Short Films - Brings lots of change

Fitzroy Shorts is re-launching on February 2nd.

Fitzroy Shorts is proud to announce that it will donate half this Months door proceeds to the Tsunami Relief Appeal. A small coin can create a lot of change.

Heading the line up for the launch of Fitzroy Shorts 2005 screening calendar is Sejong Parks Birthday Boy, (Section Winner Annecy International Animation Festival for Best First Film 2004 and AFI 2004 winner for Best Short Animation, Best Sound and Best Screenplay) tipped to be Australias SECOND OSCAR winner for 2005 in the Academy Award short Animation category. And the abundance of local talent continues with Darcy Yuilles Blue Poles a stunning short set in 1970s Australia starring 2004 AFI Best Actor award winner Sam Worthington (Somersault).

From the USA we have Sevens Eleven, a comical view of the kids crime world directed by award winning director Amy Iorio. Also featured is one of the more unusual and experimental works by Norwegian filmmaker Jorgen Johansen (Green Light) and the controversial but timely documentary Decent, Generous, Tolerant Open-Minded (white) People by VCA Graduate Katrina Sawyer which takes a refreshing look at the meaning of the word 'neighbours'.

New in 2005 is the Fitzroy Shorts Screeners Club, which offers fantabulous discounts for audience members to year long Fitzroy Shorts events and selected retail outlets in Fitzroy and North Melbourne. All you have to do is show up buy your year-long ticket and you can come and go to Fitzroy Shorts as you please!!

Filmmakers dont forget we are keen beans to see what you have in 2005 so send us your films (on DVD only)!

Vote for your favourite film on the night in the monthly Punters Choice Award and reward the filmmaker with a cash prize of $250.00AUD

Win a fabulous bag as part of the Crumpler Side Door Prize Courtesy of the lovely Crumpler terrain bag specialists....

WHEN: Wednesday February 2nd
WHERE: The Night Cat, 141 Johnson Street Fitzroy / Melways reference 2C:B7 Phone: 0404 09 1140
TIME: 7pm doors open/Screening starts 8pm sharp!
COST: $10 Full $7 concession

Go to www.fitzroyshorts.com for further calendar screening dates.