Media Release August 08

MEDIA RELEASE

For immediate release:
Friday 29th August 2008.

‘ANNOUNCING SELECTION OF BEST SHORT FILMS’’

‘In the Bin’ short film festival 13th-19th September 2008, Currumbin Parklands, Gold Coast.

The film critics have spoken and the films selected for the 8th annual ‘In the Bin’ short film festival. Over 200 entries were submitted, including national and international films. The festival program includes four nights of best short film, animation, family and extreme sports.

Saturday 13th September kicks off the festival with fourteen of the best short films on two large screens in the rainforest setting of Currumbin Parklands. Included in the mix is short film ‘Spider’ by well renowned producer and stuntman Nash Edgerton. Nash’s highly acclaimed feature release ‘the square’ opened with rave reviews and is currently screening in cinemas around the country. The high caliber of films selected also includes a Spanish drama ‘Prque Hay Cosas Que Nunca Se Olvida’ and national entrant ‘The making of a winning tropfest film’.

The judging panel includes Triple J movie presenter Mark Fennell, casting agent Tom McSweeney and producer Tom Hoffie. The judges will select from short films with subject matter such as tooth fairies, brotherly love and a light hearted take on Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’ titled ‘Prams’.

Monday 15th September program titled ‘Cart-oorts’ includes animation and general films for the whole family. ‘Board Shorts’ extreme sport takes centre stage on Wednesday night and will be held at the Currumbin Surf Club to compliment the theme. Concluding a jammed packed week of short films will be ‘In the Bin 2’ Friday the 19th September at Currumbin Parklands.

Festivities throughout the program include live music by 2008 Queensland songwriter winner James Grehen and performances and DVD launch of music collaborative ‘Essence Projectile’. Food/drink stalls and merchandise available at the event.

Gates open 4pm Saturday 13th  September and films start rolling at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or at the Corner Store, adjacent to the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. For further information and event details visit www.inthebin.net.au.