XPOSED
AUSTRALIAN QUEER SHORT FILMS IN BERLIN

at
'schwuz'
when:
einlass ab 21.30Uhr, 21. Juli, programm beginn 22.00Uhr
where:
mehringdamm 61, 10961, berlin. U-BHF -(U6/U7)


why:

The Inaugural XPOSED Short Film Festival comes OUT from down under!
At present there is 850 Australians formerly registered living in Berlin, although the number is most likely higher, the amount of Queer Australians is unknown. Who knows, there could be one behind you and as of the 21st of July, ‘Schwuz’ will be home for a night to the first ever Queer Australian Short Film Festival to travel to Berlin.

XPOSED has come about from a common frustration that we have here in Australia. Over the past few years there has been an alarming number of the good queers breaking up with this land and departing for Berlin. Why is this? We don’t know. Why do they go to Berlin? This is what we hope to find out.

Under the title of ‘XPOSED’ we are hoping to share with the existing and visiting queer community of Berlin a number of short, political and unique queer stories told through two men in a canola field, lesbians in a moment of family first, suspended enchanted cowboys, Russians seeking asylum, Christian teens on a beach, a contradictory true story of a mannequin and a hard piece of cheese, these films have a number of versatile themes, they are neither top or bottom. They are however selected from Australia Premier Gay and Lesbian Film Festivals such as the Mardi Gras Film Festival and the Melbourne Queer Film Festival, does this make them special? No? What does make them special is that each film that is screening depicts an underlying emotion that is ripe within Queer Australians and possibly any other minority group around. Distance, is it a feeling, emotion, a way of life? Each of these films depict in one way or another what we all feel at times, distant.

It is the first time that an independent Queer Film Festival has travelled so far and you always remember your first time, so come and join the people from a land founded by criminals, Come and share the love and see Australian Queer Short Films XPOSED at SCHWUZ, Mehringdamm 61. 10961, Berlin, U-Bhf U6/U7, ab 21Uhr, 21st Juli, 2006.

XPOSED is grateful for being supported by the TEDDY FOUNDATION, www.teddyaward.org and QUEERSCREEN, www.queerscreen.com.au

the films:

‘STRAIGHTVILLE’
Maiara Skarheim, 3mins


An exploration of alternate realities in which we find ourselves in everyday life.
‘16th Melbourne Queer Film Festival’, ‘My Queer Career Finalist, Mardi Gras Film Festival 2006”

‘TIME WILL TELL’
Kelly West, 7mins


What do you talk about when you are not ready to say goodbye? Daylight savings will always help pass the time.
‘My Queer Career Finalist, Mardi Gras Film Festival 2006”, ‘16th Melbourne Queer Film Festival’, 6th Annual Brisbane Queer Film Festival, 16th Toronto Inside Out Lesbian & Gay Film & Video Festival, Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 2006.

‘TWO NIGHTS’
Rolmar Baldonado, 7mins

Over two nights a young Chinese immigrant has sexual encounters with two very different individuals. He is forced to choose between the one he wants and the one who wants him.
‘My Queer Career Finalist, Mardi Gras Film Festival 2006”

‘TEEN CHRISTIAN BEACH PARTY’
Richard Vette, 4mins

In these times of immorality and debauchery, Layman John and his friends seek to educate the teenage masses.
' The 2005 San Francisco International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival’
‘Melbourne International Film Festival 2005’
‘16th Melbourne Queer Film Festival’,
‘My Queer Career Finalist, Mardi Gras Film Festival 2006”

‘BETHANY’
Bethanys Sister, 5mins

Bethany shows us how to play totem tennis, it is an exercise in being alone, isolated and living in Australian backyards.
‘world premier”

‘QUEENSLAND’
Matthias Cerwen, 6mins

Three workman lunching define the terms of what is a homosexual. Unfortunately Karma has the lead role in this role play.
‘My Queer Career Finalist, Mardi Gras Film Festival 2006”

‘BOYS GRAMMAR’
Dean Francis, 8mins

Set in an exclusive boy’s school, Gareth learns that his feelings can only be validated when expressed through violence.
“Best of the Rest”, My Queer Career Film Festival, Sydney,
Australia, 2006
Melbourne Queer Film Festival, Australia, 2006
St Kilda Film Festival, Australia, 2006
Newfest: New York Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender
Film Festival, USA, 2006
Frameline: The San Francisco International LBGT Film
Festival, USA, 2006
Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival,
USA, 2006

'POPPY’
sophie boord, 11mins

In a death-dream state, in a world of enchantment and illusion, two poppy-wash cowboys encounter the black rider.
'21st International Short Film Festival Hamburg, Germany',
'9th Puchon Fantastic Film Festival, Korea',
'CESTA Art Festival, Czech Republic',
'Celluloid Salon, Mardi Gras Film Festival, Sydney, Australia',
'Inside Out Toronto Lesbian & Gay Film & Video Festival'

‘THE BRIDGE’
George Barbakadze, 8mins

Life is good for jubilant lovers Luka and Niko. Niko’s Australian Citizenship application has finally been approved. However, Niko’s new found freedom changes both their fortunes.
“16th Melbourne Queer Film Festival’,
“My Queer Career Finalist, Mardi Gras Film Festival 2006”
‘Film Out San Diego Gay and Lesbian Film Festival’,
‘NewFest 2006: The 18th New York Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, & Transgender Film Festival’,
‘Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival’,
‘The 1st International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival of Tel Aviv’
‘Festival Del Mar International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival Spain’,

‘UNTITLED’
Mona Ruijs, 10mins

“untitled” is an incisive collection of oxymoron’s accompanied by the true story of mili. This experimental [short] film urges us to look at the extra ordinary contradictions in our ordinary lives. “untitled” is a social commentary that carries absurd logic to a new level

‘Australian Centre for the Moving Image, VCA Graduate Screenings, 2005”
"16th Videofestival Bochum Germany May 2006"

‘BADLANDS’
David Blumenstein, 1mins 30 seconds

A man throws a piece of cheese. But is it art?
‘the Short Crap Film Festival #4 finalist’

XPOSED IS VERY THANKFUL TO ITS GREAT SUPPORTERS

teddy award

AND TO THE BEAUTIFUL HUMANS WHO HELPED IT GROW.

MABEL ASCHENNELLER
KATHARINE JACKE
THE CREW AT 'SCHWUZ'
MONA RUIJS
KELLY JONES
KELLY WEST
SASHA MATTEUCCI

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