Josh Jarman

Directed by Pip Mushin
Country Australia
Year 2004
Running time 96 mins

Struggling playwright Josh Jarman submits his latest offering to producer Stan Billows, but once again his efforts are met with rejection. However, on meeting Billows' daughter Sasha, Josh's life immediately takes a dramatic turn. The producer reconsiders and accepts the script, but only on his curious terms. Tempted by sex and fame, Josh accepts.

Exploring the dilemma of staying true to one's art or selling out for commercial gain, Pip Mushin's directorial debut emerges as a clever comedy, with a quirky script, enhanced by off-the-wall English rhyming slang and a fine performance by Markus Graham in the central role.

Birthday Boy

(Oscar nominated)
Directed by Sejong Park
Country Australia
Year2004
Running time10 mins

Little Manuk is playing on the streets of his village and dreaming of life at the front where his father is a soldier. He returns home to find a parcel on the doorstep and, thinking it is a birthday present, he opens it. Its contents will change his life.