The Over the Fence Film Festival

The Murdoch Guild has managed to secure the 16th annual Over the Fence Film Festival to be held in the Nexus Theater. 15 short films from local and international film makers will be screened. This event is free to all Guild members and $10 for non-members. There will be popcorn and drinks available on the night.

The 16th Over The Fence Comedy Film Festival is here…

This year’s program offers insight into the minds of comic filmmakers on the nature, peculiarity and madness of “Death, Love, and Desire”. Their visions take us on one wild ride that will have you proud to be a human being in one moment, to the point that leaves you pondering mankind’s absurdities. And they don’t stop there – these filmmakers delve deep looking at the peculiar ways humans can be … well… “Human”. With all our foibles! But, a warning – there are ‘bloody’ moments, …. that are just “bloody funny!”

Film Festival Program

1. Judges

Australia (NSW), 7 minutes

Director & Writer Matt Goodrich Producer Michael Nicholls Cast Ben Adams, Damien Vennell, Erin Klein, Keith Gordon, Michelle Merenda, Steve Hayden

A group of six inept short film judges must race against the clock to select the finalists for this year’s competition.

2. Afghan

Canada. 5 mins

Director, Writer, Produce; Pardis Parker Cast; Mark Little & Pardis Parker

An afternoon surprise forces two friends to make the best of a bad situation. Afghan is an award-winning short film about hate crimes, humour and friendship. 

3. Funny Webcam Effects

Spain. 2 mins

Writer, Producer, Director Néstor Fernández Cast Javier Botet

Dealing with bad news when you playing with a new toy…. Sometimes its irresistible. 

4. Titanic Love

UK. 22 mins

Writer, Producer, Director; Mark Pressdee Cast; Alex Edwardson, Susannah Felicty Wells

Lucy has found a Titanic Love cruise and wants to relive the Hollywood dream. Jack does not, they can’t afford it and Lucy is furious. Their relationship hits rough waters and Jack calls on best friend Delroy for advice and a cheap alternative. True to form, Delroy and his trusty sidekick Jaz have a cunning plan, but can disaster be averted?

5. No Respire

Spain. 2 Mins

Director, Writer, Producer and Actor; Ricky Merino

Who hasn’t held their breath under water? We hardly ever pass a minute but… what if it’s just not a game? This is the story of a man who determined to break his own record in his bathtub, and immerses himself in the ghosts of his past with one objective: to find the mermaid. All he has to do is “don’t breathe, she will come…”

6. House Cocktail

UK 2mins.

Writer, Producer, Director; James Kibbey Cast; Mark Chavez, Laura Haddock, Shenoah Allen

A likeable loser uses his imagination to outwit a sinister barman and win the affections of the girl of his dreams. Will the intangible win out against the tangible?

7. Now, That’s Cute

USA. 2.28 Mins

Director; Mark Nickelsburg Writer; Aaron Ballard Producer; Raymond McAnally Cast Christina Norris, Aaron Ballard, Lacy J. Dunn

Sometimes some things are just so cute, they must be destroyed! It’s a bad day at the office when Nancy, an otherwise genteel office – worker, goes on a rampage destroying all things cute ….

8. Pain in the Keyhole.

Australia (SA). 7 Mins

Writer, Producer, Director; Kurt Roberts Cast; David Collins

After David finds a note in his mailbox, he follows the simple instructions of swallowing the key to receive the treasure. Unfortunately David discovers the key unlocks more than just treasure. David will do anything to unlock the treasure chest…. Anything….’

INTERMISSION

9. The Things My Father Never Taught Me

Australia (WA) 7 mins

Writer / Director: Burleigh Smith Producers: Jennah Bannear, Peter McIntosh Cast; Burleigh Smith, Aiden Papamihail, Bridie Carter

Melvin gives dating advice to his three-year-old son. He teaches him to dress well, act with confidence and spend time with the right crowd. The results are disastrous. And then Melvin meets Mary, an attractive single mother, and his womanising skills are put to the test.

10. Best of Both Worlds

USA. 13 Mins

Writer, Director; Michael Dunker Producer; David Lawson Cast; Alex Ruiz, Emily Button, Kevin Brooks

Struggling to find a normal woman, Charlie meets Michelle one night, and questions if he can accept the ‘Best of Both Worlds’ when she reveals she turns into a guy named Michael during the day.

11. The Train

Canada. 1.5 Mins

Director, Writer, Produce; Pardis Parker Cast; Colin Mochrie & Pardis Parker

Peter learns a valuable lesson on the train ride home from work – one person’s funny line may not be everyone’s….

12. Ringwood

Australia (Vic) 6.45 mins

Director & Writer Megan Palinkas Producer; Pennie Brown Cast; Simon Russell, Cassandra Magrath, Scott Major

Waiting for a delayed train at the most notorious station in Melbourne, Chris is about to make some new friends – whether he wants to or not.

13. Division Azul

Spain. 12.46 mins

Director & Writer; Sergi Marti Producer; Jordi Abarca Cast; Marc Martínez & Álvaro Cervantes

Leningrad, summer 1943 -
German attempts to conquer the strategic city of Leningrad have failed miserably. 
Hitler, desperate, plays his last available card: ‘Mission Spark’. 
But to carry out the mission he will need his best men. He will need the Spanish soldiers of the BLUE DIVISION.

14. ‘max x’ - The Camera

Germany. 2 mins

Writer, Producer, Director & Actor; Dave Packer

Episode ‘The New Camera – max x.’ tries out his new digital camera. But, surprise, surprise, things don’t go as planned. ‘max x.’ – a hapless hero in the daily struggle for survival.

15. Future Histories

Australia (NSW). 7 mins

Director; Team Effort Producer; Rachel Jansen Cast; Michael Sloan, Henry Stone, Greg Larsen, Sam Campbell

Neil Armstrong is from the future, must pass his final History Exam. Unfortunately for Neil, time travelling to the past is not as unique as it sounds…..