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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

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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

I love this little festival short by Taika Waititi [CC] caption music by Craig Sengelow https://soundcloud.com/craig-sengelow/two-cars-one-night-music Taika ...

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.

A father and his blind son struggle to survive on a drought stricken land. Directed by Emma Freeman Subscribe to Tropfest: http://bit.ly/SubscribeTropfest Pr...

STUNNING VISION

Music Video | Seramic - I Got You

This guy Cinematographer, Luke Jacobs has such stunning work, check out further info at LUKE JACOBS

www.yagaboo.co.uk Selected for Berlin Music Video Awards 2017 Director: Yagaboo Cinematographer: Luke Jacobs Creative: Seramic The Swimmers – Olivia Federici and Katie Clark Producer: Sam Seager Producer: Rohan Scully Production Assistant: Danielle Barnes Underwater camera operator: Richard Stevenson 2nd Camera /Movi Tech: Tom McMahon Focus Puller A cam: Marco Alonso Monedero Focus puller B cam: Arran Green Gaffer: Leo Olesker DIT: Alan Andrade Choreographer: Darcy Wallace Editor: Jamie O'Donnell (Cut + Run) Edit Producer: Ruth Minkley (Cut + Run) Colourist: Matt Turner (Absolute Post) Absolute Post Producer: Kirsty Murray Sound Design: Munzie at GRCS Camera gear supplied by: Camera Movement Lighting supplied by: Pixie Pixel Special thanks to HAMPTON POOL!!!! Cut & Run, Absolute Post, Pixie Pixel, Camera Movement GET THE TRACK HERE: Stream 'I Got You' on Spotify: smarturl.it/sIGY / Apple Music: smarturl.it /amIGY Buy 'I Got You' on iTunes: smarturl.it /iIGY/ Google Play: smarturl.it/gpIGY Follow Seramic on: facebook.com/seramicofficial twitter.com/seramicofficial instagram.com/seramic/ soundcloud.com/seramic

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.

Tropfest winner, 2012 Cast: Tim Potter John Leary John Flaus Directed by Alethea Jones Written by Tim Potter Produced by Julian Vincent Costanzo Cinematography by Ed Goldner Edited by Sasha Dylan Bell Music by Hugh Crosthwaite Production Design by Kimberly Summer Costume Design by Nicole Collins Animation by Tom Fraser, Adam Singer, Jayden Dowler and Samuel Lewis Production Managers Liz Sarsfield and Michelle Venutti

THE WEDNESDAYS

NEED A LAUGHT?

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

Award-winning short film directed by Conor Ferguson. Written by Luke Clancy & Conor Ferguson. Park Films 2007 Mr and Mrs O'Leary have been prisoners of old age for too long, so when they discover a way to feel young and in love again, they take it -- every Wednesday. But soon the law comes knocking at their door... A hilarious yet poignant film starring Doreen Keogh (The Royle Family). Awards include: International Audience Award, Clermont-Ferrand 08 Best Narrative Short, Oxford Film Festival, USA Best Short, Soria Film Festival, Spain First Prize, FilmCaravan Festival, Italy Ellen Jury Special Recognition, Aspen Shortfest Prix d'Honneur du Festival, Beauvais International Film Festival Audience Award, Algarve International Film Festival, Portugal Audience Choice Award, NYC Downtown Film Festival Best Irish Short, Kerry Film Festival 09 Finalist, TCM Classic Shorts Competition ... (more info) (less info)

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

Jonathan, a well-meaning but hopeless misfit, makes an unexpected arrival at the wake of his best friend’s father. Starring Angus Sampson (Insidious, Mad Max: Fury Road) and Gulliver McGrath (The Loved Ones, Lincoln, Dark Shadows). Winner of the SBS award for ‘Best Short Film’ at the St Kilda Film Festival. The Wake also screened at Tribeca Film Festival and Palm Springs where it received an audience choice award. In 2010 it was nominated for ‘Best Short Film’ at the Inside Film Awards. Directed by Gemma Lee. Written & produced by Charlie Clausen.

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

Award winning Australian short film, Two Men, directed by Dominic Allen and shot in the Kimberly town of Fitzroy Crossing by Joel Betts, features a robust and dynamic cast of indigenous Australian non actors. With an original soundtrack by Melbourne artist Felix Riebl, Based on Kafka's short story, Two Men Running, Allen's short film has been screened internationally at film festivals including New York, Prague, London, Melbourne and Sydney and in 2009 was a Dendy Australian Short Film of the Year finalist. The film was instrumental in supporting director Dominic Allen's Emerging Australian Filmmaker Award at the Melbourne International Film Festival and the 2009 Inside Film Rising Talent Award. 2009 MIFF Jury member Deb Verhoeven remarked "Two Men proves that the simplest scenario can provide the perfect premise for conveying the most profound insights. But (Allen's) key achievement is to understand that even the largest ideas are best told with brevity and the most serious with humour." Two Men was made with the support of Yiriman, a community initiated and community driven project supported by the Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre which aims to build stories, strength and resilience in the Kimberley's youth. Two Men is distributed by Flickerfest.

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.

Gold Winner of the 42nd Student Academy Awards: A cross between Miyazaki and Pixar, SOAR is an award-winning 3D animated movie about a young girl who must help a tiny boy pilot fly home before it's too late. facebook.com/SOARfilm 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. Soar is the proud 2015 Gold Winner of the 42nd Student Oscars, Best Student Animation Winner at Palm Springs, Finalist at the Student BAFTAs, and has screened all over the US, France, Canada, Korea, and beyond. The Soar team is beyond grateful for your support. We believe the film's surprise success is proof of its message: when you put in everything you've got, sometimes you achieve more than you ever expected. The director Alyce is currently developing similarly fantastical ideas for feature length animation and TV. For more information, please contact Alyce Tzue at alyce.tzue@gmail.com. Written and Directed by Alyce Tzue - www.alycetzue.com Music by Jack Gravina - www.jackgravina.com Produced by Anson Yu - ansonyu.tw@gmail.com VFX Supervisor Derek Flood - imdb.com/name/nm0282541 Created at the Academy of Art University - www.academyart.edu Visit www.soarfilm.com Full credits at soarfilm.com/credits/credits.html Follow us on FB at facebook.com/SOARfilm AWARDS Awards: Gold Winner, Best Animated Film - Student Academy Awards Winner, Best Student Animation - Palm Springs International ShortFest Winner, Best Children's Animation - Rhode Island International Film Festival Winner, Best Animated Short - USA Film Festival Winner, Best Animation - San Diego Film Festival Winner, Best Animated Short Film - Academy of Art University Media Awards 2nd Place, Audience Award for Best Animated Short - Palm Springs ShortFest Finalist, BAFTA Student Awards Official Selection, FilmShortage.com Official Selection, Austin Film Festival Official Selection, Hamptons International Film Festival Official Selection, St. Louis International Film Festival Official Selection, TIFF Kids International Film Festival (Canada) Official Selection, Seoul International Youth Film Festival (Korea) Official Selection, Ciné Court Animé (France) Official Selection, Hudson Valley International Festival Official Selection, Cleveland International Film Festival Official Selection, Kansas International Film Festival Official Selection, Northwest Animation Festival Official Selection, Mill Valley Film Festival Official Selection, La Scatola Blu Festival (Italy) Official Selection, Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival Official Selection, Leuven Short Film Festival (Belgium) Official Selection, London Indie Film Festival (UK) Official Selection, Detours en Cinecourt International Short Film Festival (France)