scenes of the women down the beach are stunning.
This is definitely a favourite for many reasons. More info on Marc Munden (LEGEND) can be found at MARC MUNDEN
TWO CARS, ONE NIGHT
TWO CARS, ONE NIGHT (2004) from the extremely talented Taika Waititi brightens your day just a little. The film was nominated for an Oscar in 2004 and is one of Waititi's first films. As we all know Taikai has had an outstanding career and is a brilliant director & writer.
Whilst in lock down here are details to watch TAIKA’S other works: What We Do in the Shadows | Hunt for the Wilderpeople | Thor: Ragnarok | Jojo Rabbit
LAMB
Winner Tropfest Australia, 2002. A father and his son struggle to survive on a drought stricken land.
Lamb was written, directed, produced and edited by one of my favourite Australian directors Emma Freeman. Emma has gone on to direct many of Australia's iconic TV Series which include, Glitch, Offspring, Sisters, Tangle, Puberty Blues, Miss Fishers Murder Mysteries, Hawke (telemovie), Love My Way and Party Tricks, just to name a few. Check out her full bio at Emma Freeman Films. BE INSPIRED @ EF Vimeo. DOP, Cordelia Beresford was a lecturer in Film & Video at UNSW. I believe that Cordelia has now returned to her homeland of the United Kingdom...... Here is a link to some of Cordelia’s other works. Cordelia Beresford.
STUNNING VISION
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This guy Cinematographer, Luke Jacobs has such stunning work, check out further info at LUKE JACOBS
LEMONADE STAND
Benny and Grandad are best friends and never leave each other's side. They also run the most successful light refreshment stand in town. Yet all could change when an old neighbour decides to get in the way.
WOW! This little movie has taken the director ALETHEA JONES to massive heights, were she is flying high - Directing the live-action Barbie movie starring Anne Hathaway. Tim Potter an award winning actor, director and has also written for ABC3 series, “Little Lunch”, I believe he is currently in development of his first TV Series.
Produced by Julian V Costanzo - Julian has produced and directed over 15 short films, two features and comedic web series Footballer Wants a Wife.
THE WEDNESDAYS
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The Wednesdays is an Award-winning short film directed by Conor Ferguson. Written by Luke Clancy & Conor Ferguson. Park Films 2007 (PARK FILMS)
In addition to being a film maker, Conor is also a very well known Irish Photographer & Writer - you can check out some of his current photos at Conor Ferguson Photography. A hilarious yet poignant film. Perfect for Hump Day
THE WAKE
GEMMA LEE’s short film The Wake starring Angus Sampson
(Insidious, Mad Max: Fury Road) and Gulliver McGrath (Lincoln, Dark Shadows) screened at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival in New York. In 2010 it won the SBS Award at the St Kilda Film Festival for ‘Best Film’ and went on to screen Palm Springs, where it was voted ‘Best of the Fest’ and the Oscar-Accredited Australian short film festival, Flickerfest. More information and inspiration can be found at GEMMA LEE. Gemma is currently working in both the US & UK under BELIEVE MEDIA
TWO MEN
One sees another man running towards him, and ponders his motives. Dominic Allen , the Director of this great little short has a number of other films at Dominic Allen for some more viewing. The stunning Cinematography was filmed by Joel Betts, find out more about Joel at Joel Betts
SOAR
Gold Winner of the 42nd Student Academy Awards. A young girl must help a tiny boy pilot fly home before it's too late.
Soar was created as Alyce Tzue's thesis project in school. What began as a toil of love by first-time filmmakers ended up catching the eyes of festivals all over the world. How fabulous is that winning an academy award for your thesis project! You can find out more info on Alyce at Alyce Tzue and details at SOAR.
