The 2006 Shortlist screening this Friday at Coombes Lecture Theatre 
Poppy
11.5 minutes (2005), Director – Sophie Boord
“In a confused state two poppy-wash cowboys encounter the Black Rider. A surreal and laconic take on the Western”. Produced at the University of Technology, Sydney.
Boys Grammar 8 minutes (2005), Director – Dean Francis
Based on a true event of a couple of years ago. Boys at a private school struggle with their sexuality, and a boy is attacked in the school swimming locker rooms by his school-mates after it is perceived that he is gay. Produced at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School.
Two Nights
11 minutes (2006), Director – Rolmar Baldonado
“Over two nights, a young Chinese immigrant has sexual encounters with two very different individuals. Consequently, he has to choose between the one he wants and the one that wants him”. Paralleling the two nights of the one protagonist, the movie highlights the challenges of attraction and looking for love. Part of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School’s 2006 Graduation.
The Prodigal Son27 minutes – Documentary (2006), Director – Tony Radevsky
When Ted came out as gay to his parents, his mother Ljubica insisted it was a passing phase and his father Alexo refused to speak to him. Fifteen years passed, with no communication between father and son – until Alexo discovered he was suffering from a serious illness. The Prodigal Son, the emotional story of a gay man in his 40s who is reunited with his traditional, Macedonian family after being estranged from his father for 15 years.
Winner: Flickerfest IF Media Award for Most Popular Film at Flickerfest 2006.
Shed 
8.5 minutes (2005), Director – Kathryn Goldie
“Shed explores the difficulty one man faces when his world is turned upside down by a phone call that threatens to destroy his relationship with his daughter”.
Finalist in the 2005 SnowyFest International Film Festival
And Everything Nice 
7 minutes (2005), Director – Craig Boreham & Peta Lenehan
“The curiosity of a schoolgirl leads her to skip a day at school to observe a classmate as she wanders through the city”.
Shown at the 2006 Mardi Gras QueerScreen Short Film Festival.
One End Stands
11 minutes (2005), Director – Maiara Skarheim 
“We all know the game but how well do we play it?
And who the hell is making the rules? Follow this young lesbian's scenic tour through her frustration and desire as she dives into the saucy trials and tribulation of getting a date, finding love … or just having good sex!” A young lesbian goes out clubbing with friends, frustrated by the lack of interest that other women show in her.
Shown at the 2006 Mardi Gras QueerScreen Short Film Festival.
About Personality 30 minutes (2005), Director – Scott Malcom and Matt Wright
“An engaging and informative documentary which takes a look into what it might mean to be queer. Relaxing and intimate portraits spoken with candour, explore the diverse qu
estions of queer life and challenge the diverse assumptions perpetuated by Australian society.”
Screened at the 2006 Brisbane Queer Film festival.
This Thursday 30 November is the closing night of BentFest and also the pride awards night.
Don't forget to buy some popcorn at the movies this Friday.
