Flickerfest 2007 Programme Calendar

Short Documentary - Documentary 2

Two sessions of the best international and Australian short documentaries in competition.

Total Running Time: 103
Session rating: 15+
Show date: Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Show time: 6:45 pm
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THE TRIBE

THE TRIBE
Running Time: 15
Year: 2006
Format: Video
Country: USA

THE TRIBE

Synopsis:
The Tribe weaves together archival footage, graphics, animation, Barbie dioramas and slam poetry to take audiences on an electric ride through the complex history of both the Barbie doll and the Jewish people - from Biblical times to the present day. It asks the question, what does it mean to be a member of any tribe in the 21st Century.

Award icon Indiewire's Sundance Critic's Choice 06, Best Short Doco, Nashville Film Festival 06

Festivals: Including: Sundance, Tribeca, SilverDocs 06
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
Writer: Tiffany Schlain & Ken Goldberg
Director/Producer: Tiffany Shlain

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W DRODZE (ON THE ROAD)
Running Time: 29
Year: 2005
Format: Video
Country: Poland

W DRODZE (ON THE ROAD)

Synopsis:
Jozef and Basia, a homeless married couple, journey through Poland in search of a home they could call their own. In this documentary 'road movie' they meet different people who might help them find their own place. Their two bags contain all their possessions.

Award icon Best Documentary, WWSFF, Toronto, Audience Award, Belo Horizonte.

Festivals: AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
Producer: Radek Stye
Director/Writer: Maciez Adamek

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MY BROTHER VINNIE
Running Time: 24
Year: 2006
Format: Video
Country: Australia

MY BROTHER VINNIE

Synopsis:
Aaron and Vinnie are two brothers who have grown up as each other's shadow. Aaron has established a successful career as an actor, all the while being responsible for the care of Vinnie, who has mild intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy. The journey hasn't been easy but the brothers have finally become independent.

Award icon Best Doco, Melbourne Intl Film Festival 06

Director: Steven McGregor
Producer: Sarah Bond

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I WANT TO BE A PILOT
Running Time: 11.5
Year: 2006
Format: Video
Country: Spain

I WANT TO BE A PILOT

Synopsis:
In the biggest slum of East Africa, a 12 yr-old boy has only one dream.

Award icon Audience Award, Los Angeles Film Festival 06.

Festivals: AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
Director/Writer: Diego Quemada-Diez

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MOTODROM
Running Time: 9
Year: 2006
Format: 35mm
Country: Germany

MOTODROM

Synopsis:
The world of the hellriders in their wooden barrel: men and motorbikes, speed and stunts, gasoline and adrenaline. A dying fairground attraction, portrayed in a thrilling homage with 5000 rounds per minute.

Award icon Best Documentary, Hamburg Intl Short Film Festival 06.

Festivals: 06 including: Tampere, WWSFF Toronto, Los Angeles, Edinburgh, Sao Paulo, Helsinki, Cork, Sheffield Documentary.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
Producer: Dirk Manthey
Director/Writer: Joerg Wagner

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NEVER LIKE THE FIRST TIME
Running Time: 15
Year: 2006
Format: 35mm
Country: Sweden

NEVER LIKE THE FIRST TIME

Synopsis:
A short film where four people each get to tell the story of their first time, an animated film based on documentary interviews. As we hear the people tell their stories in their own words, these are visualized in a range of different animation styles. These are stories that range from comedy to tragedy, stories from last year or from the 1920's, stories that are remembered with nostalgia, embarrassment or even horror. All these stories have one thing in common: it is never like the first time!

Award icon Special Jury Award, Tribeca 03, Best Narrative Short, Santa Cruz Film Festival 03.

Festivals: 06 Festivals Include: Brief Encounters, UK, Interfilm Berlin, Bradford Animation Festival, Cork Film Festival, Calgary Intl Film Festival, London Film Festival, Prague Short Film Festival, Sao Paulo, Edinburgh, Annecy, Clermont Ferrand, Tribeca.
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
Director: Jonas Odell