Sydney Indie Film Festival Opening Events: Feature Film “Flow” + Short Films “Blackbird” “Shoot me Nicely” “To Build a Fire” + Q&A with Filmmakers!

Monday, 18th of September 2017
Red Carpet Arrival: 5:00PM
Time: 5:30PM

SUGGESTED ARRIVAL TIME: 5:00PM
For the Red Carpet Meetings & Greetings Shananigans

Films introduced by Filmmakers Simon Elrahi (FLOW), Elias Plagianos (SHOOT ME NICELY), followed by Q&A after screenings.

Flow (AUSTRALIA)
Director: Simon Elrahi
Cast: Osamah Sami, Rain Fuller & Victoria Ferrara
Synopsis: “Nothing is what it seems…”
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/213402435

Blackbird (AUSTRALIA)
Director: Amie Batalibasi
Cast: Jeremy Bobby, Regina Lepping, Putu Winchester
Synopsis: Forced to work on a sugar plantation in Queensland, Australia in the late 1800s, a spirited young Solomon Islander journeys into manhood. Amidst severe oppression and loss he must find his will to survive. This film is inspired by the untold story of Australia’s Pacific Islander sugar slaves.

Shoot Me Nicely (USA)
Director: Elias Plagianos
Cast: Linda Hamilton, William Sadler, John Behlmann, Tasie Lawrence, Josh Burrow, Jackie Martling, Lukas Hassel
Synopsis: Photographer Sean Wheeler is searching for a lucrative celebrity photo to re-launch his career. After being laid off from his dream job and losing his supermodel girlfriend his life has hit rock bottom. An opportunity presents itself for Sean to prove he has what it takes… but will he succeed?
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/189033814

To Build a Fire (FRANCE)
Director: Fx Goby
Cast: Fx Goby
Synopsis: To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Jack London’s death, filmmaker Fx Goby adapts To Build a Fire, the famous novel of the American author. To Build a Fire is an animated short film in 4K Cinemascope that tells the tragic tale of a man and his dog trying to survive in the overwhelmingly freezing and hostile nature of the Yukon Territory. Enter our polar western and experience the bitter cold while embarking on a journey through sensations.
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/178911895

Massive Prize Packs for Film Fans!

Just purchase tickets to any two separate Sydney Indie Film Festival sessions at Event Cinemas George St Inaugural Festival Space and hand your tickets over to be in the draw to win one of 5 amazing Prize Packs from extraordinary local businesses!

3 x “I LOVE INDIE FILM” prize packs valued at $300:
Double Movie Pass for Event Cinemas George Street
Breakfast for 2 by Dachshund Coffee Hunters Hill
$50 Gift Voucher by The Bayview Hotel Gladesville
Microdermabrasion Treatment by Pure Rose Bay (Valued $150)

2 x “GET ME INTO INDIE FILM” prize packs valued at over $1000:
10 Week Term of Part Time Advanced Level Acting Class from Screen Actors Workshop, $525 value
Personal photo shoot and 3 Professional Retouched Head Shots from Action Creative, $500 value
Just book your tickets at:
www.sydneyindiefilmfestival.eventbrite.com

Entries will run through 18th-28th September for everybody who purchase tickets to at least 2 sessions for the Sydney Indie Film Festival Screening Events at Event Cinemas George St Inaugural Festival Space.
All prizes will be drawn on the Awards night held on the 28th of September at Event Cinemas George Street.
Any winners not present on the night will be notified by email.
Just purchase your Tickets at http://sydneyindiefilmfestival.eventbrite.com
and when you handle your tickets at the events you get your name in the draw to win!
Prizes are not redeemable for cash.

Program subject to change without notice.