Nicola Kinnane

Shawn and Lisa try to pitch their short film script at a party full of young creatives.

Impression and interpretation: A film that relies on sensory techniques to tell a story about depression, alienation and ultimately loneliness.

Cherubhead explores the powerful teachings from philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli through an interpersonal setting. Catherine, a social scientist, guides orphan Ellie to solitary socialite Marie Annette. Unbeknownst to them, Catherine also invites Sophie Piero- a rebellious freedom fighter- to the house to protect Ellie from Marie's radicalized views of power and control.

In small town Kalgoorlie, teenager Ben Wakeley and his loved ones are pushed to their limits. Taunted by a mysterious criminal group, things get violent fast.