Bush Shorts
Tuesday 17th October 8:30pm & Friday 20th October 4pm
A collection of emerging Indigenous voices from around Australia. This collection of shorts cover the spectrum of filmmakers from WA to east coast, showing us the journey into shaping identity and remembering Country.
The Tale of Mr Kimberley
Director: Sam Lovell and Jack Blackburn
Producers: Marlanie Haerewa
Doco | WA | 2023 | 5 mins 45 secs
The godfather of tourism in the Kimberley’s, Sammy is a master stockman with layers of stories to tell.
Wanmari
Director: Jake Duczyniski
Animation | 2023 | 3 mins 33 secs
A Ngalakgan woman is trying to catch a fish at her favourite spot, when an encounter with an eagle inspires her to use her knowledge of Country.
Bangay Lore
Director: Jahvis Loveday
Drama | NSW | 2022 | 15 mins 10 secs
Language: English
When young dancer leaves a theatre still in his traditional gear, he learns that the world around is often unaccepting of his culture.
Tambo
Director: Travis Akbar
Drama | SA | 2023 | 12 mins
Language: English
A First Nations soldier returns home from the war, only to face racism that forces him to question what he fought for.
BlackTime, White Time
Director: Edoardo Crismani
Writer/Producer: Tammy Coleman-Zweck
Drama| SA|2023 | 11 mins 35 secs
Language: English
While living with her Deaf Aunt, Florence befriends an old man who is a watchmaker, what becomes an assignment for her becomes a lesson in friendship and the importance of time with loved ones.
The Getaway
Director: Adam Jenkins
Horror| SA|2023 | 11 mins
Language: English
Kyle Williams, decides to return to Country while grieving the loss of his mother. He unwillingly disturbs a grave unleashing a spiritual protector that will stop at nothing for revenge.
Marlu Man
Writer/Director: Zac James
Producer: Brooke Collard
Drama| WA | 2023 | 15 mins 20 secs
Language: English
Armed with a pouch full of ping pong balls and pushed to his limits and thirsty for justice Marlu Man kidnaps online trolls and punishes them in his mum’s shed.