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The finalists for the Bondi Short Film Festival have been announced, with Nick Fogarty’s Hamburger Eyes well in the running.
The 14 finalists for the Bondi Short Film Festival have been announced, with competitors, audiences and judges now looking ahead to the ceremony which takes place on Saturday, November 28 at Bondi Pavilion.
The competition, now in its ninth year, has attracted a record 250+ entries, with six categories up for grabs: Showtime Best Film, Getty Images Best Cinematography, Firestick Best Actor, Spectrum Film Best Music, Oyster Vision Best Script and Myspace Best Design. The Best Film winner will receive return flights to North America and a Spectrum editing package, among other prizes.
One of this year's entrants, Nick Fogarty, who filmed his short Hamburger Eyes in San Francisco, sees the festival as a great opportunity for budding filmmakers. "The festival is the type of thing that can act as a really great launch pad into the business," Nick says. "It's a really good forum for filmmakers to show what they can do and share their work with each other...it's such a privilege to be included."
Nick's short film is his first, which sees him explore the nature of surf subculture on America's west coast. "It was the first time I'd ever picked up a camera, but definitely not the last. I was really interested in documenting this particular type of subculture, and I loved shooting on 35mm. I definitely want to shoot on film in the future, rather than go digital."
As a first-time filmmaker, Nick Fogarty was prodded by friends to enter the festival, a decision that has now been rewarded with a nomination. "My friends saw it and said I should enter and now I'm pretty glad I did!" he laughs. "I would never have even considered it before!"
With the competitive nature and limited opportunities for a career as a director in the Australian film industry, is Nick hoping that selection in the Bondi Short Film Festival his first step on the way to a career? "I've not been heavily involved in the industry prior to this short," he says honestly. "But I do think that something like the Bondi Short Film Festival is a really positive thing for the industry because it's such a great platform for people trying to break into that world, and what better way to get your work seen."
With a judging panel consisting of director David Caesar and short filmmaker and actress Gracie Otto, you never know where Nick Fogarty's first stab at filmmaking, Hamburger Eyes could lead.
Bondi Short Film Festival takes place on Saturday 28th November, kicking off with a sold out matinee screening at 3pm, and then a sold out evening session at 7.45pm. Be quick to get tix for the third and final session at 8pm. For more information on the event and the other finalists visit www.bondishortfilmfestival.com and for tickets Phone via MoshTix 1300 438 849 or online www.bondishortfilmfestival.com or www.moshtix.com.au.
Picture Caption: A still from Nick Fogarty's Hamburger Eyes.
