MDFF Shorts Session 2
Memory Collector (Dir: Teddy Grouya - 20m)
A part-time archivist with a passion for old home movies scours thrift stores for VHS tapes, determined to reunite the cherished moments they contain with their original owners.
Tiny Solution to a Big Problem (Dir: Danielle Lester - 20m)
A first-time film maker but experienced built environment academic embarks on a journey of self-discovery while building her own tiny house. As a response to the current housing crisis, Danielle documents her journey from delivery through to living in the house. She shares the highs and lows of creating a sustainable future for herself, while motivating and inspiring others to do the same.
Foundation (Dir: Jack Hinz - 7m)
Conversations with Amy Le Fleur (Dir: Janna Saige Wong – 8m)
An artist documentary about Amy Le Fleur and how she conveys strong messages about the patriarchy through her art.
Growing Pains (Dir: Frankie Côdd – 9m)
Watching My Leg Burn (Dir: Ahmed Alsaady (5m)
Victim of attack returns to the place where his leg was burned and he could only watch.
The Legend of Tibrogargan (Dir: Anna Doyle – 11m)
This experimental home movie explores Australian identity. Growing up in France, Anna Doyle felt disconnected from her roots. Ten years after her last visit, she pays homage to her ancestors using her grandfather's orchestral composition and radio recording, filming the Australian landscape to thread sounds, smells, and images that form her vision of this formerly colonized and flood-torn country.
While We Still Have Time (Dir: Ava Gimshaw-Hall – 15m)
While We Still Have Time is the debut from daughter-cum-documentary filmmaker, Ava Grimshaw-Hall, who embarks on a poignant journey to connect with her sperm donor father John, as he battles an aggressive cancer. Together, they explore their unique bond, seeking understanding and closure amidst life’s uncertainties.
20m post-film Q&A with filmmakers.
Commences | Saturday, 19 Jul 2025 |
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Rating | E15+ |
Genre | Documentary |
Running Time | 95 |
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Session times for the new cinema week, commencing each Thursday, will be released the Tuesday afternoon prior