Shorts still in fashion at Revelation

The annual special short film event Get Your Shorts On! will again showcase the inspired work of Western Australian filmmakers on Thursday July 9, 2009 during the Revelation Perth International Film Festival. The event is expected to be a sell out success so get your ticket now.

The 2009 program demonstrates that local filmmakers can aptly tackle challenging themes and explore notions of humanity, community and family bonds. From a live-action and animated suburban Australian fairy tale; monsters hunting a young family; an Indigenous tale of a supernatural spirit; and two very personal documentaries - the 2009 Get Your Shorts On! program has something for everyone.

ScreenWest Chief Executive Ian Booth said that the event is a unique opportunity for filmmakers and the community to view the latest talent in Western Australian short filmmaking.

"Get Your Shorts On! is always an entertaining night with the added opportunity to hear first hand from the filmmakers as they provide an insight into the creative filmmaking process," Mr Booth said.

Get Your Shorts On! Program 2009

Layoordoo
Short drama film
Producer: Naomi Ashcroft
Writer/director: Mark Coles Smith
Synopsis: A story of friendship, family and our relationship with nature, Layoordoo tells the story of three young boys who travel into a coastal wilderness for a camping trip. Hidden somewhere between the wilderness and their dreams lies a spirit which leads all of them further and further into the bush, until they are forced to face up with their own survival in a strange and startlingly beautiful world.

My Uncle Bluey
Short documentary
Producer: James Grandison
Writer/director: Britt Arthur
Synopsis: No-one in Britt's family ever spoke about her uncle, and they hadn't seen him for thirty years. He was the black sheep of the family, he would argue. He owed everyone money and before he left he actually pulled a gun on Britt's dad. At least that is what Britt had heard. My Uncle Bluey is a documentary about the things that tear families apart, what brings them back together, and how your family is your family. Always. My Uncle Bluey was recently invited to screen at the 56th Sydney Film Festival in June 2009.

The Daily Grind
Short comedy film
Producer Karla Nessfield
Writer/director: David Meadows
Synopsis: An office worker decides to test her theory that she has become invisible.

The Deep End
Short drama film
Producer Mala Sujan
Director Damien Spiccia
Writer Robbie Studsor and Damien Spiccia
Synopsis: Cool and detached, Amber spends a hot Christmas day at her family home and must confront fears from the depth of her psyche. What's worse - the fear of facing her family, of not being able to swim or of the Kreepy Krawly that keeps the pool crystal clear?

The Nappy Tree
Short documentary
Producer/director/writer: Christie Sistrunk
Synopsis: When one new mum learnt that each year disposable nappies contribute to the Australian landfill in figures that would fill the MCG three times over, she decided to do something about it.

Tinglewood
Short drama film
Producer/writer: Antony Webb and Alex von Hofman
Director: Alex von Hofman
Synopsis: When a family sets up camp deep in the Tinglewood forest, they encounter an unknown force that leads to a violent battle to survive the night.

Victims
Short comedy film
Producer/writer: Gregg Johnson
Director: Julia Ngeow
Synopsis: As the slow decay of Chris' sanity impairs his ability to function as a husband and father, his wife Anna starts to feel the strain...

Get Your Shorts On! films have received funding support from ScreenWest, Lotterywest and/or the Film & Television Institute (FTI).

Get Your Shorts On! Event

When: July 9, 2009
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: Astor Cinema
Cost: $10. Concession $8. Tickets can be purchased at the Revelation Box Office at the Astor or online at Rev's website.