Caught Short Film Festival

Caught Short’s May 1 screening will feature a unique program of ACCESSIBLE SHORTS featuring films made by, with and about people with mixed abilities. This inspiring and informative selection of shorts has been curated with organisations across the country, revealing the scope of work being created nationally, and the way filmmaking is enabling individuals to introduce themselves on their own terms.

ACCESSIBLE SHORTS will highlight short films created as part of schemes such as WA’s The Lost Generation; a film project working with individuals who’ve experienced long-term institutionalization, and NEAMI whose project How To Eat An Elephant (The Other Film Festival 06) is based on personal stories about mental illness and the journey towards recovery. Both projects have used cinema as a way for individuals to gain recognition and have a voice.

The program also includes Rob Tim Tom, by Brendan Killon, winner of Best Film at the 2007 Harmony Film Festival and a special screening of a trailer for Blind Heroes, a full-length doco about the Australian Blind Cricket Team’s pursuit of the world cup in Pakistan. Filmmaker David Franjic will be coming along to talk about his experience making the film and trying to get it finished and broadcast.

ACCESSIBLE SHORTS features an international component, screening short animation The Great Chase produced at the Spa School in the UK with autistic children. Sarah McDonald worked with the children involved and will speak on the night about their filmmaking experiences.

Full program details coming soon.

Screening details:

Thurs 1^st May, bar open 7.30pm, screening starts 8pm.
Tap Gallery, 278 Palmer St (just off Oxford St), Darlinghurst.
Tickets: $10/5

This screening will take place in the ground floor gallery. Please contact the gallery in advance if you have any specific access requirements 02 9361 0440.