technical specifications and categories
STARBURST FILM FESTIVAL CATEGORIES AND AWARDS
CATEGORY: Short Film under 15 minutes (All Genres)
CATEGORY: Short Film / featurette over 15 minutes (All Genres)
CATEGORY: Animated Short
CATEGORY: Film Trailers
CATEGORY: Proof of Concept Films
PRIZES and COMMENDATIONS
Vouchers, subscriptions and Laurels
1. download the application form 2. fill it in 3. email it to :
Starburstfilmfest@gmail.com
Remember to include a link to your film in your application form.
All films must have commenced filming after January 1 2020
application form:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VFDKmSHV--EfazWVekqsJqhY80_pHST2/view?usp=sharing
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Technical Specifications
Fill out the entry form and provide a link to your film uploaded to youtube or vimeo. (1920 x 1080 HD or Higher)
Submission Dates
Submissions Deadline - March 22 2023
All filmmakers will be notified of selection to screen in the festival.
All filmmakers will be notified of selection to screen in the festival.
Entry Fees (fees are in $AUD)
Fees all categories $10
Simply fill out the application form, upload your film and include a link in the form where requested.
Please contact Festival Liaison and Coordinator Joshua Paterson at: Starburstfilmfest@gmail.com
for further information.
OFFICIALLY SELECTED FILMS
Jack Director: Timothy WildeTwo men in a nursing home discover a silver lining to their incontinence.
Old Fart Director: David O'BrienA camera crew reporting on ageism chooses a silver haired gent as its presenter.
Midnight Stories: Morgan Director: Ryan CauchiA modern retelling of the "Vanishing Hitchhiker" urban legend.
Tales from the Dark Web: Moira HillDirector: Ryan CauchiA boxing champion two days shy of competing for a world title, stumbles across a mysterious website the seemingly predicts her victory.
GolemDirector: Ryan CauchiNazi occupied Prague, 1939. A group of German soliers search for a fugitive Rabbi in the basement of an abandoned synagogue unaware of the horror awaiting them.
Served Cold Director: Muy Lang Linda UngLucille, on leave from a job as a researcher, seeks out the source of her anxieties. She finds herself in the home of her third grade bully and takes her revenge in an unexpected way.
Bad Guy Director: Craig CauchiA womans suicide attempt is interupted by a friend in a carpark when they both listen to the same song .
Mate Director: George-Alex NagleAfter a long time apart, local deadbeat John must take care of reserved schoolboy Jack over a weekend in an insular working-class outpost of Western Sydney.
Terrence Director: Shea DonohoeAn old man must confront his lonliness on the eve of his 70th Birthday.
Scouts Director: Charlotte WoodFollowing their failed and feeble attempts at acting careers, two entitled best friends try to discover new doorways into the film business, leaving a trail of disaster and mayhem in their wake.
Blurred Director: Alexia VidlerA young South American girl struggles with her identity as she does not fit the stereotype which people online shame her for.
The Pinnacle Director: Ben SkinnerA young man frustrated with his living conditions decides to seek a place to provide his own shelter.
Making Sense of Scents Director: Juliana Purnell A documentary that details how K9 Nose Work was introduced to Australia through the tenacity of Marion Brand.
EggsperimentDirector: Justine GoldrickCan we drop an egg without having it break?
Zoom on the Broom Director: Justine GoldrickYear 1 Blacktown West Public school
Terry Leans In Director: Gary BoulterA middle aged man finally finds his true calling.
A Woman's Best Friend Director: Caroline SparkesAfter kicking her husband out, a woman tracks down her beloved pet dog.
Billionnaires Post Lockdown PranksDirector: Linley Kaminski, Steven Horvath & Joseph GianniniAgent Linley reluctantly gets assigned to infiltrate and stop Billionnaires pranking each other and causing utter chaos as they have an unlimited budget.
Hear Me Director: Julian NeuhausHear Me is an experimental documentary film featuring writer & disability advocate Emily Dash in conversation with three people with complex communication needs in an exploration of the challenges that people with non-verbal communication needs face, and how society can work to be more inclusive and accepting.
It Will Come to YouDirector: Brendan FloodA struggling songwriter finds inspiration from the unexpected arrival of a friend.
New Life Director: Mark BernardThe journey of a young person's progression in life amidst war and diversity.
Homecoming Director: Tim HansSean and Marley are two best friends who have become famous on social media. They return to their primary school to do a surprise rap performance for their favourite old teacher who taught them music.
SYRON Director: Jenny FraserGordon Syron is the Godfather of Contemporary Aboriginal Art in Australia, and turned 80 in December 2021.
Like a Bird Director: Amy Rose HancockWhen aspiring influencer, Charlie, miraculously meets his fundraiser goals to help his beloved endangered ibises, he finds out who the true donors are.
Fresh Cut Director: Zane MestousisA film exploring the universal anxiety men experience when visiting a new barber.
Old Fart Director: David O'BrienA camera crew reporting on ageism chooses a silver haired gent as its presenter.
Midnight Stories: Morgan Director: Ryan CauchiA modern retelling of the "Vanishing Hitchhiker" urban legend.
Tales from the Dark Web: Moira HillDirector: Ryan CauchiA boxing champion two days shy of competing for a world title, stumbles across a mysterious website the seemingly predicts her victory.
GolemDirector: Ryan CauchiNazi occupied Prague, 1939. A group of German soliers search for a fugitive Rabbi in the basement of an abandoned synagogue unaware of the horror awaiting them.
Served Cold Director: Muy Lang Linda UngLucille, on leave from a job as a researcher, seeks out the source of her anxieties. She finds herself in the home of her third grade bully and takes her revenge in an unexpected way.
Bad Guy Director: Craig CauchiA womans suicide attempt is interupted by a friend in a carpark when they both listen to the same song .
Mate Director: George-Alex NagleAfter a long time apart, local deadbeat John must take care of reserved schoolboy Jack over a weekend in an insular working-class outpost of Western Sydney.
Terrence Director: Shea DonohoeAn old man must confront his lonliness on the eve of his 70th Birthday.
Scouts Director: Charlotte WoodFollowing their failed and feeble attempts at acting careers, two entitled best friends try to discover new doorways into the film business, leaving a trail of disaster and mayhem in their wake.
Blurred Director: Alexia VidlerA young South American girl struggles with her identity as she does not fit the stereotype which people online shame her for.
The Pinnacle Director: Ben SkinnerA young man frustrated with his living conditions decides to seek a place to provide his own shelter.
Making Sense of Scents Director: Juliana Purnell A documentary that details how K9 Nose Work was introduced to Australia through the tenacity of Marion Brand.
EggsperimentDirector: Justine GoldrickCan we drop an egg without having it break?
Zoom on the Broom Director: Justine GoldrickYear 1 Blacktown West Public school
Terry Leans In Director: Gary BoulterA middle aged man finally finds his true calling.
A Woman's Best Friend Director: Caroline SparkesAfter kicking her husband out, a woman tracks down her beloved pet dog.
Billionnaires Post Lockdown PranksDirector: Linley Kaminski, Steven Horvath & Joseph GianniniAgent Linley reluctantly gets assigned to infiltrate and stop Billionnaires pranking each other and causing utter chaos as they have an unlimited budget.
Hear Me Director: Julian NeuhausHear Me is an experimental documentary film featuring writer & disability advocate Emily Dash in conversation with three people with complex communication needs in an exploration of the challenges that people with non-verbal communication needs face, and how society can work to be more inclusive and accepting.
It Will Come to YouDirector: Brendan FloodA struggling songwriter finds inspiration from the unexpected arrival of a friend.
New Life Director: Mark BernardThe journey of a young person's progression in life amidst war and diversity.
Homecoming Director: Tim HansSean and Marley are two best friends who have become famous on social media. They return to their primary school to do a surprise rap performance for their favourite old teacher who taught them music.
SYRON Director: Jenny FraserGordon Syron is the Godfather of Contemporary Aboriginal Art in Australia, and turned 80 in December 2021.
Like a Bird Director: Amy Rose HancockWhen aspiring influencer, Charlie, miraculously meets his fundraiser goals to help his beloved endangered ibises, he finds out who the true donors are.
Fresh Cut Director: Zane MestousisA film exploring the universal anxiety men experience when visiting a new barber.