The Noosa International Film Festival will host an exclusive 70 minute screening of short films from its 2017 festival on Sunday 24 June and attendees will get the inside scoop on what’s lined up for the 2018 festival.
Festival Curator Holly Pittman has selected her favourite eight short-films drawn from a variety of genres from last year’s collection. From comedy and documentary, through to heart wrenching drama that simply draws you in through its outstanding cinematography.
On show, the Latvian chase in Just Go! got our adrenaline pumping last year and was a worthy winner of Best Humanitarian film. Not only was the concept heart-warming and original – a young double amputee foils two thugs who steal his would be girlfriend’s bag – but the action packed chase that ensued delivered incredible stunts which were nothing short of awe inspiring.
On a lighter note, Bad News from the UK won the Best Comedy prize category for its amusing take on a political skit in a pub, delivered in true newsroom style.
Also worthy of a mention is The Ravens, also a double award winner featuring iconic Aussie actors Jeremy Lindsay Taylor and Sarah Snook. This film highlights the problems of rural military families coping with the far reaching effects of PTSD.
The Best of NIFF 2017 Shorts takes place on Sunday 24 June from 3.30pm at Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas.
Tickets are $25 and available from www.niff.com.au.
