Short films from local and emerging Melbourne filmmakers and international films screening at Kindred Studios.

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One Last Summer - Comedy
Dir. Xavier Lacaille
France 16:23
As the summer break comes to an end, Cédric, Romain and Carlos’ friendship gets rocky while playing what might be their last Warhammer game together.

Portrait Age - Drama
Dir. Grace Louey
United Kingdom 11:38
When teenager Siah decides to take a nude selfie, she feels both exhilarated and mature. But when she receives news that her photo has been shared, Siah’s sexual agency all but evaporates before her.

Home - Animation
Dir. Mark Bernard
Australia 4:00
We follow the story of a person born in Australia with Indian roots, navigating the challenges of fitting into a culturally intricate society. 

Roses - Drama, Queer
Dir. Coral Knights
United Kingdom 15:29
Rosa unexpectedly finds herself spending an evening out alone as her daughter throws an 18th birthday party in their house. 

Terramuri - Experimental
Dir. Katrina Lolicato
Australia 2:04
This experimental short film utilises discarded original 16mm film stock from NASA’s Gemini 4 crewed spaceflight in 1965 and from a 1972 Melbourne University expedition across the widest points of the lands we now call Australia, along with 8mm film stock from my family’s personal archive.

Brothers - Drama
Dir. Monty Harper
Dir. Australia 9:30
Two best friends juggle responsibilities and put their relationship to the test after an incident occurs at a party. Filmed and set in the inner western suburbs of Melbourne.

Soles - Youth
Dir. Kalani Gacon
Australia 19:58
In the small Australian town of Katoomba, there is a myth that if you throw your shoes over the powerlines at the exact moment the train passes, a wish is granted that can bend time and space. 

Cuppa Chai - Drama
Dir. Amit Kaur
United Kingdom 10:18
After the death of her Nani Ji, eighteen-year-old Mira arrives back in her hometown and is confronted by the fact that she knows very little about the woman who passed away.