White Lies Trailer. Director Greg Moran #sydfest2024 Selection.
When his well intentioned lies to get his daughter a scholarship escalate and spiral out of control Dave has to choose between having money and power, and being a good role model for his daughter.
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Love is Dead Trailer. Director Dylan Poihipi #sydfest2024 Selection.
An evening drive through The Tunnel forces Yellow to face her relationship with Pink. She's confronted by Orange, Blue and The Light which help her comes to terms with what she already knew.
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Dos Bros Force Trailer. Director Jyothi Kalyan Sura #sydfest2024 Selection.
In a struggling immigrant household, a little girl’s birthday wish, and her brother’s well-intentioned mistake teach their workaholic father that being present for their family is as important as working for their future.
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The Pool Trailer. Director Erica Yen Chin Long, Cristobal Olguin #sydfest2024 Selection.
When a lonely suburban pool reminisces about its life, it brings up memories of a young couple and its journey with them as they fall in love and face life’s trials and tribulations.
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The Muralz Trailer. Director Jeremy Lee #sydfest2024 Selection.
Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, Penang Street in Malaysia lay quiet and empty. As murals come to life, Azam, a diligent food delivery rider, is accompanied by his very own creations, the Three Murals. These animated characters follow him on his rounds, aiding him in delivering food to locals while helping those in need, making a positive impact on the community.
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Raj - Lost & Found Trailer. Director Saraswathi Vani Balgam #sydfest2024 Selection.
A young man learns his family’s dark secret and is unable to accept the truth about his identity. Lost amongst strangers, he wanders aimlessly in the “The Kumbha mela” only to find the truth.
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PENTACLUB [The Club of Five] Trailer. Director Roberto Strazzarino #sydfest2024 Selection.
The year is 1968. Five teenage boys dream of running a movie theater in which they will not show pro-war films.
One summer afternoon Giò, Delfo, Max, Ricky and Paolo learn to become trusted friends, indispensable to one another.
A coming-of-age, adventure film about friendship, one with small but large rebellious acts that signal the end of childhood and the beginning of adulthood.
A group of friends, who met in the 1960s, was essential to the film’s production. In fact, the production design and costume departments were entrusted by the director to lifelong friends with whom he shared his early experiments with 8mm film whilst the screenplay was written by the director and his wife. Therefore, Pentaclub is a film about friendship, both on the screen and behind the scenes. Other departments were handled by professionals.
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Overclocking Trailer. Director Alexander Vikulov #sydfest2024 Selection.
A hero awakens in a mining farm powered by human brains, with no memory of who he is or how he got there. Under pressure from aggressive orderlies trying to administer a mysterious injection, he discovers superhuman reflexes and intellect, allowing him to overcome his adversaries and escape to freedom.
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River and House Trailer. Director CHEUK YIN CHEUNG #sydfest2024 Selection.
River and House is a captivating documentary that delves into the profound connection between artists and the iconic Queenslander houses, exploring the significance of these architectural gems in Brisbane culture and the imminent threat they face.
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Unseen Trailer. Director Alex Nesic #sydfest2024 Selection.
One Liner: A young Vagabond, stranded on an alien planet with nothing but her little robot, searches foreign lands to find a connection with her home.
Paragraph Synopsis: A young Vagabond is stranded on an alien planet. She is alone, except for her invisible robot companion, Affix, who she can see through their symbiotic connection. With only Affix to guide her, the Vagabond follows a signal source - her last link to home. When an encounter with the planet’s strange inhabitants leaves Affix damaged, the Vagabond must find the signal source and save her friend before the foreign land consumes them.
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Rhythm to the Pocket Trailer. Director Maria Tran #sydfest2024 Selection.
Sabina Sandoval, a Native-American drummer who suffers a back injury, ending her 35-year career. Unable to play, she discovers hand drumming and creates the non-profit program "Free to Be Me Kool Kid Drummers." With a team of volunteers, they visit prisons, convalescent homes, and schools, using the power of drumming to inspire self-discovery and healing. Through Sabina's journey, the film celebrates the transformative nature of music, the strength of community, and the unyielding spirit that emerges from life's unexpected beats.
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Djaambi Trailer. Director Joel Brown #sydfest2024 Selection.
Djaambi centres on Reg, a young Indigenous man, transitioning between past decisions, and the new. Made raw in the wake of the death of his close cousin, Tjarrah, Reg’s experiences with racism at the hands of his work colleague challenge his sense of identity, making him anxious. Embarking on a spiritual journey, reflecting on the past to reassure his present decisions, Tjarrah guides Reg through his grief. Djaambi touches on contemporary, and often unseen by the privileged, themes of racism and mental health, while navigating one’s place in Australian society, illustrating the impact of cultural overload and the aftermath of trauma.
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