2025 Programme

After the Coffee Goes Cold

An isolated woman struggles to escape the obsessive cycle of making her late grandmother a cup of coffee.

Writer, Director, Co-Producer, Cinematographer, Editor – Juniper Dew 
Juniper Dew is a multi-disciplinary filmmaker with a penchant for caramel slice, Allen’s teeth lollies, long blacks with crema, twiddling with tech, and reminiscing about the days of the early internet. Constantly looking for ways to weave unheard, underrepresented stories into a fusion of cinema, visual and written art.
( https://www.instagram.com/juni_film.mp4/ )

Dissimulator

An astronaut, investigating the crash of a space station on a distant desert planet, receives a signal that water has been found. Sweaty and exhausted, she eagerly follows the signal deep into the belly of a mysterious cave.

Writer, Animator – Holland Kerr
Holland Kerr is an American born illustrator and animator, based in Melbourne, Australia. They have over a decade of experience in illustration and graphic design, creating for television, video games and film. Holland’s work centers emotionally rich and dynamic images, with a focus on line, weight and shadow.art
( https://www.hollandkerrdesigns.com/animation & https://cara.app/hollandkerrdesigns )

Focus on Me

A gradual removal of filmic elements to create focus on the individual.

Filmmaker – Louis Neylon-Williams
Louis Neylon-Williams is an Australian writer/director, musician and actor. He released his first short film ‘Focus on Me’ in 2025. As an actor, he has worked professionally in Australian theatre for 7 years, working with Black Swan State Theatre Company, Yirra Yaakin, DADAA, WAYTCo and pvi collective.
( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35541871/ )

In Human Skin

In 1950s America, an Alien arrives on Earth and stumbles upon a film premiere. The Alien watches from the shadows, enchanted by the star actor and the adoration he commands. That night, it follows the actor home, attempting to mimic his every word, motion, and expression becoming uncanny and obsessive.

Filmmakers – Kai Tan & Rayner Lim
Currently studying at Swinburne University, co-directors Kai Tan & Rayner Lim explore themes of artistry, the human connection, and dreamlike experiences. They embrace a visual style that inspires wonder while pushing the limits of traditional storytelling, inviting their audiences to experience a world that is both surreal and profoundly human.
( https://www.instagram.com/inhumanskin.film & https://www.instagram.com/theorangeducks/ )

Martyr

A woman with dementia struggles to piece together who she once was before her autonomy was lost and in the process uncovers disturbing memories about the nursing home she is now trapped in.

Director – Oliver Cameron
Oliver Cameron is an Australian actor, writer and director living in Paris, France. He is known for his work both behind and in front of the camera on various Australian and European short and feature films.
( https://www.instagram.com/martyr_shortfilm/ )

Red Moon

A coming-of-age tale of two girls who dance through the ups and downs of life together, learning about their changes growing up and navigating through womanhood.

Writer, Animator- Kath Yuan
Kath Yuan is a Melbourne-based animator and storyboard artist, a top graduate of RMIT University’s Bachelor of Animation program with a Dean’s Award Special Mention. Specialising in 2D animation, she creates emotionally engaging stories. Kath is excited to contribute to the animation community through projects like Red Moon.
( https://kaisunstreehole.carrd.co/ )

The Birthday Tape

It’s seven-year-old Amy’s special day, her mum excitedly prepares a cake for her. But when Amy wonders if her dad will be there, her mum faces a difficult choice — should she tell Amy the truth, or protect her from it?

Director – Marko Regalo
Marko Regalo is a 21-year-old Filipino-Australian filmmaker currently pursuing a Bachelor of Film at Deakin University. With a deep passion for storytelling, he is dedicated to bringing Asian narratives to the big screen, striving to create authentic and impactful cinematic experiences.
( https://www.instagram.com/tbt.shortfilm/ )

The Moon Has Come To Lead Me

Amidst the quiet docks of the early 20th century, Malcolm wrestles with the solitude of his unspoken love for his co-worker, John.

Filmmakers – Dominic Campaniello & William Singleton
Dominic Campaniello (writer, director) and William Singleton (writer, producer) are both graduates of Flinders University, where they earned degrees in creative arts. They share an unyielding passion for filmmaking and a commitment to telling stories that explore personal hardship – often through a meditative lens.
( https://www.instagram.com/thelatedomcampaniello/ & https://www.instagram.com/w.singleton03/ )

This Foraged Thread

Inspired by lost words from a late father’s burned novel, an artist sets out to explore cycles, memory and connection through three metres of red fabric.

Filmmaker – Lana Lusina
Lana Lusina is a multimedia artist born in Kazakhstan, now living and creating on Gadigal and Dharawhal land
( https://lanalusina.carrd.co/ )