Setting Sun Film Festival
Setting Sun Film Festival at Kindred Bandroom - The Dahlia Session 2 Monday
Local and emerging filmmaker programmes
Monday 9th May 8.45pm
Emerging/Local
The Dahlia
Ruby
Dir. Sarah Menegon
Australia
Duration: 5.00
Ruby moved to Melbourne to start living the life she wanted to lead, but her family back home has other plans. Marriage in her culture is a family affair where everyone is involved.
Sinking (drama)
Dir. Angie Kilsby
Australia
Duration: 5.45
"Sinking" is a short film about a young man (Luce) who isolates himself from reality while absorbed in the memory of his deceased sister. He seeks relief from his inner turmoil, as he spends his time down the coast with his friends.
Flight of the Helmeted Honeyeater (doco)
Dir. Angus Hamilton
Australia
Duration: 9.07
Flight of the Helmeted Honeyeater is a documentary focussing on this critically endangered bird and the volunteers giving up their time to save this Victorian treasure.
Crave (doco)
Dir. Vivian Tang
Australia
Duration: 5.20
Exploring feelings of disconnect, ‘Crave’ aims to uncover how cultural differences can have a profound effect on your inner psyche and the way you see yourself in the world – and it all starts with a Vegemite scroll.
Crossover (drama)
Dir. Sam Boe Nielsen
Australia
Duration: 7.49
Pat’s fiancé is suddenly killed in a hit-and-run. Unable to cope, he joins a group therapy class on the advice of his brother where he finds that the enigmatic group members have more to offer than healing.
Lichen (drama)
Dir. Zoe Robinson
Australia
Duration: 14.41
When a Park Ranger discovers critical levels of toxic air pollution surrounding his National Park, he endeavours to publish a controversial exposé on the industry responsible.
I Wish I Had a River (drama)
Dir. Ella Rose Crowley
Australia
Duration: 8.30
Darby, A dissatisfied office worker with a vivid imagination, runs away from home after the death of their grandfather and the emotional distance of their father.
Yes, Chef
Dir. Nicholas Pileio
Australia
Duration: 7.18
An Indian cook, abused and exploited by his boss, stumbles into an opportunity to shift the power.
A Heart for Vendetta (drama)
Dir. Jack Vernon
Australia
Duration: 24.55
The reckless new recruit of an undercover mercenary organisation attempts to woo his manger amongst escalating tensions with a rival gang.
Inspiration Plains (drama)
Dir. Harriet McKern
Australia
Duration: 4.30
Dir. Harriet McKern
A residential nexus for older female artists where liveability meets creativity and the numbers count…Ka-ching!