Monday 15 September
10am, 630pm
74 mins
Held right here in Noosa’s backyard, we proudly present a screening of the winners of the 2024 Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival.
Now in its 19th year, this festival continues to beat with a good, strong heart and a sound commitment to diversity in film making.
Best Documentary – Last Man Standing
Calan Mai and Alvy Willa 11 mins
Ron West, 90 year old organist at Pomona’s The Majestic Cinema, reflects on love, loss, cinema and reveals a life lived with a dangerous secret.
Best Screenplay – Room for One More
Director – Jess Vogelaar 7 mins
When an entire house collapses on him, Alex uses his final moments to pitch his brilliant short film idea to old friend, Bruno.
Best Australian Short Film – Jia (Sponsored by NFS)
Director – Vee Shi 15 mins
Ming arrives in Australia to mourn her late son Yao and embarks a cathartic road trip with his mate, Eric.
Best First Nations Short Film – To Be Silent
Director – Tace Stevens 9 mins
This film explores the impact of code-switching on a young woman’s identity.
Best Local Film Maker – The Lyrical Life of King Mishraps
Gympie Flexi Media – 4 mins
A young rapper flips the script on his disability.
Best National Young Filmmaker – Montjoie
Director – Leo Maliphan
Best Short Film – The One Note Man (Sponsored by NFS)
Director – George Siugas 21 mins
A lonely bassionist lives his life meticulously, mired in routine. Each day, he plays a single note in an orchestra and leaves the stage while the rest continue. One day, missing his exit, he hears a life-changing violin solo …