Oyster Farmer

Directed by Anna Reeves
Country Australia
Year 2004
Running time 91 mins

An intimate, smouldering drama with a comic twist filmed around the spectacular Hawkesbury river near Sydney. Having stolen money to help his sick sister, Jack mails the haul to himself at an isolated oyster-farming town. The package of money goes missing, however, when the postman has a heart attack and dies on his round. Oyster Farmer features an acclaimed cast including Jack Thompson, Kerry Armstrong, David Field, Jim Norton and Claudia Harrison.

The Scree

Directed by Paul McDermott
Country Australia
Year 2004
Running time 15 mins

Popular Australian stand-up comedian Paul McDermott directs the winning film at this year's Flickerfest short film festival. Five friends set out in a tiny boat and discover a mysterious island filled with bizarre vegetation and deadly creatures. One by one, each meets a tragic end as they attempt to escape the dreaded Scree.