About the Films

Blue Dandenongs Young Filmmakers Festival
FEATURE SCREENING PROGRAM

Screening sunset (9pm) Saturday 21st February 2009
Cameo Outdoor Cinemas
1628 Burwood Hwy Belgrave.
$17.30 / $14 / $13 pp
Bookings through Cameo Cinemas
Ph: 9754 7844

We searched across the State to bring you the best short films from emerging Victorian filmmakers aged under 30 – here they are, an eclectic and brilliant shortlist of 11 home grown films, for your viewing pleasure.

Click on the film still below to take you to the film's Trialer.

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"Elvis at the Market" - Thomas Moir 14:59
Genre: Documentary

An observational documentary that, through a series of interviews and performances, gives insight into the life of Camberwell Market’s favorite Elvis impersonator.

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"Should Time Really Matter?" - Eden Carrel 2:54
Genre: Arthouse

Time is running out… Eden created this film as a VCE project exploring the importance of time to different people. She wrote and recorded the musical score herself, aiming to capture the tune of someone who is running out of time.

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"Jumping Jack" - Julian Constanzo 14:34
Genre: Drama

In the jungles of Vietnam an Australian patrol finds courage and companionship.

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"The Ungrateful Australian" - Thomas Meadmore 4:43
Genre: Documentary

During a free trip to France to meet his father’s new fiancée, an ungrateful Australian gains perspective on his place within the universe while visiting a wonder of the world.

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"Hawker" - Dustin Feneley 13:00
Genre: Drama

A traveling salesman searches for connection.

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"Sam Tool - Interview Artist" - Sam Petersen 15:00
Genre: Mockumentary

A mockumentary starring 17 y/o filmmaker Sam Peterson as struggling teenage interviewer Sam Deloris Tool. Attempting to become the next big thing in the world of interviewing, Tool won’t let his lack of experience or basic people skills stop him from pestering various celebrities as he tries to get his show, Tool Tonight, up and running.

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"…and then there’s Claude" - Guiseppe Pantaleo 8:38
Genre: Documenary

 

Claude Tomisich is an uninspiring underdog and Liberal party candidate fighting to win an election in Bob Hawke’s old electorate – the safe Labour seat of Wills.

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"The Gemstone Crush" - Interchange Outer East Balance Program Participants 10:19
Genre: Crime

A short b/w murder mystery written and performed by a group of young adults with intellectual disabilities from the Balance film group. 'Balance' is a day program run by Interchange Outer East for young adults with a disability.

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"Addicted" - James Lawler 3:12
Genre: Music Video

Music video for ‘Addicted’ by Behind Crimson Eyes. A visually playful, energetic and light hearted look into the common proceedings of young rockstars and their typical exploits in dealing with fame.

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"Ambassador" - Goran Stolevski 12:30
Genre: Drama

Taking advantage of a case of mistaken identity, Slobodan is drawn into the familial conflicts of a Bosnian migrant in Melbourne.

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"Nineteen" - Rebecca Mery 11:15
Genre: Documentary

A documentary following the journey of Joanne, attempting to discover why this fun loving 19 year old would want to get married.