Shalane Connors

A mysterious woman is perched between the harsh legacy of World War II and the hope of a new life in Australia. A sweeping romantic drama set in 1950s rural Australia following the lives of the Blighs, a wealthy and complicated pastoralist family, who lives in Inverness, NSW.

On her way home from a night of hedonistic partying, Ruby, an anxious young woman experiences her first panic attack. With every new environment her panic escalates, and with each person she encounters unable to help, Ruby is forced to face the relentlessness of her anxiety disorder.

Dity has just found out that she is pregnant, but to a past lover. Without a job, car or safe home of her own, Dity must navigate herself through the government benefit system. Will is only 15 years old, but he is learning how to break into houses. Ray struggles to overcome his jealousy fuelled violent past in order to become a father to his child.

Arash arrives in Australia to reunite with the love of his life, Nazanin. After heading to a cabin in the woods, Arash soon realizes his elusive lover is harboring deep secrets, leading him down a path of self-destruction.

A young woman flees a fractured relationship traversing a road full of memories – from the blossoming of young love, to the intersection of betrayal, choice and loss. As her lover turned nemesis catches up to her she must find the strength to make meaning of it all and face him with hard truths.

Two former acquaintances meet up again travelling on public transport. In the process they open up some old wounds and create some new ones.

Students Ali and Vanessa arrive at the mansion on the hill for a weekend of psychic competition. The competition pays well, especially for the winner. They're met by the eccentric Professor Manchester, barely four feet tall, and an assortment of colourful competitors. Every guest has story and a secret. When one guest falls ill; Ali learns he's being treated with an exorcism! As a storm takes out the power, much more than prize money is at stake. In a race against time, Ali and Vanessa must plan a way to escape, all while fighting for their lives. But whose plan are they really part of?

Set in the heart of Sydney Australia, this is a touching drama about the complex relationship between two misfits; Hyun, a lonely Korean man and Martina, a young orphaned girl. A strange and unique bond is forged against the stark contrast of their different lives and the back drop of the harsh realities of drugs, prostitution and gang life. Somehow these two find sanctuary in each other; Martina helps Hyun reconnect with the world around him and he helps this overly cynical young girl believe in dreams again. Intense, raw performances bring rare emotional veracity and intimacy to a delicate story. An impressive team of emerging talent create a moving, perceptual film.

Affixed is an experimental film which explores how obsession traverses in the mind, submerging one in a repetitive rhythm.