Join us for an evening of short films from Western Sydney filmmakers, a panel with discussion, food and networking.

” I believe short films are one of the most exciting mediums, as they can give me a specific snapshot of another person’s life, story or culture– elements that I have always found fascinating. Short films are also an accessible way for filmmakers with a small budget to freely express their visual perspectives without limitations or a bureaucracy swaying them in a particular direction. The evening will also be unique as it will allow conversation with other creatives. ” James Elazzi – curator

Filmmakers on the evening will include Gabriel Faatau’uu-Satiu, Mohammad Awad and James Elazzi, curated by James Elazzi.

Panel moderated by Nola Bartolo.

Yannis (2022)
Written, Produced and Directed by James Elazzi (2022) 14mins (uncut version*)

Yannis, a first-generation Greek/ Lebanese Australian older teenager has been rejected by his family for being gay and now lives under a bridge, working the local beats as a sex-worker. Omar, his best friend, once in the same situation as Yannis, is now determined to better his life and begins to pull away.
Awards
— Lebanese Film Festival 2022
— Canberra Short Film Festival Official Selection 2022
— Melbourne Queer Film Festival Official Selection 2022
— Lift Off Global Network First-Time Filmmakers Sessions Pinewood Studios Official Selection 2022
— LGBTQIA+ Los Angeles Film Festival 2022 Official Selection 2022
— Black Cat Award International Film Festival 2022

Breaking Bread
Written and Directed by Gabriel Faatau’uu-Satiu

Set in the greater western Sydney, Breaking Bread (Fagogo/Povi Masima) is a dark and ironic story set at a family to’ona’i, in which the matriarch of a large blended Samoan family reveals an alternative history of colonialism and its impact on eating habits.

Beauty Marks (2020)
Written and Directed by Mohammad Awad

A piece which dives into vulnerability, toxic masculinity, Eurocentric beauty standards, internalised homophobia and queer love.

The Messenger (2020)
Written and Directed by Mohammad Awad

A visual poem exploring the nuance of Queer, Arab and Muslim identity through the lens of prayer, ritual and returning to homeland.

Apricot (2017)
5 mins
Writer: Nisrine Amine
Director: Lara Del Arte
Flickerfest Kids 2017

10-year old Margaret Mary has a problem. A dentureless, dribbling problem to be exact. Will her efforts to get rid of her elderly grandmother pay off?

Cast & Credits

Directors

Nola Bartolo
Nisrine Amin
James Elazzi
Mohammad Awad
Gabriel Faatau’uu-Satiu

 

 

Accessibility

In English

Wheelchair accessible

Companion Card accepted

Assistive Hearing system available (FM)

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