Take a Short Break on Us! 
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A unique and special event is the free screening of a number of sets of Western Australian and French short films at Art Geo during CinéfestOZ.
These screenings include the 2009 short films selected by ScreenWest for their annual Get Your Shorts On event that showcases the talents and variety of filmmakers working in WA.
There are two compilations of Deadly Yarns. These are the films written, directed and produced by our indigenous talent.
The French shorts are a rich and quirky selection of animated films from the Totally Animated Annecy film festival. They demonstrate the depth of talent and wide range of techniques used by animators. If you thought animation was only for children, you are in for a great surprise!
More information about Art Geo opening hours during the festival can be sourced by visiting the events page.
Most of these films are unclassified but use Adult Themes and have a recommended rating of M for mature audiences.
These short film sessions and Art Geo celebrations are proudly brought to you by Jack in the box.
Short Film Timetable - Art Geo Gallery
| Thursday 10th Sept | 10:15 - 11:20 | French Animation (English subtitles) - Break of Dawn | 9 films |
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11:30 - 12:45 |
Get Your Shorts On - West Australian short films |
7 films |
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1:00 - 1:35 |
Deadly Yarns 2 |
5 films |
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1:45 - 2:50 |
French Animation (English subtitles) - We Are Not Machines |
11 films |
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3:00 - 3:35 |
Deadly Yarns 3 |
5 films |
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| Friday 11th Sept |
10:15 - 10:50 |
Deadly Yarns 3 |
5 films |
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11:00 - 12 :10 |
French Animation (English subtitles) - We Are Not Machines |
11 films |
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12:20 - 1:35 |
Get Your Shorts On - West Australian short films |
7 films |
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1:45 - 3:00 |
French Animation (English subtitles) - Ah! Love |
11 films |
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3:15 - 3:50 |
Deadly Yarns 2 |
5 films |
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| Saturday 12th Sept |
10:15 - 11:20 |
French Animation (English subtitles) - Break of Dawn |
9 films |
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11:30 - 12:05 |
Deadly Yarns 3 |
5 films |
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12:15 - 1:40 |
French Animation (English subtitles) - We Are Not Machines |
11 films |
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| Sunday 13th Sept | 10:15 - 10:50 | Deadly Yarns 2 | 5 films |
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11:00 - 12:10 |
French Animation (English subtitles) - We Are Not Machines |
11 films |
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12:20 - 1:35 |
Get Your Shorts On - West Australian short films |
7 films |
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1:45 - 3:00 |
French Animation (English subtitles) - Ah! Love |
11 films |
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3:10 - 3:45 |
Deadly Yarns 3 |
5 films |
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Film Information
Deadly Yarns 3 Program
Wrong Way
Docu-drama
Writer/director: Mandy Corunna
Producer: Irma Woods
This is a story of love - how a couple of young teenagers fell in love, only to discover they couldn't be together without turning their backs on their Aboriginal families and traditional laws.
Karla
Drama
Writer/director: Karrie-Anne Kearing
Producer: Naomi Ashcroft
Set in the Nyitting Times (the icy cold times) when the Nyungar had no fire to cook his meat because the moon kept the fire for himself. This is the story of the Murray River region and of two birds - the sparrow hawk and the pigeon and their quest to give the Nyungar the fire to stay warm and have cooked meat. The film explores this concept through the use of Nyungar art, dance, song and storytelling.
You're Not Playing That
Drama
Writer/director: Kelli Cross
Producer: Irma Woods
A father's joy at watching his beloved footy team Carlton in the 1982 Grand Final is turned into shock and disbelief when his son tells him he wants to play rugby.
Bollywood Dreaming
Documentary
Writer: Mitch Torres
Producer: Irma Woods
Bollywood Dreaming is a short documentary about Jedda Rae Hill; a 16 year old skate-crazy Aboriginal Afro American girl who dreams of star in a Bollywood movie. Her world is a mixture of real time and fantasy, but how will she make her dreams come true?
Who Paintin' Dis Wandjina
Documentary
Writer/director: Taryne Laffar
Producer: Janine Boreland
Anonymously, a non-Indigenous graffiti artist speaks about the hundreds of 'Wandjina' stencils and graffiti around the city of Perth, WA. Traditional owners of the sacred Wandjina - an ancient creator spirit, respond and explain the inappropriateness of this being painted without 'proper' knowledge.
Deadly Yarns 2 program
Frankie's Story
Drama
Director: David Ngoombujarra
Producer: Annie Parnell
Writer: David Ngoombujarra
Confused and humiliated when he's not permitted to join his classmates on an excursion to the fire station, young Frankie dreams of bringing the fire station to him instead.
Talkabout Walkabout
Docu-drama
Director: Gary Cooper
Producer: Janine Boreland
Writer: Josie Boyle
Walkabout, what's it all about? It's not about leaving responsibilities - it's about pilgrimage, it's about devotion, it's about religion. Wongutha woman Josie Boyle, tells the story of her father Bingi, how he claimed her after mission life and what he taught her about her culture.
Weewar
Drama
Director: Glen Stasiuk
Producer: Naomi Ashcroft
Writer: Karrie-Anne Kearing
This is the story of Weewar. A Noongar man caught between two laws: his own people's and the law of the white man's. This is a story of resistance and dispossession.
Adrift
Drama
Director: Gavin Narkle
Producer: Mandy Corunna
Writer: Gavin Narkle
A wayward Aboriginal boy embarks on a journey of self-discovery after being sent to his grandfather's.
Main Actors
Comedy
Director: Kyle Morrison
Producer: Irma Woods
Writer: Kylie Farmer & Irma Woods
Auditions can be unpredictable things…
Get Your Shorts On! 2009
Layoordoo
Drama
Producer: Naomi Ashcroft (Fremantle)
Writer/director: Mark Coles Smith (Broome)
A story of friendship, family and our relationship with nature, Layoordoo tells the story of three young boys who travel into a coastal wilderness for a camping trip. Hidden somewhere between the wilderness and their dreams lies a spirit which leads all of them further and further into the bush, until they are forced to face up with their own survival in a strange and startlingly beautiful world.
My Uncle Bluey
Short documentary
Writer/director: Britt Arthur
Producer: James Grandison
Enjoy this short documentary about the discovery of the true story of a family's 'Uncle Bluey, and an analysis of things that tear families apart, what brings them back together, and how your family is your family. Always.
Daily Grind
Comedy
Producer: Karla Nessfield (Coogee)
Writer/director: David Meadows (Mirrabooka)
An office worker decides to test her theory that she has become invisible.
The Deep End
Drama
Producer: Mala Sujan (Fremantle)
Director: Damien Spiccia (Mt Lawley)
Writer: Robbie Studsor and Damien Spiccia
Cool and detached, Amber spends a hot Christmas day at her family home and must confront fears from the depth of her psyche. What's worse - the fear of facing her family, of not being able to swim or of the Kreepy Krawly that keeps the pool crystal clear?
The Nappy Tree
Documentary
Producer/director/writer: Christie Sistrunk (North Perth)
When one new mum learnt that each year disposable nappies contribute to the Australian landfill in figures that would fill the MCG three times over, she decided to do something about it.
Tinglewood
Drama
Producer/writer: Antony Webb (Lynwood) and Alexander von Hofmann (Lynwood)
Director: Alexander von Hofman
When a family sets up camp deep in the Tinglewood forest, they encounter an unknown force that leads to a violent battle to survive the night.
Victims
Comedy
Producer/writer: Gregg Johnson (Duncraig)
Director: Julia Ngeow (Maylands)
As the slow decay of Chris' sanity impairs his ability to function as a husband and father, his wife Anna starts to feel the strain...