SETTING SUN FILM FESTIVAL – THE PALM

MONDAY MAY 06. 8.30pm

 

 

Cut Off   comedy

A true millennial horror story.

Director: Ryan Cauchi

Dur. 1.00

 

Miss Guided     documentary

Follow Hugo as he gets to know The Beastie Girls and what it is like to be a drag queen in Melbourne.  We will follow Hugo and The Beastie Girls in discovering what it is like to be part of the Melbourne queer drag community, uncovering that it is not always about glitz and glamour. Hugo will explore this foreign world that he is immersed in as he will be forced to face his fears.

Director: Hugo Vadasz

Dur. 12.30

 

Legacy    science fiction

Children in a cave listen as a woman, who might be their aunty, tells the story of how their ancestors destroyed the world.

Director: Barry Mitchell

Dur. 6.45

 

Little Off The Top    animation

In an environment that does not welcome visual differences, there exists a man who differs in physical stature. This animated short film, is an analysis of issues revolving around visual appearance, male status and diversity .
Director: Nitsan Mileikowski

Dur. 3.15

 

Shimmer   documentary

Step into Anna Kolusniewskia’s costume studio and workshop in Vernon Street to see her exquisite metallic and theatrical creations.

Director: Heather van Heerwaarden

Dur. 5.00

 

Paralyse – Endless Heights    experimental

An aspiring dancer torn between faith and sexuality.

Director: Thomas Elliott

Dur. 3.43

 

Still Life  drama

Still Life is a reflection on time, memory and the nature of photogaphy.  It is played out in a day in the suburbs after a young girl discovers an old polaroid camera at a local garage sale.

Director: Thuy Vy

Dur. 6.01

 

Flood of Life   comedy

Flood of Life is a romantic comedy with awkward people. A shy woman is infatuated with an embalmer, she needs an excuse to talk to him, and that becomes a matter of life and death.

Director: Konrad McCarthy

Dur. 14.24

 

The Last Babushka Doll  drama

In the mystical Blue Mountains, a paramedic faces his most confronting case. With seven seconds to decide, will he follow rules to prolong a patient’s suffering or risk his career by ending their pain? The Last Babushka Doll stars actors from some of Australia’s most iconic films and TV dramas – Anne-Louise Lambert (Picnic at Hanging Rock), Tiriel Mora (The Castle), Joanne Samuel (Mad Max), Chris Gabardi (The Secret Life of Us), Beth Champion (Brides of Christ), Don Bridges (Romper Stomper) and Keiran King (The Dr Blake Mysteries).

Director:  Angelo Salamanca

Dur. 14.16

 

One Fine Day  3D animation   Koreah

These days, in our busy lifestyles, it’s difficult to find an opportunity to share affection with our neighbors and end our day face-to-face with family. The house owner grandmother brings together the three families with a heart-filled feast.
Director: Seong Ho Jang

Dur. 3.50

 

Baba Desi  documentary

In forests east of Melbourne, 88-year-old Des Bergen has transformed himself into local icon Baba Desi, becoming an activist, cultural figure, and most notably, a wizard.

Director: Alex Lowes

Dur. 11.05

 

Starvation  animation     Iran

A hungry wolf gets stuck in stereotypes about being the big bad wolf of the story. She has to flee when everybody accuses her to violence and murder. She faces the danger of getting killed.

Director: Zahra Rostampour

Dur: 7.12

 

The Visitor    drama

Awakened in the dead of night by a frantic young woman on the run, Naomi grapples with a situation that defies belief and must decide how far she will go to protect her visitor from rapidly encroaching danger.

Director: Justin Olstein

Dur. 10.09

 

Home is Here   animation

The story is about a lily livered fisherman who remembers a life changing experience.

Director: Suejee Lee

Dur. 2.52