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Welcome and cont en tsWELCOME FROM FESTIVAL PRESIDENT Here we are in our third year of the Noosa International Film Festival and a big welcome from our dedicated management committee – all of whom have been involved with the Festival since its inception.

Our focus this year is particularly on our short film makers and the films they bring to the festival – an amazing collection of diverse, thoughtful, challenging and captivating short films that are sure to entertain you. In tandem with our short film screenings, the festival offers two days of master classes and workshops to inform and educate and we are proud once again to present feature films from Australia and overseas.

We hope you will take time to see the world in a different way through the eyes of the talented filmmakers who are the heart and soul of NIFF2018.

Please join us over four days and nights of film and fun!

Holly Pittman

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FEST I VAL COMMI TTEE

Arnold KopffTECHNICAL

CONSULTANT

Holly PittmanPRESIDENT /

CURATOR

Alison CooperMARKETING

Maree ThomsonSECRETARY

Louise McNeichTREASURER

WELCOME FROM THE PREMIER AND MINISTER FOR TRADEWelcome to the 2018 Noosa International Film Festival.

Since it was established in 2015, the Noosa International Film Festival has become one of the country’s most−loved regional film festivals, and the Queensland Government is proud to support the festival through Screen Queensland’s Screen Culture program.

The Queensland Government is committed to growing a diverse screen industry and supporting a vibrant screen culture in our State. Last financial year, $1 million in Screen Culture funding supported 36 film festivals and events across Queensland, from Port Douglas to Winton and the Sunshine Coast.

Through our $50 million Production Attraction Strategy and other funding programs, we have invested in 30 domestic and international screen productions, supporting more than 1950 local jobs, which has seen major blockbusters like Thor: Ragnarok to important Queensland content like Harrow showcased around the world.

This year, we also launched our Advance Queensland Screen Industry 10 −Year Roadmap and Action Plan, which outlines a clear vision for the future and ensures more home−grown films will make it to festival screens for many years to come.

Noosa is an internationally renowned destination of which I am truly proud. I am passionate about taking Queensland to the world through film. I cannot think of a better destination than Noosa.

Please enjoy the 2018 Noosa International Film Festival.

Annastacia Palaszczuk MPPREMIER OF QUEENSLANDMINISTER FOR TRADE

Welcome


WELCOME FROM TOURISM NOOSA Tourism Noosa is again delighted to be supporting the Noosa International Film Festival with the 2018 program delivering an exciting weekend of Australian and international short films.

With over 200 entries from 25 countries, the festival will present entertaining, inspirational, educational and thought-provoking films, workshops and special guests across five venues in Noosa. There is something amazing for everyone to experience!

We look forward to welcoming you to Noosa and the Noosa International Film Festival!

Steve McPharlinChairman, TOURISM NOOSA

WELCOME FROM MAYOR OF NOOSAThere was a time when film was my calling. For two decades I worked in the film industry. These days, film serves a more prosaic purpose in my life – as a welcome respite from the day job. I watch movies to be transported.

Film manages to combine such varied creative efforts – music, soundscapes, imagery and narrative - into one complete experience. In doing so, when successful, a good movie can be truly transcendent.

I congratulate the Noosa International Film Festival and its band of volunteers for including this important artform as part of the Noosa events calendar. In this, NIFF’s third year celebrating the magic of the moving image, Noosa Council is again proud to be a supporter.

Tony WellingtonMAYOR OF NOOSA

FOUNDING PATRON JOHN SEALE ACS ASC The 2018 Noosa International Film Festival program is shaping up to be an exciting four days in October featuring some of Australia’s finest filmmakers, a wide selection of films, panel discussions, workshops and awards.

As Founding Patron for NIFF I am honoured to be returning this year and looking forward to again meeting filmmakers and film buffs in your fabulous Noosa festival atmosphere. Check the dates and see you there!

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VENUES: PEPPERS = Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas, THE J = The J Theatre, BCC = BCC Cinemas Noosa, EUMUNDI = Eumundi Schools of Arts Hall, LAND&SEA = Land & Sea Brewery

EVENT TYPE: SF = Short Films, FF = Feature Film WS = Workshop, SE = Special Event

TIME EVENT VENUE TYPE

THURSDAY, 25 OCTOBER10:00am-12:00pm COLOUR GRADING WITH BLACKMAGIC DESIGN

Presented by Stuart Pointon, LemacPEPPERS WS

1:00-3:00pm TERROR NULLIUS Feature film with panel discussion

PEPPERS FF

3:30-5:30pm JILL BILCOCK : DANCING THE INVISIBLEFeature film with Q&A

PEPPERS FF

FRIDAY, 26 OCTOBER9:30-11:30am MARKETING FOR CREATIVES

Film finance and pre-sales workshopPEPPERS WS

12:00-2:00pm FILMMAKERS MEET-UPAn exclusive networking event for filmmakers

PEPPERS WS

2:30-4:30pm IMMERSE YOURSELFA Virtual Reality Masterclass

PEPPERS WS

6:30-10:00pm OPENING NIGHT: FILM & PARTYQueensland premiere of Australian comedy, Book Week

BCC SE/FF

SATURDAY, 27 OCTOBER10:00-11.30am SHORT FILM SESSION 1

Wake in Fright – Mixed GenreTHE J SF

12:00-1:30pm SHORT FILM SESSION 2Women & Film – Mixed Genre

THE J SF

2:00-3:30pm SHORT FILM SESSION 3Stories We Tell: Part I – Mixed Genre

THE J SF

4:00-5:30pm SHORT FILM SESSION 4Based on a true story – Mixed Genre

THE J SF

5:30- 6.30pm VIP INDUSTRY DRINKSAn exclusive event for VIPs and Filmmakers

THE J SE

6:30-10:00pm NIFF 2018 SHORT FILM AWARDS SHOWAwards ceremony and screening of winning films

THE J SE/SF

SUNDAY, 28 OCTOBER12:00-1.30pm SHORT FILM SESSION 5

Stories We Tell: Part II – Mixed GenreEUMUNDI SF

2:00-3:30pm SHORT FILM SESSION 6Planet Earth – Mixed Genre

EUMUNDI SF

4:00-5.30pm LIVING IN THE FUTURE’S PASTFeature documentary narrated by Jeff Bridges

EUMUNDI FF

6:30-8:00pm SHORT FILM SESSION 7 Laugh Out Loud – Comedy Genre

LAND&SEA SF

8:00-9:30pm NIFF 2018 CLOSING DRINKS LAND&SEA SE

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We understand the significant role that clubs, projects and community groups play in building the fabric of a local community and in bringing people together.

That’s why we’re delighted to put our banking profits towards supporting NIFF, its volunteers and their contribution to our community.

Drop into 105 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin and have a chat with John Hague, Kerri Wright and the team or phone 5440 5289 to find out more.

Happy to be a support act.Proudly sponsoring Noosa International Film Festival (NIFF).

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With Big W, Woolworths plus over 100 specialty stores, Noosa Civic has all your shopping needs in air conditioned comfort.

For store directory and centre trading hours, visit noosacivic.com.au


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CINEMA CENTRE SUNSHINE BEACH ROAD

NOOSA JUNCTION

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Providing a new drinking experience, Barc Wine offers awide selection of hand crafted, artisan and hard to find

wines from across Australia and the world.

Open Tuesday - Sunday, Barc Wine is the perfect placefor a pre movie catch up, or a post screening chat

about your favourite film.

With a selection of curious wines, superb sparklings, craft beer and artisan spirits, Barc Wine is the perfect

movie companion.

open i ng n i gh t : fr i d ay

OP EN I NG N I GH T : FR I D AY


PRIZE CATEGORIES Thank you to our prize category sponsors

for their support

The NIFF Short Film Awards celebrates the official selection short films for 2018 with ceremony and screening of the winning films.

The 10 prize category winners will be announced and receive their awards, presented in person by Academy Award-winning cinematographer and NIFF Founding Patron, John Seale ACS ASC. Then settle in for an extended screening of all 10 winning short films. This will be an evening filled to the brim with drama, comedy, good cheer (and definitely some thrillers!).

fest ival judges

Rowena Billard

Holly Pittman

David Erskine

Rachel Dunn

Michael Hole

Ian Pugh

Dean Chircop

John Caruso

Sponsored byNOOSA4SALE

Sponsored byNoosa Film Society

Sponsored byBlackmagic Design

Sponsored byNoosa Film Society


Sponsored byGriffith Film School


SHORT F I LM AWARDS SHOW

DATE: Saturday 27th OctoberTIME: 6:30 to 10:00pmPRICE: $25 / $20 plus booking feeVENUE: The J Theatre, Noosa

EVENT DETAILS


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TITLE FILMMAKER TIME REGION GENRE

HEATHEN Siobhan Mulready 11'55 Australia (Drama)

THE STARE Louisa Weichmann 7'42 Australia (Thriller)

DEAD END Carter Ferguson 19'15 UK (Drama/Thriller)

PETREL Charles Broad 12'8 Australia (Drama/Thriller)

OUT OF OUR ARMS

Jarred Keane 11'4 Australia (Sci-Fi/Thriller)

CREEPER Drew Macdonald 12'8 Australia (Thriller)

SPLINTER Adam Marriott 9'12 Australia (Drama)

THE SKYDIVER & THE SCARECROW

Ren Thackham 7'56 Australia (Black Comedy)


THE BOOKSHOP Ashley Pollard 9'5 Australia (Comedy)

ABSENCE Mitchell McArdle 14'34 Australia (Drama)

BUT HONEY, YOU LOOK FINE

Jennifer Leonforte 10'11 Australia (Documentary)

LUCKY Anthony Michael Webb

4'52 Australia (Comedy)

LOCKER ROOM Greta Nash 13'45 Australia (Drama)

DOCKED Amie Batalibasi 19'12 Australia (Drama)

EL NIÑO Nikita Dunovits-Ferrier

15'13 Australia (Drama)

NO FILTER Nic Barker 4' Australia (Drama)


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FLIGHT OF THE LAD

Samuel Hutchinson

6'35 Australia (Documentary)

HOLT Jake Heinemann 14'57 Australia (Sci Fi/Drama)

OLYMPIC NICK: ADONUTUMENTARY

Ian Tran & Rachel Morssink

8'20 Australia (Documentary)

THE WORLD IS ROUND SO THAT NOBODY CAN HIDE IN THE CORNERSLeandro Goddinho

13'24 Germany (Documentary)

FOLLOW MY WAY Henry Boffin 19'59 Australia (Drama)

THE GRAND TOUR TO FLORENCE

Kirill Neiezhmakov 2'58 Ukraine (Timelapse)

THE FINE ART OF BEING ZION

Susie Forster 4' Australia (Documentary)

ANXIETY & I Christopher Sampson


JONATHON FRANCOIS - THE BLACK GHOST

Grant Jamison 4'30 Australia (Documentary)

MAKERS WHO INSPIRE: BEN BAKER

Henry Thong 8'45 Australia (Documentary)


THE JOY OF PERSPECTIVE

Ibrahim Faraj 12'12 Australia (Drama)

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN

Mieka Thorogood 6'30 Australia (Drama)

THE MERCILESS BEAUTY

Michael Groom 14' United Kingdom

(Fantasy)

IRONY Radheya Jegatheva

7'53 Australia (Animation)

LUMINOUS Alexander Greaves


SPEAKING DAGGERS

Sally McLean 11'35 Australia (Comedy)

LUCHADOR Matt Popp 10'21 Canada (Comedy)

SKIN Emma Blakey 17'4 Australia (Fantasy/Drama)


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IN A DIFFERENT SPACE

Gail Hewton 14'42 Australia (Documentary)

SWEEP Keeley-Jane Kirshaw 2'52 Australia (Animation)

SONG OF HANDS Hamze Zarei 19'38 Iran (Drama)

SHELTERED Amin Palangi 13' Australia (Drama)

EUMUNDI SCHOOL OF ROCK

Tasha Lawton 11'55 Australia (Documentary)

THE LAST EMBRACE

Saman Hosseinpuor 4' Iran (Drama)

WHEELS OF FORTUNE

Hannah Keogh 9'48 Australia (Drama)

SUPERHEROES Chris Busuttil 11'32 Australia (Animation)


REGENERATION: LANTANAS CONSTANT GARDENERS

Damien Williams 20' Australia (Documentary)

GODS IN THE MAKING

Jaden Bowen 6'42 Australia (Documentary)

ANTARCTICA: THE FIRST DANCE

Corey Baker 5'3 United Kingdom

(Music Video)

ALIVE Florian Nick 3'41 Germany (Time Lapse)

ICELAND Scott Palmer 3'25 Australia (Documentary)

BLUE TOMORROW

Numan Ayaz 14'53 Turkey (Animation)

NAMIBIA Matthieu Vinel 10' France (Documentary)

CANTABRICO Juan Carlos Cortina Martin

3'54 Spain (Time Lapse)

77% Guido Manuilo 6'30 Spain (Documentary)

short f i lm : SUNDAY


F E A TUR E f i lm : SUNDAY


Come along on the 3rd Sunday of the month for our Majestic Film Society screening accompanied

by light food & refreshments after the

screening. Next screenings- Foxtrot &

Normandy Nude.

2-4th November 2018 Majestic Cinemas Nambour

Majestic Film Society Screenings are OPEN TO EVERYONE. Membership not required.

C-Square, Currie St Nambour. www.majesticcinemas.com.au

Ph: 5441 2954


ROUND TRIP Ren Thackham 6'12 Australia (Drama)

PLAYING IT DIRTY Cam Faull 7' Australia (Comedy)

YOU CAN YOU CVNT

Brendan Toole 14' Australia (Documentary)

BLOODY LATE SHIFT

Adam Harvey 7'43 New Zealand

(Comedy)

PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE DUCKS

Tim Goodwin & Pearce Hoskinson

4'56 Australia (Comedy)

SEAGULL Lukas Meintjes 3'41 Australia (Sci Fi/Comedy)

SHOT CLOCK Matthew Jenkin 7' Australia (Comedy)

THE HATEFUL DATE

Adam Kiers 7'30 Australia (Comedy)

PAPERCUT Damian Overton 14'40 Australia (Drama)

NOBODYS WATCHING

Emma Hutton 5'55 Australia (Comedy)

THE LAST SUPPER

Alicia MacDonald 3'3 United Kingdom

(Comedy)

READY FOR A BABY

Anastasia Dyakova

5' Australia (Animation)

short f i lm : SUNDAY


n i f f 20 1 8 c los i ng dr i nks : SUNDAY

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Introducing a fresh approach to real estate in Noosa.Founded by award-winning local real estate agent, Alex Harris,

Noosa4Sale will change the way you feel about real estate agents.

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ALEX HARRIS PRINCIPAL

Suite CA8, Noosaville Business Centre, 28 Eenie Creek Road Noosaville QLD

“Alex is the best agent we have ever used”.T & M Hall, Noosa Waters

“Alex was exceptional. Achieved in three weeks what another agent could not in 5 years. I have no hesitation recommending her”. M Thomson, Noosa Heads

“The most professional agent in Noosa”.J & H Lloyd, Noosaville

“Without doubt, Alex is the most professional, hardworking, motivated and honest agent that we have ever met”. B & P Newbert, Noosa Heads

“We’ve bought and sold 10 properties over the last 23 years and Alex Harris is by far the best agent we’ve ever dealt with”. A & C McKenzie, Noosa Heads

“The most positive interaction we’ve experienced in over 20 real estate deals to date”. R & L Broadley, Tewantin

TICKETS AND PASSES

FESTIVAL PARTNERS

FESTIVAL TEAMFestival President/Curator Holly Pittman Festival Treasurer Louise McNeichFestival Secretary Maree Thomson Festival Marketing & PR Alison CooperFestival Technical Support Arnold Kopff Communications Eliza Smith PR Support Debbie Gibson Events Co-ordinator Breanna Mann Graphic Design Michelle Stewart Website Designer Sarah Radge Filmmaker Liaison Tasha LawtonVolunteers Co-ordinator Barb Allen Technical Support Jonty Brown Production Bruce Hamilton Production Trent Harvison

FESTIVAL PATRON John Seale ACS ASC

SHORT FILM CURATORS Michael Barton Selena Cannon Mark Darin- 92.7 Mix FM Doug Dean Annie Guthrie Trent HarvisonSofia Hobson Duncan Macqueen Paula Martin Joe Shlegeris Courtney Smythe Maree Thomson Irene Visser

SHORT FILM JUDGES David Erskine Rowena Billard Screen Queensland Dean Chircop Griffith University Rachel Dunn Girl Director Michael Hole Girl Director John Caruso In Noosa Magazine Ian Pugh

The full festival program and event details, ticket and pass sales are available from the festival website at www.niff.com.au. TICKETS & PASSES are available for purchase online via the NIFF website from 7 September until 30 minutes prior to the event start time. A temporary pop-up box office will be setup at BCC Cinemas Noosa during 1-2 weeks prior to the festival dates. Location and timing may change at any time. PRICING is available via the festival website. Concession prices valid for concession card holders, full-time students, Noosa Film Society and Eumundi World Cinema members. Valid concession ID may be requested for viewing upon entry. DOOR SALES Cash and Eftpos sales available at the door unless sold out prior. REFUNDS Please choose carefully. Purchases are final, no refunds accepted unless exceptional circumstances and only prior to the event. Exchanges are available on a valid pass (3 Pass, 5 Pass, Festival Pass) and self-managed by logging into My Account at www.niff.com.au. FULL TERMS & CONDITIONS at www.niff.com.au. Enquiries email to [email protected].


T I CK E TS AND THANKS

Don’t Risk Your Property Sale With Just Anyone

Introducing a fresh approach to real estate in Noosa.Founded by award-winning local real estate agent, Alex Harris,

Noosa4Sale will change the way you feel about real estate agents.

0412 635 274noosa4sale.com.au

ALEX HARRIS PRINCIPAL

Suite CA8, Noosaville Business Centre, 28 Eenie Creek Road Noosaville QLD

“Alex is the best agent we have ever used”.T & M Hall, Noosa Waters

“Alex was exceptional. Achieved in three weeks what another agent could not in 5 years. I have no hesitation recommending her”. M Thomson, Noosa Heads

“The most professional agent in Noosa”.J & H Lloyd, Noosaville

“Without doubt, Alex is the most professional, hardworking, motivated and honest agent that we have ever met”. B & P Newbert, Noosa Heads

“We’ve bought and sold 10 properties over the last 23 years and Alex Harris is by far the best agent we’ve ever dealt with”. A & C McKenzie, Noosa Heads

“The most positive interaction we’ve experienced in over 20 real estate deals to date”. R & L Broadley, Tewantin

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