SPARK at The Darwin International Film Festival
SPARK
Presented by Darwin International Film Festival.
Screening at Deckchair Cinema.
The SPARK Short Film Initiative returns with 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.
With special guests Rebecca Parker, Damon van der Schuit, and Samantha Alexis Laughton.
Bear
2024 | 12m | NT | UC15+
Directed by Rebecca Parker
Produced by Sarah Price, Rebecca Parker
Written by Rebecca Parker
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.
Fence
2024 | 12m | NT | UC15+
Directed by Samantha Alexis Laughton
Produced by Samantha Alexis Laughton
Written by Samantha Alexis Laughton
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).
Live from the Alice
2024 | 12m | NT | UC15+
Directed by Damon van der Schuit
Produced by Emma Smith
Written by Damon van der Schuit
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.
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Screening at Deckchair Cinema.
The SPARK Short Film Initiative returns with 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.
With special guests Rebecca Parker, Damon van der Schuit, and Samantha Alexis Laughton.
Bear
2024 | 12m | NT | UC15+
Directed by Rebecca Parker
Produced by Sarah Price, Rebecca Parker
Written by Rebecca Parker
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.
Fence
2024 | 12m | NT | UC15+
Directed by Samantha Alexis Laughton
Produced by Samantha Alexis Laughton
Written by Samantha Alexis Laughton
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).
Live from the Alice
2024 | 12m | NT | UC15+
Directed by Damon van der Schuit
Produced by Emma Smith
Written by Damon van der Schuit
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.
Presented by Darwin International Film Festival.
Screening at Deckchair Cinema.
The SPARK Short Film Initiative returns with 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.
With special guests Rebecca Parker, Damon van der Schuit, and Samantha Alexis Laughton.
Bear
2024 | 12m | NT | UC15+
Directed by Rebecca Parker
Produced by Sarah Price, Rebecca Parker
Written by Rebecca Parker
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.
Fence
2024 | 12m | NT | UC15+
Directed by Samantha Alexis Laughton
Produced by Samantha Alexis Laughton
Written by Samantha Alexis Laughton
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).
Live from the Alice
2024 | 12m | NT | UC15+
Directed by Damon van der Schuit
Produced by Emma Smith
Written by Damon van der Schuit
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.
Screening at Deckchair Cinema.
The SPARK Short Film Initiative returns with 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.
With special guests Rebecca Parker, Damon van der Schuit, and Samantha Alexis Laughton.
Bear
2024 | 12m | NT | UC15+
Directed by Rebecca Parker
Produced by Sarah Price, Rebecca Parker
Written by Rebecca Parker
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.
Fence
2024 | 12m | NT | UC15+
Directed by Samantha Alexis Laughton
Produced by Samantha Alexis Laughton
Written by Samantha Alexis Laughton
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).
Live from the Alice
2024 | 12m | NT | UC15+
Directed by Damon van der Schuit
Produced by Emma Smith
Written by Damon van der Schuit
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.
SPARK
Presented by Darwin International Film Festival.
Screening at Deckchair Cinema.
The SPARK Short Film Initiative returns with 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.
With special guests Rebecca Parker, Damon van der Schuit, and Samantha Alexis Laughton.
Bear
2024 | 12m | NT | UC15+
Directed by Rebecca Parker
Produced by Sarah Price, Rebecca Parker
Written by Rebecca Parker
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.
Fence
2024 | 12m | NT | UC15+
Directed by Samantha Alexis Laughton
Produced by Samantha Alexis Laughton
Written by Samantha Alexis Laughton
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).
Live from the Alice
2024 | 12m | NT | UC15+
Directed by Damon van der Schuit
Produced by Emma Smith
Written by Damon van der Schuit
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.
