Cause Film Festival 2019 Films

These are the Cause Film Festival 2019 award winners!

BEST FILM

The horses

CAUSE: Thoroughbred and Veteran Welfare Alliance

The Horses is about transformation and getting a second chance in life. Max, a Timor Federal police officer, remembers a steel container full of dead bodies and the stench that clings to his memory. It is something he’ll never forget. This short film shines a light on the stigma associated with mental illness and how to overcome Post Traumatic Stress Disorder through retraining an ex-racehorse Bazaconi with horseman Scott Brodie. It is a message of hope for veterans and their families through the work of Thoroughbred & Veteran Welfare Alliance as they continue to help more veterans and ex-racehorses each year.

Nick Barkla: Director/Writer/Producer
Robert Drane: Writer

The director is currently fundraising to make a longer version of The Horses called The Healing. Read more and support them here: https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/the-healing/

RUNNER UP BEST FILM & MOST UPLIFTING FILM

MILLY (The Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide)

The definition of hero is a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

Just over two years ago, Ali and Tom heard those agonising, heartbreaking words that no parent ever wants to hear. At just five years old, Milly was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL).

Milly, with the support of her parents Ali and Tom, younger brother, Archie, and older sister, Alani, spent the last two and a half years fighting ALL. A film of hope, determination and courage; Milly teaches the viewers the true definition of a hero.

Lily Drummond: Director/Writer/Producer

The definition of hero is a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Just over two years ago, Ali and Tom heard those agonising, heartbreaking words that no parent ever wants to hear. At just five years old, Milly was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL). Milly, with the support of her parents Ali and Tom, younger brother, Archie, and older sister, Alani, spent the last two and a half years fighting ALL. A film of hope, determination and courage; Milly teaches the viewers the true definition of a hero. Music by Zachary Friederich - The Ballad Of Janie Sue And Johnny Blue (Instrumental) - https://thmatc.co/?l=D7DE1A73 Music by Singto Conley - La Tristesse de Rísa - https://thmatc.co/?l=E1B16F6D Music by Cold Weather Company - Wide-Eyed Directed by Lily Drummond

2ND RUNNER UP BEST FILM

Welcome to the machine (Pokies play you)

Clara meets a machine who makes her feel like a winner. But with this machine, winning is impossible...

David Lowe: Director/Writer/Producer
Eve Jeffery: Writer/Producer

Clara meets a machine who makes her feel like a winner. But with this machine, winning is impossible... From Cloudcatcher Media, Screenworks and Create NSW. Developed and produced under the Go Viral! initiative 2019. #DoYouFeelLikeaWinner? CLARA: Melia Naughton THE MACHINE: Lofty Fulton WAITER: Margie Heggie SCRIPT/PRODUCERS: David Lowe and Eve Jeffery DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY/CAMERA: Olivier Marcolin AKA Noli 1ST ASSISTANT CAMERA: Johannes Beer 2ND ASSISTANT CAMERA: Ali Vann 1ST AD/COSTUMES/PROPS/ART/STILLS: Eve Jeffery EDITOR/ANIMATION/SOUND DESIGN/GRADE: David Lowe ORIGINAL MUSIC/SOUND EFFECTS: Innes Kesteven IMPACT PRODUCER: Georgia Quinn DIRECTOR: David Lowe THANKS Helen Trenerry, Richard Clarke, Ryan Kenny (Mocean Studios), Alex Mathews, Margaret Lowe, Jimmi James Wright, Tamsin Smyth, Rebecca Thorpe, Tim Freedman, Echo Publications, Elke van Haandel, Beach Hotel Byron Bay, Nathan Kesteven, Rev. Tim Costello AO. This film was made with solar power. CREATE NSW Bobby Romia, Investment Manager, Screen Investment Megan Young, Investment Manager, Screen Investment Sally Regan, Director of Screen Investment SCREENWORKS EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Ken Crouch Louise Hodgson Karenza Ebejer Developed and produced under the Go Viral initiative. Copyright Cloudcatcher Media 2019.

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD (279 public votes)

end child sacrifice (droplets in a stream)

In parts of Uganda, Child Sacrifice is a new phenomenon masquerading as old tradition. These are the stories of people affected by Child Sacrifice and the people behind the organisation trying to put an end to this modern evil.

Nick Andrews: Director

STARCENTRAL BEST ACTOR AWARD - BRETT WHITTINGHAM

Last Seen Alive (lifeline)

A short film about the moments in time after we are last seen alive.

A chance encounter brings mutual comfort as a broken man connects with a young woman bearing her own crippling sadness.

Dan Walls: Director/Writer/Producer

A short film about the moments in time after we are last seen alive. A chance encounter brings mutual comfort as a broken man connects with a young woman bearing her own crippling sadness.

2019 FINALISTS

ARLO (Twenty ten)

It is a relaxing Sunday morning. Drew and Liesel relax with books while their son, Arlo, happily runs around the backyard in his favourite fairy dress. Then there is a knock at the door, a surprise visit from Liesel's conservative parents...

Wayne Tunks: Director/Writer/Producer
Nicholas Price: Producer

"Some boys wear dresses" "Arlo", a new short film presented by Tunks Productions and Nicholas Price Film & TV. It is a relaxing Sunday morning. Drew and Liesel relax with books while their son, Arlo, happily runs around the backyard in his favourite fairy dress.

Guest of Honor (american heart association)

Struck by tragedy, a married couple goes ahead with their anniversary party, when an unusual guest arrives.

Lisa Belcher: Write/Director/Producer
Christian Olteanu: Producer
Lukas Hassel: Writer

An award-winning short about a married couple, struck by tragedy, who decide to go ahead with their anniversary party when an unusual guest arrives.

Old fart (University research into ageing)

The silver haired gent can be spiritual but he's cranky and fading to invisible. Having trouble believing in his worth, he hires a film crew to tell us about his predicament.

David O’Brien: Director/Writer/Producer

The gent with the silver hair can be spiritual and wants the world to know about the problems of getting older. He's very capable of declarations and hires a film crew to spread his message. But it's not as easy as he thinks. This is the fifth short film from Australian filmmaker and scriptwriter, David O'Brien and was made on a non budget with plenty if help from friends. Its a finalist in the CAUSE FILM FESTIVAL and SYDNEY INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL.

Someone Cares
CAUSE: Vincent's Project for the Homeless

A young boy on a quest to help the homeless one bag at a time.

Corey Booth: Director
Jillian Tunbridge: Writer
William Pacquiao: Producer

VINCENT'S PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS A young boy on a quest to help the homeless one bag at a time.

The Daycare (Takis dog shelter)

A retired SAS veteran and his son employ an unorthodox approach to deal with perpetrators of abuse.

Mark Hensley: Director/Producer
Peggy Lewis: Writer

Uploaded by Hench Productions on 2019-10-13.