WESTRALIA SHORTS #2 - Navigating A New World: Dramatic Narratives and Micro-fictions

Navigating A New World: Dramatic Narratives and Micro-fictions  

A selection of daring short films that challenge, provoke, and thrill audiences. These filmmakers push conventions to their breaking point, fragment the simple into absurdity, and promise a challenging experience for all.

 I’m Not a Nurse

Jessica Bailey   2022/11min

An ambitious young African woman living in Australia must choose between following her dreams of filmmaking and supporting her family back home.

(Not So) Great Expectations

Christie Hammond   2022/11min

In Anna’s final year of high school, she must choose between her passion for performing or the plans of her immigrant mother.

The Eyes of Gosh

Claudia Dickson   2022/16min

A Pakistani-Australian runaway bride confronts her past, present, and future when the ghost of her mother tries to stop her from fleeing.

A Workman’s Grave

James Dudfield   2022/7min

Set at the peak of the Australian Gold Rush, a young grave digger seeks vengeance for the death of his brother from a wealthy town Commissioner.

Knock Knock

Benjamin David Taylor   2023/13min

A celebrated radio DJ performs for what is left of humanity during its final days.

Threadbare

Betheney A'Vard   2022/11min

Three foster siblings come together for a weekend to confront their alcoholic mother and face some hard truths as they attempt to mend the family - hanging by a thread.

Stained Silver

Connor West   2022/14min

Two sisters desperately try to get out of their house before something else gets in.

Impression

Sarah Legg    2023/15min

Impression and interpretation: A film that relies on sensory techniques to tell a story about depression, alienation and ultimately loneliness.