Join us for Powerhouse Late: Film, a night all about short films presented in partnership with local industry networking group Emerge Film Networking.
Local filmmakers and film lovers are invited for an immersive night of art and short films. The night celebrates putting the smallest stories on the biggest screens with screenings of legendary contemporary shorts, a panel about the art of short film and Q&A session as well as networking with emerging filmmakers.
The evening will feature a program of AFTRS 50th Anniversary restored short films from their esteemed alumni. The selection includes works from the class of 1973 – Gillian Armstrong, Phillip Noyce and Chris Noonan – alongside impressive first forays into the medium by Ivan Sen, Jane Campion, Cate Shortland, Robert Connolly, Sue Brooks and Catriona McKenzie.
Program
SCREENINGS
Theatre 5–6.30pm Why Not Both (2022), directed by Mansoor Noor Right Here (2022), directed by Claud Bailey Peepin’ (2018), directed by Paul Rhodes and Haein Kim Set Times (2022), directed by Frazer Bull-Clark Hen (2022), directed by Alice Tovey Sunshine (2021), directed by Martha Goddard Atomic Love (2021), directed by Imogen McCluskey Radical Honesty (2022), directed by Tin Pang
8–9pm Voice Activated (2022), directed by Steve Anthopoulos Creswick( 2017), directed by Natalie Erika James Birdie (2018), directed by Shelly Lauman Sushi Noh (2022), directed by Jayden Rathsam Hua Lost Boy (2020), directed by Peter Skinner Slash (2022), directed by Kenny Foo Substratum (2023), directed by Harvey Abrahams
Theatrette 5–9pm AFTRS 50th anniversary – alumni short films Bulls (1973), directed by Chris Noonan Caravan Park (1973), directed by Phillip Noyce Joy (2000), directed by Cate Shortland Mr Ikegami’s Flight (1995), directed by Robert Connolly One Hundred A Day (1973), directed by Gillian Armstrong The Drover’s Wife (1985), directed by Sue Brooks The Third Note (1999), directed by Catriona McKenzie Warm Strangers (1997), directed by Ivan Sen Peel (1982), directed by Jane Campion
Balcony 5–9pm Local music videos curated by Emerge Film Networking
TALK 6.30–8pm The Art of Short Film curated by Emerge Film Networking Sydney Join moderator Jayden Rathsam Huafor a deep dive into making short films with directors Natalie Erika James (Creswick, Relic, Apartment 7A) and Shelly Lauman (Birdie, Woman Outside) and Producer Yingna Lu (Voice Activated, Tangles and Knots, The PMs Daughter).
NETWORKING 8–9pm Industry speed networking with Emerge Film Networking. Register
MUSIC 5–9pm DJ Astro Kidd
BAR 5–9pm Bar by Grifter
ACCESSIBILITY NOTE FROM EVENT ORGANISERS AUSLAN interpreters will be present at all speaking, panel and Q&A components. Please note, not all short films will screen with subtitles. Powerhouse Ultimo is an accessible venue.
We encourage visitors with accessibility requirements to contact us via book@powerhouse.com.au or (02) 9217 0222 for help in planning your visit. We accept Companion Cards.
