OZASIA ON SCREEN
September 9th 2008 06:22
17 September – 24 September
For the first time, the Adelaide Festival Centre’s OzAsia Festival in association with the Media Resource Centre presents OzAsia On Screen, a selection of documentaries, shorts and feature films showcasing the scope of screen culture throughout the region. The filmmakers will be in attendance at two special screenings during the festival for Q&A sessions.
Recipient of the Young Australian of the Year award Khoa Do, Tropfest Bright Spark Award Winner Johnny Tran and Tresa Ponnor will be presenting their films at OzAsia Filmmakers, while Sharada Ramanathan will be attending the Australian premiere of her new film Sringaram - Dance of Love. All the films in the OzAsia Festival will be showing at the Mercury Cinema - Adelaide's home of screen culture.
OZASIA FILMMAKERS 6:30pm Saturday 20 September
Three of Australia’s finest filmmakers will present their work and participate in a Q&A session. Don’t miss this opportunity to discuss what drives them to create and discover the stories behind the filmmaking process.
BROWN TRASH Dir: Tresa Ponnor Australia 20067:00 DV
On the most important night of her life Asha is suddenly left with no dress, no make-up and no ride to the school dance. Reluctantly, Asha accepts the help of her eccentric father and the local neighbours.
MY BROTHER, MY SANCTUARY Dir: Johnny Tran Australia 2008 7:30 DV
An examination of conflict and the familial ties that bind. As warring families clash in the suburbs of western Sydney, some try to break the cycle of violence. Winner of the 2008 Tropfest Bright Spark Award.
THE FINISHED PEOPLE (MA15 ) Dir: Khoa Do Australia 2003 80mins 35mm
Journey into the world of Australian street kids, caught up in a cycle of homelessness, drugs and crime, where the only way out is hope. Director Khoa Do developed the story with a cast of non-professional actors who deliver an astonishing documentary authenticity and biting honesty to the film. Winner of the 2003 IF Independent Spirit Award. Q&A with Directors Tresa Ponnor, Johnny Tran and Khoa Do after the films
SRINGARAM – DANCE OF LOVE * -AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
6:30pm Sunday 21 September
Dir: Sharada Ramanathan India 2005 117min 35mm
Telling the story of a Devadasi temple dancer, her search for an identity and her discovery of emancipation, this elegant and contemporary presentation of a tradition-bound India of the 1920s is a glorious mélange of stunning visuals and magnificent music. A gentle exploration of love in all its hues – physical, emotional and spiritual. Q&A with Director Sharada Ramanathan after the film.
www.mrc.org.au
Source: MRC, SAFC.
For more information/contact details
• Toby Bramwell
• (08) 8410 0979
t.bramwell@mrc.org.au
For the first time, the Adelaide Festival Centre’s OzAsia Festival in association with the Media Resource Centre presents OzAsia On Screen, a selection of documentaries, shorts and feature films showcasing the scope of screen culture throughout the region. The filmmakers will be in attendance at two special screenings during the festival for Q&A sessions.
Recipient of the Young Australian of the Year award Khoa Do, Tropfest Bright Spark Award Winner Johnny Tran and Tresa Ponnor will be presenting their films at OzAsia Filmmakers, while Sharada Ramanathan will be attending the Australian premiere of her new film Sringaram - Dance of Love. All the films in the OzAsia Festival will be showing at the Mercury Cinema - Adelaide's home of screen culture.
OZASIA FILMMAKERS 6:30pm Saturday 20 September
Three of Australia’s finest filmmakers will present their work and participate in a Q&A session. Don’t miss this opportunity to discuss what drives them to create and discover the stories behind the filmmaking process.
BROWN TRASH Dir: Tresa Ponnor Australia 20067:00 DV
On the most important night of her life Asha is suddenly left with no dress, no make-up and no ride to the school dance. Reluctantly, Asha accepts the help of her eccentric father and the local neighbours.
MY BROTHER, MY SANCTUARY Dir: Johnny Tran Australia 2008 7:30 DV
An examination of conflict and the familial ties that bind. As warring families clash in the suburbs of western Sydney, some try to break the cycle of violence. Winner of the 2008 Tropfest Bright Spark Award.
THE FINISHED PEOPLE (MA15 ) Dir: Khoa Do Australia 2003 80mins 35mm
SRINGARAM – DANCE OF LOVE * -AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
6:30pm Sunday 21 September
Dir: Sharada Ramanathan India 2005 117min 35mm
Telling the story of a Devadasi temple dancer, her search for an identity and her discovery of emancipation, this elegant and contemporary presentation of a tradition-bound India of the 1920s is a glorious mélange of stunning visuals and magnificent music. A gentle exploration of love in all its hues – physical, emotional and spiritual. Q&A with Director Sharada Ramanathan after the film.
www.mrc.org.au
Source: MRC, SAFC.
For more information/contact details
• Toby Bramwell
• (08) 8410 0979
t.bramwell@mrc.org.au
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