So I've been on the Flickerfest jury for 2009. Honestly, this is the most ridiculously hard judging gig I've ever had. Firstly because I'm watching upwards of 1000 minutes of film in less than 7 days. Secondly - and more importantly - the films are almost universally brilliant.
Yes there's a fair share of "Awkward Loner + Artful Silence + Girl = Short Film" but even those flicks are mostly well-executed. Some of the best movies have been associated with Italy's Web+TV hub Qoob.tv. I particularly love David Michod's Netherland Dwarf about a kid, a dad and a bunny rabbit. It's been selected for Sundance. I'd love to post it online for you but I can't find it just yet. I can however post I Love Sarah Jane by one of Michod's collaborators Spencer Susser. It's a zombie flick love story starring one of Australia's best young actresses Mia Wasikowska (In Treatment, Tim Burton's new Alice in Wonderland). Check it out (Whack it in full-screen too)
PS - I really need to redesign this site to be wider. Apologies:)
2 comments:
You forgot thirdly: whichever film you decide wins is eligible to be nominated for an academy award.
Might see you at closing night, dude.
More accurately i think the equation is:
"Awkward Loner + Artful Silence + X = short film"
where X is any number of variables, but most likely:
-an abusive or distant father
-a schoolyard bully
-a mundane but life changing experience
-all of the above
Speaking of which im the director of one such film! My name's Grant, we met at the closing night of flickerfest... i directed one of the awkward loner + abusive father numbers - called Legacy... for short.
If you're still willing i'd love to try get a scintillating quote from you re: Legacy for promotional purposes. Not mention any feedback/wisdom you're willing to share. It'd be greatly appreciated!
You can email me at grants @ thepenguinempire.com (after removing the spaces that are there to out-smart those crafty spam bots... silly old spam bots.)
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