MUDFEST, 97 min. To celebrate G’day L.A., join us for a world-class selection of Australian short films. January 17, 2012

Tuesday, January 17 – 8:00 PM
MUDFEST, 97 min. To celebrate G’day L.A., join us for a world-class selection of Australian short films. MudFest (the Mudgee International Short Film Festival) hails from Mudgee, a small wine town in central New South Wales, Australia. MudFest receives more than 750 international short film entries annually and this year presents a selection of best-ever Australian entries to the film buffs of Los Angeles. Program includes: Janine Burns’ “Ray” (2004, 9 min), where John Wayne figures prominently in a story about a boy and a garbage collector in a small town; Gary Sofarelli’s “Beyond” (2010, 6 min), a dreamy, deep film set in a swimming pool; Andrew Ruhemann and Shaun Tan’s “The Lost Thing” (2010, 14 min), in which a boy discovers a strange creature on a beach; Heath Davis’ “Bee Sting” (2010, 14 min), about complicated love at the age of 9; Nash Edgerton’s “Spider” (2007, 10 min), in which a man’s practical joke on his girlfriend has tragic consequences; Dustin Feneley’s “Snow” (2005, 15 min), about a boy’s first realization of death; Genevieve Clay’s “Be My Brother” (2009, 7 min), a tale proving that disabilities are not always a detriment; Stuart Parkyn’s “Jerrycan” (2008, 12 min), in which a boy and his mates make life-and-death decisions in rural Australia; Thomas Turley’s “Pension Day” (2007, 5 min), featuring a main character having not the best day; and Loosie Craig’s “Mavis” (2006, 5 min), a funny tale of awards won and regrets. [35mm] There will be a 15-minute intermission between “Spider” and “Snow,” during which audience members can sample boutique Australian wines and beer. Qantas Choir to sing before the program. Filmmakers in person to be announced. Information on MudFest available at www.mudfest.com.au

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