2024 SPARK

7:00pm, Friday 20th September

The SPARK Short Film initiative returns with the world premiere three incredible short films, created bespoke for the festival. Three teams of emerging NT filmmakers received funding and support from Screen Territory to produce short fiction films. 

Special Guests: Rebecca Parker, Samantha Alexis Laughton, Damon van der Schuit

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Directed by Rebecca Parker 

Produced by Sarah Prince, Rebecca Parker 

Written by Rebecca Parker

Bear

2024 | UC15+ | 12 m | NT

Bev, a small-town grandmother, has a difficult decision to make. Her grandkids are visiting and her daughter has given her an ultimatum – she must put her dog, ‘Bear’ down before they arrive. Bear has attacked and mauled three children. Whilst waiting in the vet clinic, Bev meets a woman called Sherrie. When Sherrie discovers what Bev is planning to do, she cannot restrain her outrage and Bev is forced to question her decision.

Directed by Samantha Alexis Laughton

Produced by  Samantha Alexis Laughton

Written by Samantha Alexis Laughton

Fence

2024 | UC15+ | 12m | NT 

A young woman slaves to maintain the boundary line fence of a remote cattle station for a brutal boss man, until a mysterious captive is brought in, revealing an ancient inner strength to her from the foremothers of her homelands. She is given the courage to escape the fence that has entrapped her womanhood and spirit since birth - returning back to herself, on country (Apmere).

Directed by Damon van der Schuit

Produced by Emma Smith

Written by Damon van der Schuit

Live From The Alice

 2024 | UC15+ | 12m | nt 

Sensationalist news reporter Jessica is sent to Alice Springs and told to file a report about social disorder. She has a day to put together a piece for the evening news and cover a press conference by the inbound Prime Minister. On arrival, she meets easy-going camera operator Harley, a local man. What she hopes to be a quick and easy hit-piece is comically derailed as she gets to see the many other sides of the community.