News & Events
Follow our News & Events page to keep updated about Down Under Berlin and trends and talents in Australian and New Zealand film.
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The life and career of Frances Calvert
On 2nd September 2018, filmmaker, producer, and lecturer Frances Calvert passed away unexpectedly. Co-Director Sabrina Wittmann remembers.
A few months ago, my fellow DUB colleagues and I got some unexpected and very sad ne (...)
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Expat Filmmakers in Berlin – Aaron Lucas
For Aussie filmmaker Aaron Lucas, the decision to move to Berlin in June 2018 was very spontaneous – he didn’t know anyone here, didn’t speak German, but it still seemed like a great idea. Well, we’ve seen Free Therapy (...)
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The Rise of the Short Film
Why are short films so important? Guest blogger Holly Barnard asks this burning question to filmmakers and finds out why the short film format is so universally loved and what we need to do to keep them being made.
The medium o (...)
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DUB board members: from Australia to Berlin and back.
The Down Under Berlin board members are going through a little change, so we thought it a good idea to keep you informed at what they are up to.
Since its inception in 2011, the Down Under Berlin film festival has had three boa (...)
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Submissions are OPEN!
Down Under Berlin's Call For Entries for the 2019 festival is open!
It's true, the moment you've all been waiting for! (well, waiting since the end of the last festival at least!) Submissions are open for this year's festival. (...)
Videos & Photos
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Past Festival Films
Find out more what we had in store over the past years in our Films A-Z or click below for some samples.
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Spear
Stephen Page| AUS| 2016| Drama| 84 min | English| European Premiere
Acclaimed Choreographer Stephen Page brings Bangarra Dance Theatre’s outstanding work SPEAR to the screen. Using gesture and dance, Page’s feature film debut follows a young Aboriginal man named Djali (Hunter Page-Lochard) (...) -
A Real Buzz
Lachlan Marks | AUS| 2015| Comedy | 7 min | English| European Premiere
Dan, who's critically behind in rent, signs up to participate in a market research session, only to find himself in a bizarre situation that takes an escalating physical and mental toll. (...) -
I Remember the Future
Klayton Stainer | AUS| 2014| Drama, sci-fi | 26:32 min | English| German Premiere
It is a harsh reality that separates him from his dreams, when Abe discovers that he will fall victim to an irreversible illness. Confronted by his only daughter he makes the consequential decision to finally let her go. (...) -
I Am Emmanuel
Genevieve Clay-Smith | AUS | 2013 | Drama | 20 min | English | German Premiere
21-year-old Sudanese refugee Emmanuel seeks a future in Australia that is not determined by his past. Where words are not available, emotions erupt into movement. (...) -
Bless You
Philip Watts | AUS | 2013 | Animation | 3 min | English | German Premiere
An architect in the skies grows bored with his creation and decides to spice things up. (...) -
Split Me
Andrew Shanks | AUS | 2016 | Comedy | 15 min | English | European Premiere
A boring small town, an unexpected friendship, and the joy of bowling. (...) -
The Dam
Brendon McDonall | AUS | 2016 | Drama | 16 min | English | German Premiere
A lifelong friendship is under siege when two mature men visit the monolithic dam that defined their young lives, and are confronted by feelings that cannot be contained any longer. (...) -
Laundry
Becs Arahanga | NZ | 2017 | Comedy | 11 min | English
When a happily married woman struggles to find intimacy due to the demands of raising a family, orgasmic pleasure is found in the most unlikely of places. (...) -
Terror Nullius
Soda_Jerk | AUS | 2018 | Political Satire | 55 min | English
This revenge fable offers an un-writing of Australian national mythology. As a radical critique of Australian masculinity, refugee policy and the treatment of Indigenous Australians it works entirely within and against the officia (...) -
Liz Drives
Mia'kate Russell | AUS | 2017 | Thriller | 11 min | English | European Premiere
For estranged sisters Liz and Ellie being a family has never been easy – but there are some horrors you create yourself. (...) -
Red Kite
Susanna van Aswegen | AUS | 2016 | Drama | 15 min | English | European Premiere
Piper’s mother sends her to live with her grandfather Albert, while her mother seeks medical treatment in the city. The two have little in common, until Piper discovers Albert’s paintings in his shed. (...) -
Like Breathing
Liz Cooper | AUS | 2013| Drama, romance | 13 min | English | European Premiere
Working in her father’s mechanic shop, Max surpresses her true colours. When a young woman comes in with car trouble, attraction is instant and Max surrenders. (...) -
Shorts: Late Night Special
Diverse directors | AUS & NZ | 2015-2016 | 60 min | English | Diverse Premieres
In this short film slot, meat-eating monsters, long-lost lovers and a wannabe Tour de France winner inhabit the big screen. Feeder Christian Rivers | NZ | 2016 | 16 min | European Premiere The Dam Brendon McDonall | AUS | (...) -
Home
Charles Williams| AUS| 2015| Drama | 03:45 min | English| German Premiere
Home is missing planes and sinking boats; a eulogy for all those, whose bones only made it as far as the arms of mother ocean. (...) -
Baby?
Mark Prebble | NZ | 2017 | Drama | 12 min | English | European Premiere
Isabelle, determined not to spend her 65th birthday alone, invites herself into the home of her new neighbour, a struggling mum in the middle of a nervous breakdown. (...) -
New Talents Showcase: Looking Forward
Diverse directors | AUS | 2013 | 64 min | English | Diverse Premieres
In this short film slot, Down Under Berlin serves its audience a fine selection of exquisite film nibbles. Bon appétit! Kill Your Sons Amaan Hassen | AUS | 2013 | Drama | 19:43 min | English | International Premiere Bo Mi (...) -
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Antonis Tsonis | AUS| 2015| Drama | 19:59 min | Greek with Engl. subtitles
Ari’s parents cannot longer afford his cancer treatment. His best friend Leon secretly decides to become a criminal to help, while his interest in Ari’s sister leads to further consequences. (...) -
Pop Up
Stuart McBratney | AUS| 2015| Comedy, drama | 91 min | English| German Premiere
"Pop-Up" is a triptych of stories about people affected by one event: An unemployed father (Eugene Gilfedder) finds a camera containing a single photo of a woman's face. Smitten, he tracks her down. A Romanian immigrant (Clara Vod (...) -
Waru
Briar Grace-Smith, Casey Kaa, Ainsley Gardiner, Katie Wolfe, Renae Maihi, Chelsea Cohen, Paula Jones, Awanui Simich-Pene | NZ | 2017 | Drama | 88 min | English, Māori | German Premiere
Following the death of a child at the hands of his caregiver, eight Māori women are confronted by guilt, shame, pride and defeat but will ultimately risk everything for the greater good of their community… (...) -
Kiwi Shorts
Diverse directors | NZ | 2014; 2017-2018 | 78 min | English, Māori| Diverse Premieres
What combines Berlin street vibe, cow farmers, a struggling teenager and a longing-for-sex couple? Our "Kiwi Shorts" at Down Under Berlin 2018! Darksong Arthur Gay | NZ | 2018 | Music Video | 8 min | English (...)