FESTI VAL O F 1 0 MIN UT E THE AT R E & CABAR E T Townsville: Brisbane: Gold Coast: Gala Finals:
16 Feb - 17 Feb 20 Jun - 30 Jun 4 Jul - 14 Jul 1 Sep
WHAT IS SHORT+SWEET? Now celebrating its seventeenth year worldwide, Short+Sweet is the biggest festival of 10-minute works. Held annually in over a dozen locations around the world, Short+Sweet has already helped launch the careers of countless theatre professionals. Over 300 short plays are produced by Short+Sweet every year, bringing together artists from a variety of backgrounds and making global creative connections. Short+Sweet has been delighting audiences across Queensland for ten years with a diverse program including cutting-edge contemporary, grisly drama, outlandish comedy, sultry song and everything in between. Over 200 Queensland artists will come together to stage 10-minute works of theatre and cabaret in this exciting program. In celebration of our tenth year, we have launched two strands up in the coastal city of Townsville in November 2017. With the remaining five Strands, over 50 new short works will be performed throughout the months of June and July in Brisbane and Gold Coast. Hold on tight as you are rocketed along a roller coaster ride of dramatic pursuits by seeing up to ten plays or ten cabaret acts, each less than ten minutes long. You will get to vote for your favourite acts and send them through to the Gala Finals. A lot can happen in ten minutes‌ and we’re here to prove it!
HOW DOES IT WORK? Artists can apply to be a part of the Short+Sweet Festival in one of the five ways: Writers submit a copy of their 10-minute script for assessment Directors submit a CV for consideration Independent Theatre Company submit a proposal for their 10-minute work Cabaret Artists submit a pitch for their 10-minute cabaret act. Actors register to attend an open audition for all directors and ITCs. From the applications, we then intricately put together an exciting line up of local performance makers to present their work at the festival over seven strands. During each strand, anonymous industry judges will view and assess the performances. Audiences are also given the opportunity to nominate their favourite act and send them through to the Gala Finals. From each strand, two or more works will be selected to present at the Gala Finals. This line up will be performed over two nights at the beginning of September in the Powerhouse Theatre. At the conclusion of the performances, awards will be presented to individuals and groups for recognition of excellence.
BRISBANE STRANDS Brisbane Powerhouse (BPH) 119 Lamington Street, New Farm
GOLD COAST STRANDS Home of the Arts (HOTA) 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise
(07) 3358 8600 Brisbanepowerhouse.org
(07) 5588 4000 Hota.com.au
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BOOK NOW! Secure your tickets to the Gala Finals and witness the best short shows in Queensland! Visit brisbanepowerhouse.org or call (07) 3358 8600
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A MORE CREATIVE WORLD, MINUTES AT A TIME
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TEN YEARS IN QUEENSLAND
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WILDCARDS GUERILLA THEATRE AT ITS BEST! Wildcards are the plays that, despite being fabulous, we just couldn’t fit into the regular program. They are given one performance only on Saturday at the Visy Theatre. Furniture, props, set items , lighting and sound are all prepared the morning of the performance. There is no margin for error. The audience will experience theatre at its most raw and exciting. The actors have only 15 minutes to get a feel for the stage before they perform! Despite this short turnaround, one of our Wildcards will get access to the Gala Final through a combination of Judges (industry selected judges) and Peoples Choice (that’s you and your vote). This fast and furious round of ten-minute plays will leave you breathless. Come along and support your favourite artists in the whirlwind that is, Wildcards!
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SIRENS
By Footlights Theatrical Written by Row Blackshaw Directed by David Harrison Performed by Jermia Turner, Sophia Dimopoulos & Lauren Lee Innis-Youren The masters of relationship self sabotage, these three Sirens have been luring in men - usually to their death - for literal ages. But can they figure out a way to actually keep one?
UTTER COUNTRY
By ImproMafia Directed by Luke Rimmelzwaan Music by Robert Zosars Performed by Amy Currie & Drew Lochrie Utter Country is the most popular ol’ timey country music show on television - and tonight, its stars are singing up a storm in a live special. Get set for a hoot and a holler as ImproMafia’s finest invent hilarious country music on the spot from your suggestions!
ONE LAST CLIMAX
By Chance Collective Written by Honor Webster-Mannison Directed by Amelia Walker & Siobhan Gibbs Co-Produced by Victoria Barlow Performed by Olivia Brand, Zoe Sheppard & Honor Webster-Mannison In a suburban Brisbane bedroom near you, sexyGrl68 is premiering something special, but fret not, it’s streaming live to your computer. Log in as she says farewell to all that’s held her back sexually be that women’s magazines, ex-lovers, distorted body image, slut shaming, prude shaming, and everything else that judges and pries.
BETTY’S BREAK UP
Written & Performed by Bek Groves Directed by Aimee Monement Be welcomed into Betty’s home for a glass (bottle - bottles) of wine, a piece (whole) cake and lots of stories and moments from her past of dealing with her break up. Strip down to your PJ’s, celebrating the devastating with a pop song, a step by step guide and a phone call from Nanna.
SNOWFLAKE
Written & Performed by Meg Hamilton Musical Direction by Tom Collins As a unique, special snowflake herself, Meg Hamilton takes look at her own generation of narcissistic, entitled a-holes: The Millennials. Is our future doomed or #blessed with these avocado smashers leading the way? 1 like = 1 prayer.
RELEASE THE BEES
Written, Directed & Performed by Jared Smith & David McNevin Musical comedy duo Release the Bees are doing cabaret as a stepping stone for an audition at a singing car wash.
ICARUS AND HIS FLAT EARTH Written & Performed by Josh Lyons
In 2017, California man Mad Mike Hughes vowed to fly to space in a self-made one-man space shuttle to prove the earth is flat. In 2018, Brisbane man Josh Lyons vows to tell his tale in a self-made one-man cabaret to prove that no great mind is without its madness.
Please Note: Performances are not listed in running order
04 STRAND FOUR VISY THEAT RE Wed, 27 Jun - Sat, 30 Jun
HUNGRY LIKE A WOLF
By Passenger Theatre Company Written by Virag Dombay and Jaya-Fisher Smith Directed by Virag Dombay & Reina Takeuchi Performed by Virag Dombay & Hamish Chappell Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf have a deep-seated relationship that blurs their archetypes. Can they tell each other apart? Will Red ever make it to grandmother’s house?
THE TABLE IN THE PARK
By The Adwah Haswah Theatre Company of Wonder and Magic Written & Directed by Adam Hasa Performed by Adam Hasa & Jordan Schulte Two guys find a table in a park. Weird right?
PLASTICA FANTASTICA
By Art for Earthling Written & Performed by Jennifer Anne Laycock Directed by Nicolas Angelosanto Nunny is just your average middle-class woman with big dreams. She wants the life where she drinks martinis with her gal pals out of plastic straws, tightly wraps her children’s sandwiches in cling wrap, and always uses 100% non-biodegradable plastic bags for her groceries so that the condensation from the frozen fish doesn’t stain the seats of her hunky husbands fancy car. But her ultimate goal is to be a top of the line Tupperware lady.
NOWHERE
Written by Alicia Dark Directed by Jessica Elise Moore Performed by Alicia Dark & Samantha Sherrin The show follows two kidnapped women as they wrestle over the principles of right and wrong, discuss their life before capture, and try to find some humour in their gloomy situation.
GREETINGS FROM YEPPOON Directed by Row Blackshaw Written & Performed by Jeremy Gordon
Every place has a story, but sometimes those stories can be really boring - so to keep things interesting why don’t we let the audience decide what tales they want to hear? Centred around the small, country, beach town of Yeppoon, Jeremy “Jez” Gordon will share some of the myths, the legends and complete bullshit stories that it’s 18,000 inhabitants may or may not know.
WHY AM I LIKE THIS?
Written, Directed & Performed by Peter Wood Teddy the Fashionista has a HOT new jacket he wants to show off but he’s too scared of how people might react to it. If Teddy’s Grandma ever taught him anything, it was “shades on, smiles wide and purse first.”
15 SECONDS
Written by Ken Levine Directed by Siobhan Mulready Performed by Richard Lund & Sharnee Tones What is 15 seconds of eye contact between strangers?
RESTING
Written by William Patterson Directed by Janet Palmer & Melissa Thomas Performed by Franciska Schmoll & Cecile Blackmore Two young struggling actress are sent out by the ‘Work for the Dole’ program on a demeaning assignment. They encourage each other to rise above it and make the best of the situation.
GENTLEMAN
Written by Arthur M. Jolly Directed by Alex Budden Performed by Andrew Fraser, Joseph McLaughlin, John Siggers & Raphael Tefera A restaurant men’s room.
UNLIMITED SERVICE
By Sparrowland Productions Written by Nicky Denovan Directed by Caroline Sparrow Performed by Sean Hutton & Darrell Plumridge “I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots,” Albert Einstein.
Please Note: Performances are not listed in running order
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DIRTY GIRL
By A Shaw Thing Theatre Company Directed & Performed by Brittni Shaw She tried to be a good girl but she couldn’t keep up the act. Once again all the naughty words she’s said has gotten her into trouble, her behaviour is rotten and it’s time for her to learn her lesson and consume her punishment… its bath time, she’s going to wish she never spoke.
GARY POSSUM
Written by Moreton King & Kath Porrill Costume & Set Design by Kath Porrill Performed by Moreton King Your old house mate Gary has been feeling lonely so he decided to dropped in to spin a few yarns and remeber the good old days.
TO PULL THE WOOL OVER HER EYES
Written by Luke O’Hagan Directed by Taylor Davidson Produced by Will Toft in association with Black Cloud Theatrical Performed by Kell Andersen, Sophie Jackson & Geena Schwartz To Pull The Wool Over Her Eyes is a story about modern connections, a cautionary tale about the difference between relationship and ownership, and a comedy with exactly one joke; and if nothing else, it is a show that you walk away from feeling truly moved. We apologise in advance.
CARDS GRIGORI THE HELPER
By Orphan Collective Written, Composed, Directed & Performed by Matthew James French Grigori the Helper, a crooked old man from somewhere in Eastern Europe, cannot say no to any request for help. However, there is a cursed past to Grigori’s charity…
THREE’S A CROWD
Written & Directed by John Caswell & Louella Baldwin Performed by John Caswell, Louella Baldwin & James Kehoe Nothing is more awkward than a first date! Except one where your every inner thought is narrated for all to hear...including your date!
NARRATORS
Written & Directed by Jake Ashton Performed by Jake Ashton & Ruben Wilkinson “Narrators” is about an escalating battle between two narrators who are trying to narrate the same show. Eventually the two will either need to learn to work together, or just viciously tear each other down.
PAPER CUTS
By Left + Right Collective Performed by Lara rix & Rose Nguyen Two of Australia’s best dancers perform their award winning routine......
Please Note: Performances are not listed in running order
05 STRAND FIVE T HE SPAC E
Wed, 4 Jul - Sat, 7 Jul
THE RUNNER UP
Written by Louise McCabe Directed by James Vine Performed by Louise McCabe, James Vine, Grant Martin & Jan Wilde An aging rock band have done so many dreary pub tours that they can’t even remember which town they’re in. But could a surprise guest in the audience turn it all around for them?
SUNNY TRIBE DISTRICT
By Labeija Productions Written & Directed by Patrick Mu’a Facilitated by Darcy Jones & Peter Wood Performed by Darcy Jones, Patrick Mu’a & Peter Wood Goooood evening everybody! It’s your favourite “Camp” counsellors here at Sunny Tribe District! Did you get one of our pamphlets yet? We make it our goal to help little sad-lings turn that frown, upside down! So hurry along! Orientation day is about to begin!
LUCY & ME
Written & Directed by Jennifer Anne Laycock Performed by Nicolas Angelosanto Lucy & Me is the sweetest of love stories. Sphenn loves Lucy, he loves Lucy a lot, he loves Lucy more than apple strudel, his favourite t-shirt, and his mum combined. He loves her shiny red cheeks, that she is a great listener, and going to the park with her. He loves her so much that he spends every single hour of every single day with Lucy. And Lucy loves Sphenn.
THIS IS NOT A MUGGING
By Pezzaray Productions Written by Mike O’Dowd Directed by Liz Cameron Performed by Ewan Orton, Crystal Aron, Bronte Locke & Sharde Anne What do you do when you meet a Leprechaun?
TALE OF THE TAPE
Directed & AV Design by Nevin Howell Performed by Lachlan Smith Anthony carries the weight of the world on his shoulders. Through the language of mixed martial arts and film, we delve into the mind of an extraordinary athlete that fights to live.
THE MORNING AFTER THE FALL Written by John Bavoso Directed by Amy Louise Dixon Original music by Kieran Ricketts Performed by Sho Eba & Curtis Clarke
The morning after tasting the forbidden fruit, Adam is getting ready to leave Eden forever. But he has to do one thing first—officially break up with his boyfriend, Steve.
F&*K Off Geraldine!
Written & Directed by William Hinz Performed by Cassie George, Manda Flannery & Shelise Vandal A romanticist, a pragmatist, a drunk, and one hell of a hen’s night brought to you by your local trailer park.
Please Note: Performances are not listed in running order
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RISK AND REWARD
Written, Directed & Performed by Reegan Milne The only worry in life is that you have not risked enough, but how do you accurately weigh up between risk and reward. My show will not have the answers, but will ask the right questions.
WOMEN IN WHITE
By Switchboard Collective Written by Chelsea O’Brien Performed by Chelsea O’Brien, Re’anne Duffy & Calum Johnston Nirmah and Megan are neighbours. Both are single. Both are hunting. Both spend all day in their wedding dresses, waiting.
GRAND CHAMPION’S NATIONAL DISGRACE LIVE
By The Adwah Haswah Theatre Company Of Wonder and Magic Written by Jordan Schulte Directed by Adam Hasa Performed by Ben Martin, Jarrad Lindsay, Jordan Schulte, Sammi Thompson & Stephanie Varidel Join Grand Champion and his fellow sports analysts as they discuss/shame the country’s biggest sporting embarrassments of the week.
A HOLIDAY HEIST
Written & Directed by Victoria Posner Set Design by Lucian Berkovich-Robles Performed by Majella Pearl, Freya Hoareau, Margaret Francis and Tahlia Downs Holiday and Bex are on a routine bank heist when they are interrupted by another set of bank robbers. Will they beat them, join them or turn them in?
CARDS PINK
Written by Grace Sankey & Jamie Harris Directed by Tyler Harlum Designed by Bridget Ward Performed by Brittany Francis, Sheldon Mcloughlin & Grace Sankey Being uncool is a lot more effort than you think. Three best friends about to graduate Highschool realise that ignoring all your problems isn’t going to get you as far as you’d like, and sometimes you just need a change in direction, some good friends and a little bit of pink.
HOSTAGE THEATRE
By Rebel Collective Written by Declan Quinn & Phillip Lawrence Directed by Phillip Lawrence Performed by Declan Quinn, Phillip Lawrence & Francis Fitzgerald Two idiots who cannot act are kidnapped and forced to perform theatre by a mysterious voice.
BRITISH INTELLIGENCE: A 10 MINUTE A FARCE
Written by James Vine Directed by Louise McCabe Performed by Louise McCabe, James Vine, Grant Martin & Sarah Blogg Upper class snobbery, butlers, silly misunderstandings and a twist at the end; this very British farce has it all!
Please Note: Performances are not listed in running order
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Written, Directed & Performed by Oliver Samson One of Australia’s most controversial political figures finally comes to the stage to put a spotlight on the one thing that really matters: herself.
OTAKU ON TITAN(IC)
By Anja & April Productions Written, Directed, Performed & Music by Mervyn Marriott Vocals by Cassie George Ike S. Berg is an anime nerd who is madly in love with his fictional waifu (wife) the Titanic. Join him as he introduces the audience to his love of anime and his devotion to his animated girlfriend through song, drag and dance.
JUGGLING AND OTHER ACTS OF SEDUCTION Written by Michael Connell Directed by Phoebe Sormaz Performed by Michael Connell & Logan Dove
Juggling seems like a pretty useless skill, but is it? Juggling will teach you skills to learn pretty much anything - even how to catch the eye of that special someone. Impressive juggling. Hilarious comedy. Smooth jazz - if Cirque Du Soleil hooked up with Seinfeld in a French Nightclub you might get a show like this.
WHO KILLED LULU DELACOUR
By Guilty Pleasures Shows Written by Louise McCabe Directed by James Vine Performed by Louise McCabe & James Vine Murdered on stage just before her encore, a French chanteuse refuses to allow her own death and the lapse of well over half a century to hold her back. Tonight, she returns to the stage to reclaim her stolen signature song – and expose once and for all: Who Killed Lulu Delacours-bouillabaise-croquembouche-lepompedou-de Paris Saint-germain?
EL VITO!
By Mari3-Posa Performed by Mari3-Posa & Julian Wade Maria wants to sing, Giada wants her to stop. A story of self-sabotage & lost dreams featuring unique, unforgettable songs from Brazil & Spain.
TALL ORDER OF SHORT SOUP
Written by Mike Zarate Accompanied by Steven Days Performed by Mike Zarate & Stephen Morris A good friend will trust you, be honest and make you laugh but you can trust a great friend to honestly laugh at you.
Please Note: Performances are not listed in running order
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Wed, 11 Jul - Sat, 14 Jul
LOVETRACKS
By Grey Rose Productions Written, Directed & Performed by Michael Sams Phil Smythe believes he understands the complexities of the male-female relationship, and wants to sell his theory to help men navigate.
THE LATECOMERS
By The Old Soul Collective Written, Devised & Performed by Sam Webb, Lara Rix & Maddie Aprile Three virtuous young people attend their regular support meeting to discuss self-love, positive thinking and why the hell they aren’t getting any.
HIGH HORSE
By GW Productions Written, Directed & Performed by Lily Woodhouse & Lachlan Glaves One high horse does not a stampede make.
WHAT A LOAD OF RUBBISH!
Devised & Performed by Cameron Hurry Co-Devised by Andrew Cory, Clint Bolster & Tanya Schneider Introducing Trent. Trent is a cleaner. He takes great pride in his work. He is precise, keen and thorough. He is the perfect person to clean your business or home... or is he?
HAVE YOU TRIED THERAPY
Written & Performed by Michelle Janssen Facilitated by Loani Arman Can you still believe in therapy if your relationship begins AND ends in therapy? A comedy about mental health.
SUPER-DEATH!
Written by Emma Goldman-Sherman Directed by Skye Fitzpatrick Performed by Benjamin Bartholomew & Patrick McKenzie Faced with his impending mortality, 15 year old Luke tries desperately to give his reluctant twin, Edward, a super power to ease the grieving of his brother’s death.
DRIVING MISS KIMMY
Written & Directed by Kimberly Krinke Performed by Kimberly Krinke & Karyn Verco Miss Kelly the driving instructor just wants a peaceful day at work to help her give up smoking. But Miss Kimmy the schoolgirl and the universe have other ideas.
FLOCKERS
Written & Directed by Tamara McLaughlin Performed by Tamara McLaughlin & Lucas Kreuger Have you ever feared the common street pigeon would lead a bird based revolution against the human race? Neither. But here’s a show about it anyway. Fly the coop, start the coup!
DATING FAILS 101
Written by Paula Araujo Performed by Nicolas Angelosanto, Jennifer Laycock & Paula Araujo Paula has made some bad decisions. Most of them were men. Dating Fails 101 is a comedic analysis of her awkward attempts at playing the dating game.
THE DUKE OF ZEST
By The Good Time Boys Written by Alex Smith Directed by Kurtis Laing Performed by Alex Smith, Kurtis Laing, James Kehoe & Sophie Jackson When Simon’s attitude starts to affect the success of his children’s entertainment group, his fellow band mates Gavin, Mags and Eddy will stop at nothing to cheer him up. But when Eddy cuts his finger making a lemon gin and tonic, the zestyness - mixed with concern for his friend- renders him... something else.
UNAPEELING
Written by Shark Theatre Co Performed by Shannon Maugham & Mark Mather Two aspiring actors are forced to put their personal differences aside and perform in a show directed by an egotistical maniac.
Please Note: Performances are not listed in running order
THE GALA FINAL Now entering its tenth year in Queensland. Short+Sweet is the biggest festival of ten-minute theatre and cabaret in the world. After four massive weeks of exhilarating performance, audiences and anonymous judges will have chosen just twelve of these shows to perform alongside one another for an almighty night of talent. At the conclusion of the Gala Finals, recipients will be announced for the following awards. These will have been decided by our panel of industry professionals. Recipients of the Short+Sweet Award will also be offered a Creative Development deal to enable the artists to further develop their current show, or breathe life into a new project. The Gala Finals will be held in the Powerhouse Theatre on Saturday 1 Sep at 7pm. Please note: The award ceremony will commence after all votes from the audience members have been tallied.
THE AWARDS Short+Sweet Award
Presented to the best overall production, whether theatre or cabaret – taking into consideration acting, directing and script.
Best Production (Theatre)
Best New Talent
Best Production (Cabaret)
Best Script
Presented to the team behind the best play, excluding the winner of the Short+Sweet Award.
Presented to the team behind the best cabaret, excluding the winner of the Short+Sweet Award.
Best Director
Presented to the best director of a play or cabaret act, by discernment of the judges.
Best Actor
Presented to the performer who gave the most outstanding performance in a play.
Best Cabaret Artist
Presented to the performer who gave the most outstanding performance in a cabaret.
Presented to an emerging writer, director or performer who performed outstandingly either at the Gala Final or during the Festival
Presented to the writer of the most outstanding script performed at the festival.
Best Original Score
Presented to the composer of the best original score performed in a cabaret.
People’s Choice Award
For the most popular play or cabaret act as voted by audiences throughout the festival.
Best Poster Award
Presented to the production team that supplied the most outstanding poster art representing their producction, from any production presented throughout the festival.
20 17 AWARD RECIPIENTS
BEST OVERALL PRODUCTION Quietus
BEST NEW TALENT Geordie McGrath (Shoes Wisely)
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD Songs For Sarah Connor (A Love Story, TERMINATED!)
BEST SCRIPT Say Yes
BEST PRODUCTION - THEATRE Murder In The Mansion
BEST DIRECTOR Samantha Bull (Murder In The Mansion)
BEST PRODUCTION - CABARET Shoes Wisely
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE/SONG This Could Be You!
BEST ACTOR Caitlin Strongarm (Quietus)
BEST POSTER DESIGN Be Entertaining
BEST CABARET ARTIST Drew Lochrie (Rock Pigs)
BOOK NOW! Secure your tickets to the Strands and Gala Final to witness the best short shows in Queensland! Visit brisbanepowerhouse.org or call (07) 3358 8600 Visit Hota.com.au or call (07) 5588 4000
GET INVOLVED IN 2019! Find us on Facebook to stay up to date with news about the Short+Sweet Festival in 2019. facebook.com/shortsweetqld Before you know it, we’ll be taking registrations from Writers, Directors, Actors, Cabaret Artists and Independent Theatre Companies. A lot can happen in ten minutes - don’t miss your chance to prove it!
S+SFFQLD
from pages to screen and everything in between
WE’VE LAUNCHED A FILM FESTIVAL THIS YEAR! The Short+Sweet Film Festival is finally here in the Sunshine State! The Short+Sweet theatre and cabaret festival has been running its tenth year in Queensland and has presented over 5,500 new original works of ten minute plays and cabaret. It is only natural that we are now branching into the world of film and with so many stories to draw upon, the possibilities are endless. By entering your film into the Short+Sweet Film Festival Queensland, you are automatically considered for all our upcoming festivals and cities. Heats and Gala Finals will be presented in both Brisbane and Gold Coast. Prizes and awards will be presented in both locations! Winners of the ‘Best Film’ will receive the opportunity to showcase their films at the International Gala Final that is to be held at the Egyptian Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard.
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AWARD RECIPIENTS
BEST PICTURE Answer To Everything PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD Please Do Not Feed The Ducks BEST DIRECTOR Sam Price & Sean Loch BEST SCRIPT Please Do Not Feed The Ducks
BEST ACTOR Donnie Baxter (Please Do Not Feed The Ducks) BEST ACTRESS Franciska Schmoll (Answer To Everything) BEST NEW TALENT Lachlan Pendragon (The Toll)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY Home
GET INVOLVED IN 2019! Find us on Facebook to stay up to date with news about the Short+Sweet Festival in 2019. facebook.com/SSFilmFestQld Before you know it, we’ll be taking applications for short films of all genres! From pages to screen and everything in between, here’s to a more creative world, ten minute at a time!
SHORT+SWEET QLD 2018 TEAM: Executive Producer Sean Dennehy Festival Director Joshua Mccann-Thomson Festival Manager Angela Goh Stage Manager Lauren O’Neill Social Media Manager Nadia Vanek Assistant Stage Managers Mia Doyle & Rachael Kerruish
Website Email
shortandsweet.org shortsweet.production@gmail.com
@shortsweetqld
Secure your tickets to the Strands and Gala Final to witness the best short shows in Queensland! Visit brisbanepowerhouse.org or call (07) 3358 8600 Visit Hota.com.au or call (07) 5588 4000