2021 First Nations winner , Kara Rose , recently sold her 2021 SF3-winning film to SBS / NITV .
well as panel discussions over two weekends . The festival will be screening the work of scores of local filmmakers of all ages including three First Nations finalists who are competing for a $ 7000 prize from Dolby . The first ever winner in this category , Kara Rose ( pictured ) recently sold her 2021 SF3-winning film to SBS / NITV .
SF3 Online runs from Saturday 5 November to Sunday 20 November . This year it also features Highly Commended films . It can be viewed at sf3 . com . au .
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The Five Stages of Grief by Amelie Correa of Kellyville Ridge .
“ Smartphone filmmaking is refined and rough at the same time . That is what makes it so deeply engaging to watch . We are seeing these incredible stories from all corners of the earth , beautifully told and all being shot on these small devices ,” said festival co-founder Ali Crew .
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The Rose Scam by Sophia Budd of Castle Hill .
All Hills district finalist films :
Daddy ’ s Assessment by Aaron Scully ( Castle Hill ) – comedy , Gala Finalist . A father is forced to lift his game as he is assessed by his two-year-old .
Courthouse Chaos by Cash Daley ( West Pennant Hills ) – comedy , SF3 Kids . A disorderly courtroom doesn ’ t even get close to finding out the truth . The Rose Scam by Sophia Budd ( Castle Hill ) – rom-com , SF3 Kids . Who needs a rose anyway . Two friends are forced to have “ that conversation ”.
The Tale of the Fortune Teller by Gwen Johnson ( Castle Hill ) – comedy , SF3 Kids . Three young kids come across a fortune teller .
Could I ? by Brielle Peters ( Castle Hill ) - drama / horror , SF3 Kids . When a girl is forced by her friends to summon a demon , they realise how important they are to her . And our hero is faced with a difficult decision .
Birthday Fail by Noah Kennedy ( Beaumont Hills ) – comedy , SF3 Kids . When Noah organises a party for Joshua , all seems to be going well . Until he realises that no one is coming .
It ’ s Up To You by Olivia Charlotte
( Castle Hill ) - comedy - SF3 Mini . When Alyssa and Anne find out they are characters in a movie , they must try and figure what their movie will be about before time is up .
Guess the Word by Aaron Scully ( Castle Hill ) - comedy - SF3 Mini . Students on detention have to guess the word before they can go home .
The 5 Stages of Grief by Amelie Correa ( Kellyville Ridge )* – drama , SF3 Kids . For 12-year-old Sarah , her life is turned upside-down at the news of her best friend dying from a heart attack . A story about compassion , care and the true power of friendship that will always remain in our hearts .
Social Media Fright Night by Sonya Clarke ( Kellyville )* – horror , SF3 Kids . The next time you ’ re having trouble falling asleep , you may want to check your late night social media chats .
SMITE the Movie by Lachlan Familton ( Cherrybrook )* – action , SF3 Kids . Two gamers battle it out in a lighthearted action film .
* Independent local filmmakers , not students of the Hills Drama School .
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