Enter the Peninsula Short Film Fest and you could share $30,000 in cash and prizes.
Twenty shortlisted films will be judged on Saturday, February 4, by industry professionals, with the winner taking out $5000 in cash, second place $2500 and third place $1250.  The winner has an opportunity to fast-track their career by meeting industry giant Madman to discuss distribution and production avenues.

There are plenty more cool prizes for Best Animation, Best Documentary, Best International and the Woodleigh School Emerging Filmmaker Award (open to any Australian student under 18).  There are also awards for Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Cinematography. Entries are open until Friday, December 9.  Films must be no more than eight minutes long.

Festival director Steve Bastoni said the festival offered an amazing opportunity for filmmakers to have their film seen by the most influential film practitioners in the business. “This is a great chance to rub shoulders and network with industry professionals,” he said.  “Filmmakers receive feedback from the best in the business.  Our judging panel has included Screen Australia board member and Australian director Rob Connolly, John Molloy (Mushroom Pictures), Andrew Mason (Hopscotch) and we’re very lucky to have renowned Australian director Fred Schepisi as PSFF patron.”

Enter at filmfreeway.com/festival/PeninsulaShortFilmFest or head to peninsulashortfilmfest.com.au for details.
The Peninsula Short Film Fest is at the Village Green, Rosebud, Free entry; no BYO.

Meanwhile, the festival will screen You’re It, a short film written and directed by Steve for RU OK Day and Mental Health Australia.  You’re It, which is being shot this month, will focus on the role of technology in our children’s lives and the all-encompassing effect it has on us at work and play.

“With a wealth of local talent on the Peninsula, from actors to producers, directors and cinematographers, and such diverse locations, the Peninsula is the perfect location for films,” Steve said.  You’re It will showcase talent from the Peninsula School of Acting.