Warrandyte Film Feast
Event info
Join us for Warrandyte's famous Warrandyte Film Feast - on the banks of the Yarra River!
Held on Friday 19 April 2024, the evening will feature live acoustic music with rock sensations Sisters Doll (Australia’s Got Talent runners up) and Emma Jury.
This will be followed by the screening of selected local and national independent short films.
Your MCs for the evening are Emma Jury, and Oscar Hales with Kyle.
This event is proudly brought to you by Warrandyte Festival and Striking Productions.
Times
5.00pm ~ Emma Jury live
6.00pm ~ Sisters Doll
7.00pm ~ AwareWolves perform then Film Feast begins
Intermission ~ Featuring The Dalt Wisneys
Films (see posters below)
Premiere: ‘Number 11’ by Striking Productions (not in competition) (LOCAL & FILMED IN WARRANDYTE)
1. Gem Amongst the Gold (LOCAL)
2. Phone-Nomenon
3. Favour on the Fourth Floor (LOCAL)
4. Bearzebub
5. The Tallest of Tales
6. Killing the Love Emoji
<Intermission> Special debut by The Dalt Wisneys (lead singer is LOCAL to the area)
7. Stranded (LOCAL)
8. Inspire
9. Tradies
10. Mira’s Tale (LOCAL)
11. Their Heaven is a Warm Underworld
12. Animal Work
During voting and counting there will be a special screening from a past winner.
Food
Food and drinks will be available for sale from 5:00pm (including interval).
Seating
Seating is provided but unallocated. Seats are available on a first come, first served basis.
Rug up
This is an outdoor event under a marquee. Please bring weather appropriate clothing, shoes and blankets.
Classification
Please be aware that the films exhibited have not been classified in accordance with the Australian Classification Board.
Content is varied, uncensored and may offend some viewers.
Viewership is at the discretion of the ticket holder.
Location
Riverbank Stage, Lower Reserve, Stiggants Reserve, Yarra Street (adjacent to Stiggant Street), Warrandyte VIC 3113
Contact
GEM AMONGST THE GOLD / A narrative led documentary exploring the transformation of a town across multiple generations. / Synopsis: The residents of Warrandyte are used to the quiet and idyllic life which they live, its location acts as a secluded area, however it is only 24km from Melbourne’s CBD. As the town slowly starts to develop with new modern restaurants and tourism locations, its residents are eager to preserve the towns history, but it is uncertain what the future may hold. / Run time: 2:09 / Genre: Documentary / Director and Producer: Nathan James C / Cinematographer and Producer: Ange Tcaciuc
PHONE-NOMENON / Every once in a while something so mysterious happens that simply cannot be explained. Two moments in time intertwine to create an adventure that no one will forget and leave you wanting more. A mysterious accident and chance connection could be the difference between life and death. Phone-nomenon is a comedic time-travel tale of titanic proportions. / Run time: 7.56 / Writer, Director: Aylee Sunstrom / Producer: Aylee Sunstrom, Jack Mason, Tom Vogel
FAVOUR ON THE FOURTH FLOOR / Late at night, a hotel guest solicits a cleaner for a gruesome favour. / Run time: 7.41 / Genre: Comedy / Writer and Director: Harry Quinlan / Producer: by Lawrence Phelan (Recliner Films)
BEARZEBUB / An old and unloved teddy bear attempts to regain his owner's affection through the darkest of methods. / Run time: 4.45 / Genre: Comedy + horror / Writer, Direcotor: Roy Sisson / Producer: Mark Lycette
THE TALLEST OF TALES / A series of bad dates in an empty bar takes a peculiar turn. / Synopsis: A seemingly hopeful romantic meets strangers from a matchmaker app in an empty bar, only to find themselves in a myriad of terrible first date scenarios, leaving you to question who the real bad date actually is. / Run time: 4.33 / Genre: Film clip + comedy / Writer, Director: Hana Brenecki / Director, Producer: Chris Lichti
KILLING THE LOVE EMOJI / Do you Love or iLove in the 21st century? / Synopsis: Pandora, a second-hand bookshop owner and Alex C. Alex, a renowned influencer, fall in love at first sight. They become an influencer couple with a major following on social site iWANT. Increasingly unhappy at the fact that her relationship has become an algorithm hungry for exposure, Pandora breaks up with Alex C. Alex, who eventually chooses his love for herover his online life. As Alex C. Alex sacrifizes his social status, Pandora’s father and his mistress become the new influencer couple. / Run time: 6.55 / Genre: Romantic Comedy / Writer: Amel B. Kenza / Director: Zev Howley / Producers: Amel B. Kenza, Zev Howley, Dion Vassos
STRANDED / A young woman's motorbike brakes down. Her good Samaritan isn't what he seems. / Synopsis: Filmed in the Yarra Valley and surrounds this story follows a young woman who is "Stranded" after her motor bike breaks down. Can she trust a good Samaritan who pulls up to help? Exploring the themes of trust and fantasy vs reality this adventure could take a bad turn at any moment. / Production company: Jenkinsfilm / Genre: Thriller / Run time: 8.00 / Writers, Producers: Stephen Jenkins and Josh Marks / Director: Stephen Jenkins
INSPIRE / An artist trying to rediscover oneself Synopsis: An artist trying to rediscover oneself by trying to find inspiration from around, later finds. / Production company: I-Motion Pictures / Genre: Experimental/ abstract / Run time: 2.30 / Writer, Producer, Director: Jobin
TRADIES / When tradies come to Mrs. O'Donnell's house, it matters what your name is. / Synopsis: A bored stay-at-home wife employs tradespeople to keep herself occupied during the day, invoking as many dad jokes as she can muster along the way. / Run time: 5.48 / Genre: Comedy / Writers: Christine Harris and Damian Harris / Director: Christine Harris / Producer: Elfenshot Films
MIRAS TALE / A lost mermaid attempts to escape two seedy fishermen. / Synopsis: A mermaid that somehow lost her way, tries to return to the ocean, trying to avoid a couple of fishermen attempting to capture her. / Production company: MrFilm Videography / Genre: Fiction + light comedy / Run time: 6.00 / Writer, Director, Producer: Gary Hegedus
THEIR HEAVEN IS A WARM UNDERWORLD / Woman wakes up, wants coffee, meets magical cat. / Experimental piece focusing on a simple desire and its wish to be fulfilled. / Runtime: 6.09 / Genre: Surreal + experimental / Writer, Director, Producer: Brett Sixtysix
ANIMAL WORK / An anxious young man walks in late to a group therapy session. However, the session takes an unlikely turn when the other attendees get in touch with their wild sides. / Production company / Educational institution: VCA Film and TV Foundations / Genre: Comedy / Run time: 7.19 / Writer, Producer, Director: Zak Marrinan / Producer: Bre Sims
Now and Not Yet acoustic lounge
Sisters Doll
Headlining the Now and Not Yet acoustic lounge is one of Australia’s leading rock bands taking on the world, Sisters Doll.
They are a trio of Brothers of Blood and of Rock ‘n’ Roll. With over 700 shows under their belts and crowned Runners Up on Channel Nine’s ‘Australia’s Got Talent’, they have toured and shared the stage with past KISS legends Peter Criss and Bruce Kulick, along with many other Rock Legends.
Sisters Doll have released two independent albums with their second album has reached No 5 on the i-Tunes chart. They will grace the stage with an acoustic set of their trademark melodic rock sound.
Emma Jury
AwareWolves
The Dalt Wisneys
Supporting Sisters Doll is local captivating lyrical artisan, Emma Jury, who effortlessly weaves Taylor Swift's storytelling finesse with the raw emotionality reminiscent of Lizzy McAlpine and Ethan Cain.
Infused with R&B and jazz nuances, her authentic voice crafts entrancing melodies that blend folk, pop, and soul influences into an immersive, relatable sonic journey.
Beyond depth, Emma's versatile repertoire sparkles with playful, light-hearted songs, infusing joy into her artistry.
Rick (AwareWolves) is a professional Drummer/ Percussionist who also plays the Native American Flute and Yidaki.
Rick works intuitively through the filter of life’s wisdom, utilising the elements of sound, frequency and energetic fields to unlock blockages accumulated within the spirit over time.
Enter the world of The Dalt Wisneys, where Disney magic is fuelled by punk rock!
We are here to transform your favorite childhood melodies into punk anthems.
From the bustling streets of Agrabah to the Pride Lands of Africa, we bring a unique blend of nostalgic classics and modern hits from the Disney universe with a punk twist to take you on a musical journey like no other.
So grab dust off your Mickey ears and join us in A Whole New World as we bring our brand of punk rock to the stage, with a sprinkle of pixie dust!