14/05/2024
NEWSFLASH! 🎉 🥳 Announcing our Very Short Film Festival 2024 Finalists.
Before we dive in, once again, congratulations to everyone… It’s been a challenging month for the judging panel, and we are all truly awed by the talent and creativity showcased across the country.
🥁 Drumroll, please... and now, here are the finalists (listed alphabetically):
🌟 OPEN CATEGORY 🌟
🎥 Ella Demarchi: "Remember Me"
🎥 Grace Quealy: "The Something"
🎥 Jane Hamilton-Foster: "Loop"
🎥 Kaelyn Ward: "Uprooted"
🎥 Kea Gargiulo: "Shkëndijë"
🎥 Kylie Skinner: "Formal Take Two"
🎥 Maru One: "Steamed Egg Custards"
🌟 JUNIOR CATEGORY 🌟
🎥 Adi Bocman: "Amor Fati"
🎥 Aquinnah McKendrick, Daisy Belle Adam, Billie Chatto: "Fourteen"
🎥 Hayden Best: "Kinetic Connection"
🎥 Jake McCormack: "Change - A True Story"
🎥 Ruby & Stella Kurzel: "JACHELT"
As the calibre was so high and the films so amazing, we are excited to continue with the People's Choice Awards. Make sure to cast your votes for your favourite films when we go live!
🌟 PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 🌟
People's Choice picks: Open category 🎥
Abba Abbouchi for "Who is Bob?," Andrew Pavli for "Bring Back the Office Tea Lady," Frank Leggett for "The Tunnel," Gerard Lambkin for "Waiting For The Man," Grace McLean for "A Spark," Lana Digman for "CATCH UP," Lily Lunder for "Stonewall," Megan Kenna for "Sparky," Michael De Lange for "The Poet's Choice," Nima Baghbani for "Olympic Champion," Rena Li for "P*e Shy," Tashi Higgins for "Aevum," and Tom Pasley for "Polystyrene Junkie."
People's Choice picks: Junior category 🎥
Alisha Mtungwazi for "Kusimiddzira Chiedza," Brayden O'Connor & James Cawley for "Insanitizer," Daniel Schafer & Jake Bell for "Cicadas", Dylan Burrows for "Mania," Ella Hasdell for "17," Freya Rubeli for "Just a Kiss," Indianna Thompson & Ruby Harris for "The Hunt," Matthew Nottle for "Forsaken," Mark Zanosov for "Still There?," and ShopFront Films for "George".
A massive shout-out to all the filmmakers who submitted their creations. Your passion and dedication inspire us all. Thank you for making this festival special. 🎉
12/04/2024
🎶✨ To our Sydney community... this one's for you! We are thrilled to announce that the AYO will present an enthralling evening of 'Demon Ducks and Pandemonium,' under the baton of conductor Christoph Altstaedt and featuring the incredible Soprano Rachelle Durkin. 🌟
🎼 Dive into a world of musical satire and theatre with compositions from Ligeti, Vines, and Gruber. This unique performance is anchored by HK Gruber’s 'Frankenstein!!' in its captivating chamber version, inspired by the legendary tale of Mary Shelley.
🎟️ Don't miss out on this rare spectacle. Join us at the Cellblock Theatre or UKARIA for an unforgettable experience that promises to weave fantastical tales and break all conventions.
Don't miss out - get your tix to secure your spot:
https://ayo.com.au/events/momentum-ensemble-altstaedt-durkin/
See you there! 👉
19/03/2024
🎼 Artology is excited to share this event with you all – Australian Youth Orchestra's 'Turbulent Times' Autumn Season Concert.
Step into a musical time machine with soloist Satu Vänskä (ACO) and conductor Alexandre Bloch (Orchestre National de Lille), as our flagship orchestra transports you to an era of great societal upheaval and political uncertainty. And no, it is not 2020.
Ravel and Debussy, Szymanowski and Prokofiev conjure a world at war, when artists were pushing the boundaries of what music can be and capturing the essence of the most turbulent of times - before our own that is.
Saturday 6 April, 7:30pm
Federation Concert Hall
Hobart / nipaluna
Don't miss out on tickets - https://events.humanitix.com/ayo 🎶
25/01/2024
TONIGHT on NITV at 8:30pm - The Drover's Wife - directed, written, co-produced and staring Leah Purcell , an esteemed Very Short Film Festival. Artology is proud to have played a role in bringing this important Australian story to life on screen.
A must watch ahead of 26th January.
Leah Purcell's Blak retelling of an Australian story | The Drover's Wife | NITV
The Drover's Wife | Watch on NITV on January 25 at 8:30pm or on SBS On Demand👉🏾 SUBSCRIBE TO NITV https://bit.ly/32Sg6CI Website: https://www.sbs.com.au/n...
23/01/2024
Congratulations to Jasmine Lai! Join her as she discusses her unique journey and the process of working on her composition with the Melbourne Youth Orchestra.
Check out this informative and inspiring 1 min video 👉
https://youtu.be/rZSR5x8nfrg
16/01/2024
Join composer Hayden Taylor as he shares his inspiring journey of having his composition performed by the Queensland and Melbourne Youth Orchestras. A heartfelt congratulations to Hayden on this remarkable achievement! 👏👏👏
Watch Hayden's inspirational 1 min vid here: 👉 https://youtu.be/jc2NiqYn8Lw
09/01/2024
✨ A Dream Turned Reality with Melbourne Youth Orchestra 🎻
Witnessing the Melbourne Youth Orchestra in rehearsal is like stepping into a dream. They brought to life Kaykay Lai's vibrant composition, transforming his dream into a stunning orchestral reality. What an amazing goosebump moment for Kaykay - seeing his composition turn into an orchestral reality!
These are the moments that define a musician's journey. Congratulations, Kaykay, for achieving this remarkable milestone! 👏👏
21/12/2023
🎉 2023 Highlights: Artology & Melbourne Youth Orchestra 🎻
A landmark year! Young composers, Kaykay Lai, Jasmine Lai, Olivia Bryant, Benji Raymond, Taylee Jurekie-Rofe and and Hayden Taylor had the chance to refine their compositions and have them brought to life again by the Melbourne Youth Orchestra. 🎵🌟
With guidance from Brett Kelly and our mentors Lyle Chan and Christopher Sainsbury, these talents shined at the Elizabeth Murdoch Hall, showcasing their evolved compositions. A big round of applause for their achievements and the unforgettable performances at one of Australia's finest acoustic venues! 👏👏
📷 Photo credits: Courtesy of Melbourne Youth Orchestra
31/10/2023
It's time to announce the 2024 Very Short Film Festival signature:
"Spark" 📣🎬️
Weave the signature ‘Spark’ into your film –
visually, metaphorically, through dialogue, or any other inventive means.
Learn more 👉️ veryshortfilmfestival.com.au
12/05/2023
Exciting news! 🎉 🥳 Our Very Short Film Festival finalists and semifinalists have been announced!
Before we dive in, we just have to say - the calibre of films we received this year was outstanding! We've been blown away by the incredible talent and creativity that's out there.
Choosing our top ten finalists was no easy feat. The Judges watched and re-watched so many films...
Drum roll.... and now here are the finalists... (listed alphabetically)
FINALISTS 👉
OPEN CATEGORY
Alison Stanton-Cook - ROE
Alex Thomson & James Cameron - Tact
Harrison Warne & Jack Breedon - In My bones
Jaimie Conlon & Rishi Golembiewski - Sustenance
Miranda Sharpe - The Universal Struggle
JUNIOR CATEGORY
Ben Van Leen - Chris.P
Charli Kemper - The Good, the Bad, and the Library
Christopher Mansfield - Left To Cool
Dylan Burrows - The Polish Nut
Julia Woods - A Non-linear Exploration of the End
SEMIFINALISTS 👉
OPEN CATEGORY
Caitlin Lopez, Connor McGhie, Jac Carey, Jasper Kennedy, Jin Thompson, Josephine Croft, Lilantha Gunasekara, Liliane Clarke, Maru One, Rhys Day, Sam Tooker, Taylor Kezia, Thomas Farnill, Tim Williams, Zoe Harvey.
JUNIOR CATEGORY
Aiman Malik, Daniel Schafer, Elise Nikkinen, Ella Friedlos, Flora Feldman, Lea Long, Luca Yi, Maia Weatherstone, Nick McGrory, Sam Davison, Summer Kelly, Tashani Davidson Fuller, Thomas P*el, Will Thornton, Yael Green.
We want to give a big shout-out to all the filmmakers who submitted their creations. Your passion and dedication are truly inspiring. Thank you for making this festival a success!
26/04/2023
Hey there film lovers! 📽️
Are you ready to have some fun with fellow filmmakers, film film cinephile and industry greats? Then, join us at the Very Short Film Festival Premiere Event on May 26, 2023, at the breathtaking Spring Bay Mill in Triabunna.
We've got a fantastic lineup showcasing the VSFF finalists, plus special screenings including the talented Lachlan Pendragon, presenting his 2023 Oscar-nominated short animation "An Ostrich Told Me the World is Fake and I Think I Believe It."
You'll have the chance to mingle with our judges and mentors including the lovely Essie Davis and Marta Dusseldorp.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to network, celebrate, and have fun! And there's award-winning accommodation on site, so you can make it a sleepover.
Get your tickets now for the Very Short Film Festival Premiere Event 🎟️ https://veryshortfilmfestival.com.au/tickets/
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