Opening Night was (as always) a roaring success, with all screened films generating thunderous applause from the massive Palais audience. The Globe Collector had a particularly loud response of laughter and cheers, so too did Transmission (how good was the little girl's performance?!). Glen Robbins was the understated yet warm and funny host, guiding everyone through the speeches -- with Paul Harris' trademark wit and passion for film the highlight.
So where do we go from here?
Well, it's time to get knee-deep in Festival goodness!
Under the Radar -- the youth-oriented video competition -- will exhibit some of the freshest film talent down-under from 6pm to 7.30pm at The Astor
Australia's Top 100 Films: Session One will be the first taste (other than last night) audiences will get for the finest short films in the country that are in competition for Sunday's awards. From 7.30pm to 9pm at The Astor
Best of Annecy International Animation Festival: 1997 to 2004 offers half of the delightful animation selection for this year, brought to you straight from the archive of the world's preeminent animation festival, from 9pm to 10.30pm at The Astor
Not to mention... FORUMS!
Pitch Clinic -- a chance to get up close and personal with Industry experts and their helpful advice on the art of pitching to film financiers 6pm to 7.30pm at Forum Hall
From Shorts to Longs! The Leap to Directing Features -- a guide for the transition between short and feature filmmaking, with a panel of directors who've done just that. 7.30pm to 9pm at Forum Hall
So come along, grab some popcorn, make yourself comfortable and be swept away by the superb short films of the SKFF! Or go to Forum Hall with several notepads and pens and get ready for some very beneficial advice!
Hope to see you there!
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