The year’s best South Australian made short and feature films are put on show, culminating in an awards night and party with the who’s who of the local filmmaking community.
The South Australian Screen Awards celebrate the depth of talent working in this state and recognises high achievement in production, direction, editing, cinematography and composition. There’s a different program each night, watch this space for a full listing closer to the screening date.
We live in Adelaide.
Therefore it’s highly likely that you know someone who was involved with one of the films we’re showing on the weekend 13-15 April. Each film we’re showing is eligible to win a prestigious South Australian Screen Award but, you are also eligible to v…ote for your favourite film and nominate the PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD. Some come support your filmmaking friends here at the Mercury.
FRI 13th APRIL
Session 1: Animations & Music Videos
7:00pm – 8.00pm
Tix: / concession and Fringe Benefits.
http://mercurycinema.org.au/products/film-fiestas/sasa/session-one-animations-music-videos/
Clarence’s Kite
Devil in the Deep Blue Sea
The Dream Lodge
Sometimes the Stars (The Audreys)
A Dance in the Garden Reminds Me
Horace in Slow Motion
SASA MUSIC VIDEO NOMINEES
Into Yer Bones (Lyla)
Suddenly Smiling (Some Time Soon)
Cut You Out (Hawks of Alba)
You Should Consider Having Sex With A Bearded Man (The Beards)
Old Uncle Scratch (The Grenadiers)
Sometimes the Stars (The Audreys)
Session 2: SIX ON THE STREET (nominated for best feature)
8.30pm – 10.15pm
Tix: / concession and Fringe Benefits.
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SAT 14th APRIL
Session 3: YUDUM (nominated for best feature)
4:30pm – 5.30pm
Tix: / concession and Fringe Benefits.
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Session 4: DOCUMENTARY SHORTS
6.00pm – 7.10pm
Tix: / concession and Fringe Benefits.
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After Release
Adelaide’s Forgotten Outlaws
Ball of Light
The Curse of Grong Grong
Stunt Love
Session 5: SHUT UP LITTLE MAN (nominated for best feature)
7:30pm – 9.00pm
Tix: / concession and Fringe Benefits.
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Session 6: DIE FOR REAL (Nominated for best feature)
9.15pm – 10.35pm
Tix: / concession and Fringe Benefits.
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SUN 15th APRIL
Session 7: I AM ORPHEUS (Nominated for best feature)
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Session 8: COMEDY SHORTS
5.00pm – 6.30pm
Tix: / concession and Fringe Benefits.
http://mercurycinema.org.au/products/film-fiestas/sasa/session-eight-comedy-shorts/
Cut You Out (Hawks of Alba)
A Tale of Obsession
Horace in Slow Motion
Captivated
L’Artiste!
A Tortured Mind
A Few Nervous Habits
You Should Consider Having Sex With A Bearded Man (The Beards)
Steak Knife
Suburban Samurai
Session 9: DRAMA SHORTS
7.00pm – 8.45pm
Tix: / concession and Fringe Benefits.
http://mercurycinema.org.au/products/film-fiestas/sasa/session-nine-drama-shorts/
Wastelander Panda (Prologue)
Collision
Kill and Tell
Beta
The Other Side of Desire
Rapture
Laser
The Palace
Session One: Animations & Music Videos
The following short films have been nominated for a SASA in the category of Annimation. Attending these screenings will enable you to cast your vote in the People’s Choice Award.
Clarence’s Kite | 3:05
Devil in the Deep Blue Sea | 4:34
The Dream Lodge | 5:25
Sometimes the Stars (The Audreys) | 4:33
A Dance in the Garden Reminds Me | 3:00
Horace in Slow Motion | 4:30
SASA Music Video nominees to follow annimation shorts. Attending these screenings entitles you to vote in the People’s Choice Award.
Into Yer Bones (Lyla) | 4:47
Suddenly Smiling (Some Time Soon) | 3:51
Cut You Out (Hawks of Alba) | 4:25
You Should Consider Having Sex With A Bearded Man (The Beards) | 3:55
Old Uncle Scratch (The Grenadiers) | 3:33
Sometimes the Stars (The Audreys) | 4:33
$15.00
SASA FEATURE TWO: Yudum
Yudum is the story of a young man who heads north in search of a girl, but discovers much more.
$15.00
Session nine: Drama Shorts
These dramatic short films are eligible to win a 2012 SASA as well as the People’s Choice Award. Attending this session entitles you to vote!
Wastelander Panda (Prologue) | 3:00
Collision | 13:40
Kill and Tell | 13:10
Beta | 22:00
The Other Side of Desire | 11:30
Rapture | 13:25
Laser | 6:59
The Palace | 16:30
$15.00
SESSION FOUR: Documentary Shorts
After Release | 11:36
Adelaide’s Forgotten Outlaws | 5:31
Ball of Light | 15:00
The Curse of Grong Grong | 10:22
Stunt Love | 27:30
$15.00
Session eight: Comedy Shorts
The best in South Australian funnies…
Cut You Out (Hawks of Alba) | 4:25
A Tale of Obsession | 13:33
Horace in Slow Motion | 4:30
Captivated | 6:15
L’Artiste! | 8:34
A Tortured Mind | 7:50
A Few Nervous Habits | 11:06
You Should Consider Having Sex With A Bearded Man (The Beards) | 3:55
Steak Knife | 18:02
Suburban Samurai | 7:00
$15.00
SASA FEATURE ONE: 6 on the Street
Filmed locally in Adelaide and centred on the local music scene, 6 on the Street is a brilliant feature-length documentary based around the travails of 12 bands and their experience gigging in the South Australian Capital.
Directed by Kirean Ellis
Produced by Sam Wright
$15.00
FEATURE THREE: Shut up little man
When two friends tape-recorded the fights of their violently noisy neighbors, they accidentally created one of the world’s first ‘viral’ pop-culture sensations.
Screened at SUNDANCE and BAFF among other film festivals. Don’t miss it here at the Mercury.
$15.00
FEATURE FOUR: Die for real
Feature nominee and open for People’s Choice Award.
A filmmaker makes the ultimate horror film when four friends unknowingly video their own murders.
$15.00
FEATURE FIVE: I am Orpheus
Nominated for best feature and open for a People’s Choice Award
Jeremy discovers his true heritage as Orpheus, the son of the Greek gods, and embarks on a quest to save his lost wife.
$15.00
