SETTING SUN FILM FESTIVAL – RISING SUN
SUNDAY MAY 05, 10am
Change The Date Comedy
When the Holidays come together to discuss Australia Day and its controversial date, what could go wrong?
Director: Eliza Broad
Dur. 7.09
Collins St, 9am animation
The hero in the adventure genre also grows or matures throughout the story, and their quest generally leads to some form of self-discovery or discovery of something about the world they inhabit.
Director: Sabrina Phillips
Deep Storage experimental
A teenage female protagonist takes a journey into her own mind. The setting of self-storage facility with endless corridors and rows of coloured doors is a metaphor for the subconscious, as the protagonist traverses through the dark recesses of their mind and the villain she encounters is a manifestation of the heroine’s insane nature.
Director: Henry Lucas
Dur. 6.13
Tease drama
“tease” explores the the life of a teenage girl and the discomfort she experiences whilst struggling to ‘fit in’ within society.
Director: Olivia Hector, Jasmine Nolan-James, Ingrid Burkhardt-Wang, Greta Shannon
Dur. 6.13
Cosplay: A Wearable Art documentary
Cosplay has always been portrayed as ˜dressing up for adults. Cosplay is a term used to describe a practice that allows people to immerse themselves in a fanbase, by portraying themselves as their favourite character. Cosplay: A Wearable Art’ follows the journey of three diverse cosplayers as they show the world of cosplay and what is involved in pursuing their creativity and passion.
Director: Charlotte Baker
Dur. 9.18
Stain drama
A woman is the driver in a hit and run accident and is haunted by the guilt of the young girl she killed.
Director: Anna van Heerwaarden, Ashley Brooks, Jennifer Coster, Emily Yeoman
Dur. 3.36
Leased animation
A new neighbour moves in next door, but after a horrific accident, it all turns sour.
Director: Madelaine Jamieson
Dur. 5.26
One Second In Time drama
One Second In Time follows the life of Adam, the protagonist, through his melancholy and somewhat mind-numbing view on life, as he reminisces his past and tries to invigorate the optimism he was once engulfed in as a child. The story is layered by narrations from the protagonist as an older wiser man, recounting his values and experiences.
Director: Edward Collins
Dur. 7.45
Super Steve comedy
A mockumentary following the life of school student Steve who thinks he is a super hero, throughout the film we learn about what he does and how he does it but tensions rise as Steve’s arch nemesis is introduced. This film explores the idea of youthful imagination, mixed with comedy and intrigue.
Director: Orlando Catoggio
Dur. 5
Paper Caper comedy
A short comedy heist film in which three high school students plan to steal copies of their forthcoming exam papers.
Director: Finn Hartnett
Dur. 8.39
Why? Claymation
A stop-motion clay man develops an understanding of his world and learns not to jump to conclusions so quickly.
Director: Simon Digby
Dur. 2.21
Unforgettable drama
A short teen drama about moving on and overcoming the traumas of the past.
Director: Charles Crawley
Dur. 4.47
Refresh drama
A coming of age drama looking at the impact of social media addiction and identity stereotypes on teens.
Director: Liam Evans
Dur. 5.48
Framed drama
Grief stricken Damien is stuck in a loop of routine and timing. His life is dominated by past his memories and time. Conflict occurs, forcing Damien to break his routine and view the beauties of the world around him.
Director: Heath McCullough
Dur. 8.59
The Grounded Astronaut drama
A young girl struggles to keep her head afloat while drowning in the overload work of school.
Director: Monimar Mancillas
Dur. 8.18
Disposal comedy
It’s green bins tonight…
Directors: Oliver Crawford Smith & Oliver Bailey
Dur. 7.32
Missing Mr Bear comedy
A girl’s bear goes on his own adventure as she wonders the landscape contemplating where he could be.
Directors: Ella Crowley & Inge Gevers
Dur. 5.00
Samuel Baker – Student, Friend and Fire fighter documentary
Samuel Baker is a student at Yarraville Special Developmental School. During the process of telling us about his time as a student, he inadvertently saves the school.
Director: Greg Gozdz
Dur. 5.52
It’s Just A Game drama
A dramatic portrait of the moral challenges faced by teenagers today with focus on text messaging.
Director: Kristofer Hyde
Dur. 5.42
Polar Opposites drama
A short film that portrays the battle an individual has within their mind – essentially between the good and the bad. However, in the conclusion of this psychological thriller it seems that even the good must be evil to win.
Director: Vadhana Anil Ram
Dur. 7.08