Saturday Night Newtown Sunday Morning Enmore
Australia / 7 min / Dir: Christopher Johnson / Short / 2006 / Byron Premiere
Claire wakes next to Matthew: 'not her type'. Her memories of the night before are hazy; his are more fanciful. A story of romantic possibilities.
Tres
USA / 26 min / Paula Christensen, Anna Christopher, Robert Weiermair / Short / 2007 / Australian Premiere
Three unique short stories share the same heart - an intense but fleeting moment of emotional connection between two people; based on the poetry of acclaimed Argentinean filmmaker, Carlos Hugo Christensen.
English & Portuguese with Subtitles.
Best Short Film & Cinematography Nominee.
White Sound
Australia / 5 min / Dir : Sarah Tracton / Documentary / 2007 / Byron Premiere
An experiential trip into sonic landscapes, White Sound explores the notion of a 'soundless' existence. White Sound is a space where noise, silence and imagination converge.
The Tehuacan Project
USA / 17 min / Dir: Andy Lauer / Documentary / 2007 / Australian Premiere
Young Lucia and Jesus, both deaf from preventable childhood disease, find their way to Tehuacan, Mexico where their dream for a life of sound might come true at Mexico's first school for the deaf. Narrated by Adrian Brody and produced by Brad Pitt.
English & Spanish with subtitles.
INTERMISSION
Heartlines
South Africa / 95 min / Dir: Angus Gibson / Dramatic Feature / 2006 / Australian Premiere
A second chance can change a life. For Manyisa, a convicted thief, a chance at redemption comes along when he is paroled and taken in by a pastor and his family. Pastor Jacob ( whose brother Elias died while being part of Bra Stones’ Boys), sees something of his late brother in Manyisa. Jacob’s young son S’bu sets out to befriend Manyisa and casts a tender bond between the two. Manyisa, firm in his belief that no one ever gives without expecting something in return, is suspicious of Jacob's generosity but is unwittingly drawn into assisting with the church choir. He soon finds himself pulled into the closeness of the family and the congregation. Manyisa has a chance to make a better life for himself, but Gang Boss ‘Bra Stone’ has other ideas.
English, Southern Sotho and Zulu with subtitles.
Best Dramatic Feature & Best Film Nominee.
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