INDIE SHORT FEST

Las Rosas

On the eve of Marisol’s 15th birthday, her mother died, and she had a funeral instead of a party. Years later, Marisol, now an ambitious young woman, is planning the Quinceañera she never had for Mariana, her rebellious younger sister. As Mariana’s 15th birthday approaches, the sisters cannot agree on anything- whether it’s the dress, the cake, their mum’s last wishes, or if Mariana even wants a Quinceañera.
Directed by Daisy Montalvo (Australia)

February 30th

Think you know your holidays? Think again. When they are not out and about on display in stores all over, they hang out at Spagmoss Hall… and they aren’t always what they seem.
Directed by Chuck Downs (USA)

Nail Bait

Emma joins her mother Carol for a nail appointment only to discover the salon is a front for a rub & tug massage parlour and Carol’s got ulterior motives for their mother-daughter day.
Directed by Myke Bakich (Canada)

Healing

A teenage girl struggles with an eating disorder. When her mother finds out, she reacts angrily at first, which pushes her daughter into an even worse condition. After a few days, the girl’s mother finally understands her pain and takes her to a therapist, which helps her begin healing from the illness.
Directed by Pramika Kadari (USA)

Go Do You: Szabo Ft. Dila

Willow is cuddling up with her boyfriend Jackson before he leaves for work , his phone is left on the table and receives a text message while away from the room “Hey babe I’m downstairs xx have you told her about us yet? Willow’s heart breaking as she sees the text, loses control and confronts Jackson. He storms out of the apartment and jumps into a car with the mystery texter, Willow catches a glimpse of the grinning MMA champion Kelly Connor.

Willow has flash backs as it’s all starting to add up, the emotional pain of being played is nearly too much… Fuelled by an insatiable desire for revenge, she vows to get even… The training begins. 
Using MMA skills she learns over 12 months, she attempts to get her revenge…
Directed by Jono Hart (UK)