The 7th Annual Bondi Short Film Festival held at the Bondi Pavilion on Saturday, November 24th sold out in record time for the 7th year in a row, even before doors opened. As eager punters and talented film makers poured into the Bondi Pavilion it became apparent that the arts community was alive and well on Election Night.
Festival Director, Francis Coady introduced Bart Rose AKA the honorable Prime Miniature of Australia to rapturous applause. The Prime Miniature of Australia proceeded to deliver a hilarious speech about the coalition’s support of short film and the arts. He then went on to officially open the festival.
Throughout the evening the eclectic mix of powerful short films covering drama, comedy, animation and documentary were warmly received by the discerning audience.
“I can confidently say that the films presented at this years Film Festival were some of the finest in the world. The depth of film making talent in Australia is astonishing and we continue to be overwhelmed by the audience’s incredible support of the event.”
(Francis Coady, Festival Director.)
As the 14th film finished, the audience irrupted into thunderous applause to what was truly a night of stunning Australian short films. It was then time for the VIP Judges; Leeanna Walsman (Actor), Roy Billing (Actor), Chris Haywood (Actor), Fiona Williams (Editor, Encore) and Will Edwards (Agent) to deliberate on who would win awards for Best Music, Design, Cinematography, Script, Actor and overall Best Film.
Throughout this time audience members were given a chance to vote for their favourite film via the Myspace Peoples Choice Award.
It is with great pleasure that we can announce the winners for the 7th Annual Bondi Short Film Festival:
Best Film: Saturday Night Newtown, Sunday Morning Enmore – Director, Christopher Johnson
Best Music: Squeeging By – Kristian Hill
Best Design: My Shout – Emma Fletcher
Best Cinematography: A Quiet Spot – Ben Jasper
Best Actor: Je Te Love – David Wade
Best Script: Saturday Night Newtown, Sunday Morning Enmore – Alex Broun
Myspace Peoples Choice Award: Je Te Love - Director, Richard Lacombe
Check out photos from the 2007 Bondi Short Film Festival.
Check out photos of Bart Rose AKA The Prime Miniature of Australia hanging with Rosie Beaton on Triple J JTV.
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14 FINALIST + GUEST JUDGES ANNOUNCED!
+ OFFICIAL OPENING BY THE PRIME MINIATURE OF AUSTRALIA
The Bondi Short Film Festival has reached cult status amongst indie film makers. With an eclectic mix of high end quality short films and a devoted audience it is little wonder the event has sold out ever year for the past six years.
Now in its seventh year the Bondi Short Film Festival is turning into one hell of an election night party.
The festival falls on the second last weekend in November every year and Festival organisers waited and waited for the election to be announcement but it never came. So they announced the date and sure enough the election was called a few months later and it just happened to fall on the same night.
So they used this to their advantage and have decided to incorporate the election into the festival. There will be live crosses to the tally room throughout the night so nobody misses out on the action.
There will also be a very special guest appearance by The Prime Miniature of Australia, aka actor Bart Rose, who will officially open the Festival. He will take time out of his incredibly busy schedule on election night to support the arts, especially his favorite medium SHORT FILM.
So without further ado we can officially announce the finalists for the 7th Annual Bondi Short Film Festival and their running order on the night.
 Preview this year's finalists |
 The honorable Prime Miniature of Australia will officially open the festival. |
Piranha - 12:50 mins
Director: Irina Goundortseva
Writer: Irina Goundortseva
Producer: Stuart Pakyn
Katie’s reluctance to Andy may be justified when a sense of danger hovers over them and disaster looms as they start their tentative relationship.
Transient -10 mins
Director: Craig Boreham
Writer: Craig Boreham
Producer: Genevieve Derwent
Daniel and John... an end of love story
Bad Habits - 9 mins
Director: Jason Ramp
Writer: Rozlyn Clayton-Vincent
Producer: Justin Davies
Bill has to make a compromise when forced to choose between his wife and his best mate.
Spektr Things That Go Bump in the Night - 3 mins
Director: Thomas Pors
Writer: Thomas Pors
Producer: Thomas Pors.
The eternal wonders of space and time. The faraway dreams and mysteries of other worlds, other life.
Film for the Boxed - 12 mins
Director: Bryn Chainey
Writer: Bryn Chainey
Producer: Kathleen Barken
A small screen boy with big screen dreams.
A Change of Heart - 6.40min
Director: Mazier Lahooti
Writer: Mazier Lahooti
Producer: Mazier Lahooti
A widow confronts her dead husbands mistress.
Bad Timing - 1:19mins
Director: James Teh
Writer: CJ Fortuna/ Joe Villanti
Producer: CJ Fortuna/ Joe Villanti
With seconds left to defuse a bomb, bomb disposal, Chris, makes his move.
Afterlife - 9min
Director: Dean Francis
Writer: Rozlyn Clayton - Vincent
Producer: Justin Davies
A female flight attendant asks the question ‘what would you do with the last 5 minutes of your life?’
Flowers - 2:22 min
Director: Dean Ginsburg
Writer: Dean Ginsburg
Producer: Dean Ginsburg
Celebrates the way children see the world, as a beautiful place full of colour.
Je Te Love - 8:36min
Director: Richard Lacombe
Writer: Dave Wade/ Richard Lacombe
Producer: Dave Wade
When an Aussie tourist meets a French Canadian country girl the sparks fly.
My Shout - 12mins
Director: Julian Argus
Writer: Julian Argus
Producer: Jeff Asselin & Julian Argus
A farmer faced with the financial collapse of his farm and the breakdown of his marriage takes matters into his own hands.
Squeeging By - 6:45mins
Director: Maree - Louise Evans/ Andrew Mula
Writer: Maree - Louise Evans
Producer: Kristian Hill
What life is like on the other side of the windscreen.
A Quiet Spot - 6:40 min
Director: Ashley Farrfield
Writer: Mark Hennessy
Producer: Annmaree J Bell
A professional high diver contemplates an event that has led her to her chosen path.
Saturday Night Newtown Sunday Morning Enmore - 7:30mins
Director: Christopher Johnson
Writer: Alex Broun
Producer: Luke Eve
A story of romantic possibilities.
Fiona Williams:
Fiona Williams is editor of Encore magazine, the Australian screen production industry's trusted source of news and analysis. She is a member of the Film Critics Circle of Australia and has written for industry press such as Filmink and Metro Magazine, and for general press such as the Sydney Morning Herald. Her industry experience includes being a judge of the Nice Shorts Film Festival, and presenter at industry events such as the Screen Producers Association of Australia Conference, the Australian International Movie Convention, and the inaugural Dungog Film Festival.
Will Edwards:
Will Edwards has had over fourteen years experience in the entertainment industry working in the area of performing arts and commercial radio. With in the performing arts industry he has worked as theatre director, actor and teacher in the UK, Europe and Australia. Since arriving in Australia in 1995 Will has worked extensively in three states; Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales and has six years experience in Australian Radio.
Roy Billing:
Roy billing has been in numerous films, short films and television shows. These include Blue Healers, Secret Life of Us and winning the award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Dish.
Chris Haywood:
Staring in over 72 Films Chris Haywood has made a strong name for himself in the entertainment industry. He has starred in Hit TV shows such as Home and Away, All Saints and McLeodÕs daughters. Winning many awards for his performances, Chris has become a veteran to the Australian Film Industry.
Leeanna Walsman:
Filling the role of a skilled bounty hunter in Episode II is Leeanna Walsman. The exciting actress has appeared in the television series Thunderstone and Heartbreak High and in the films Blackrock and Looking for Alibrandi. Following her performance in The Recruit, she played the lead in the successful La Dispute for the Sydney Theatre Company.
Welcome to the 7th Annual Bondi Short Film Festival and the world of independent short film. Here are some facts that may bore you to tears or inspire you. Over the last six years we have screened over eighty films, watched more than a 1000 entries and watched our faithful audiences burst into spontaneous applause and tears. We love film and we want to share the incredible depth of Australian talent with you on Saturday November 24th for the 7th year in a row!
Look forward to seeing you at the Festival.
All the best
Francis Coady
Festival Director
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