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Lost, among the sands of time, our protagonist looks for a way out.

In the summer 1948, a well-dressed man was discovered dead on the beach at Somerton Park. No injuries, no identification, and every label removed from his clothing. There was no one missing who fit his description. A dead man with no name.

Has your mind escaped you?

Evelyn Everyone is stuck, single and lonely. On her thirty-third birthday she makes a final bid for love, in the online world of ‘Second Life.’ But as Eve immerses herself in this unreal cyber world, she begins to realize that her fantasy lover is not who she initially imagined. As Eve’s world is turned upside down, and inside out, she realizes that this is her opportunity to grab a second chance at not only love, but life.

Third of 6 animated shorts made for Nickelodeon.

They say it's your birthday ... and there's no one better than the Beat Bugs to serenade you with a festive Beatles tune!

An intensely personal story tracing the last day of the filmmaker’s brother and the impossible fight against the gridlocked city to save him.

Anoka feels deep emptiness in the world around her, until one day her heart starts glowing. She finds filling her heart can mean breaking it, when the one you love is possessed by something else.

Ghouls, mutants, zombies, bloodsuckers, ghosts, freaks, vampires and demons are brought back from the dead and reanimated into ectoplasmic goop - it's Halloween, Trick or Treat.

Follow the Companion Sky Spirit through a virtual walk on Country – emerging from the depths of subterranean soils to a ground-level play space, ascending to meet the celestial clouds. kajoo yannaga is at once a cinematic story, an immersive two-channel projection and a gamified journey guided by First Nations knowledges. Through real-time motion tracking mapping body movement, connect to place and be transported to a vivid Spirit realm sprinkled with signs and signals for those who look to see. With self-determination and generosity in mind, the completion of each circular story cycle pulls you back to start again. Leave kajoo yannaga with a newfound understanding of our shared responsibilities for united, intergenerational healing.

In the late 19th century, South Australia was in the grip of a mighty drought. Farmer’s wives had almost no agency – they were chattel, like the land itself, which had in turn been stolen. It was the women who carried the mercilessness of the men’s rage against the land. Adapted from the poem Dust by Anna Spargo-Ryan.

A collection of short 'metric' films, the contents of which are determined through various formulaic processes, i.e., a series of coin tosses etc.

Alex the musician takes us through her experience with tinnitus – it’s hard to turn off but it can be turned down.

The epic side of urban life as seen through the slightly distorted lens of a city-wandering artist.

A 1982 animated sci-fi adventure that still resonates today. The world is running out of energy - war looms between the 2 superpowers. A mysterious Black Planet is discovered in the universe. Secret Agents Freddy Fairweather and Marigold Muffet set out on hair-raising adventures that take them under the sea, across the country, and into outer space to find a secret formula which could well decide which side will land on the Black Planet first.

A young boy struggles to prove himself to his mother as they hunt fantastical creatures in the wilderness.

Sometimes the heart follows its own rhythm and life has to fit in around that

Australian Short Film directed by Sonia Hofmann

A young woman in her thirties feels very happy and excited – she has a partner, everything in her life is under control, so now is perfect time to have a baby. Unfortunately, that's not as easy as it sounds...

First of 6 animated shorts made for Nickelodeon.

A young woman who yearns to become a concert pianist is rescued from a sleazy cabaret by a mysterious cat burglar with whom she falls in love.

Tells the story of an impoverished young man who dreams/​fantasizes/​hallucinates about his adventures in a post-holocaust Sydney of the future, where all is polluted and survival depends upon the theft of oxygen.

A tactile, layered animation in paint improvised in response to Andrew Schultz’s work for bassoon and piano.

An intriguing exploration of the changing impact of speed on our ability to view an image and construct meaning and narrative.

The accident that threatens to shut down the animation studio “Leuc” is more complicated than it first appears.

In rural Ghana, Clara faces the challenges of teaching, as her students discover the happiness of having wheels.

A citizen needs rescuing. Luckily there’s a superhero on hand. He just needs somewhere to change into his costume.

Nate and Steve make a new website!!

A grieving woman moves through a churchyard at night and attracts the attention of one of the stone guardians of the church.

Two high school best friends reunite at a party. Manti, the cheery yet awkward manticore, tries to reconnect with her old pal Arch the Angel - but it isn't long before the rift between them begins to reveal itself.

One tentacle at a time she is drawn backwards into an ever-darkening world beyond the greenhouse.

Zaky's Adventures -The Earth Has a Fever’ takes children on an exciting journey of discovery that not only entertains but also educates us about Climate Change and what we can do for the environment. Through the creepy forests of Shadow Valley to riding down the raging rapids, Zaky & his friends embark on a great adventure, learning the importance of friendship, teamwork and making new friends along the way.

A door that's leads to something more.

'The Girl Who Cried Sick' follows a child hypochondriac as her escalating attention-seeking lies lead her parents to dismiss her complaints when she becomes genuinely ill. Inspired by the cautionary tale 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf', this hand-crafted animation gives humour and heart to a grim true story. The intention for this production was to create a film that accentuates the tactile nature of stop-motion animation technology to immerse the audience in the colourful narrative world. The intricate sets, dynamic lighting and complex sound design enrich the visual experience, and encourage audiences to reflect upon their own childhood stories.

Whilst their parents are off trainspotting, two siblings wake to find an elderly woman baking scones in their kitchen.

Why do babies cry? And how on earth do you stop them? A sadly amusing examination of the human condition, this striking hand-drawn animation sets a breakneck pace as we delve into the realm of the subconscious.

Second of 6 animated shorts made for Nickelodeon.

Boxhead was Flying with the other birds.

Night Creatures will introduce audiences to animated cinema-goers who take the form of fruit bats – beloved creatures of the night, which flock into the skies in parallel with the nocturnal rhythms.

Young Bleue finds herself lost at sea amidst a violent storm that alters her world beyond recognition. In a subterranean, aquatic land, she must confront her fears and find a way by believing in herself.

It’s Mother’s Day - what to do? Breakfast in bed sounds like the perfect plan. What could possibly go wrong!

Hugh Jass has become Mayor of the glowing city of Globetopia, giving him the chance to bring his evil plans to life. Follow Cody as he attempts to stop Hugh Jass and save Globetopia from impending doom.

Papunya animated story

Being a third-culture Korean kid growing up in the Western world, Tae-Young had a strange time navigating through cultural affiliation. Inspired by a mix of American/Japanese media, Tae-Young create stories that people can connect with to help them feel less alone through their characters. "Create art just to create art. Don't follow whatever's trendy or be motivated by money. Creating what you love the most is so much more rewarding and fulfilling.

A young woman returns to a special place from her childhood.

Director Ben Joseph Andrews suffers from a chronic vestibular condition characterised by destabilising episodes of dizziness or imbalance, whose symptoms can last anywhere from a few minutes to a few days (or longer).

This cute little short was made for the Australian Broadcasting commission, with animation by the small Rowl Greenhalgh productions.

Music lessons can be like torture and there’s just nowhere to hide and no exits available

Alone on his birthday when no one shows up to his party, Timmy embarks on a journey that ultimately reunites him with his loved ones for a heart-warming celebration.

A fusion of abstract optical soundtracks from analogue 16mm and 35mm film expanding on the 1930’s Russian experiments of Nikolai Voinov which impacted electronic music.

Get ready to light up the stage Down Under! DreamHack Melbourne 2024 will feature the first-ever hololive 3D concert in the southern-hemisphere, with performances from Houshou Marine, Tokoyami Towa, Kureiji Ollie, Pavolia Reine, Mori Calliope, and Hakos Baelz Event Website: https://dreamhack.com/melbourne/hololive

With ulterior motives in hand, a man travelling on a plane has a dastardly plan. Will he succeed?

Lola, a bitter, burnt-out drag queen dishes the dirt in this claymation, gin-soaked, stumble down memory lane. It ain't easy being gay and clay.

3DME is an exploration of gender construction in the form of a journey through space and time (real + imagined). The artist confronts her parents about the way in which they have dealt with her sexuality. Their terrifyingly naive responses reflect the all too common, conventionally held conceptions around homosexuality and transgenderism.

Beached Az is an animated cartoon series broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It is shown on both ABC1 and ABC2.

Papunya animated story of the Snake and the Tape Recorder

A plasticene animated film about a lonely lighthouse, a craggy old lighthouse keeper and a mysterious dark figure that moves in the fog. A delightful song ends this tale of unrequited love.

A blue dude and his struggles on a boat in the sea.

Public information film aimed to educate the Australian public about exercise in a fun and non-threatening manner.

"These Are the Days is about the passing of time. It is a computer animation of falling paper, with a sound-track of people counting. By combining mathematical models of different physical phenomena such as gravity, elasticity and aerodynamics I can create abstracted simulations of natural systems. As well as the formal qualities that are explored in this work, I am interested in other possible readings. The endless flow of paper suggests the meditative space of a waterfall, yet also speaks of consumption and waste. Our lives are documented by a continual stream of paper, from birth and death certificates to supermarket receipts."