The 7th Annual SF3 - SmartFone Flick Fest

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24 films in package
Anasazi
A woman hiking to escape the stress in her life is visited by unknown spirits and loses her mind.
Need a Lift?
It’s a day like any other. Kevin zooms down the street in his roaring blue convertible, blasting his favourite funky music from the stereo. With the wind rushing through his hair and the world flashing by, Kevin can’t help but feel like the coolest guy around.
Comeback-21
The story follows a 9 year old girl with her struggle and frustration because of the 2020 pandemic.
The Hand of God
A confession of a different kind
Light and Shadow
A day in the life of Jane Digby, Fine Artist.
Bunby
An isolated woman makes an unexpected companion.
Find You
I'll never stop searching for you, no matter where it takes me.
ASSIMILATE
ASSIMILATE is the embodiment of what it means for groups or individuals to be disregarded by Governments, Faith based Originations and Mainstream Society at large. What is deemed acceptable by the Conservative movement as traditional family values of role purity and portrayed as the only way society should live.
We Brielong Together
Belle and cheddar aren’t regular bries or cheddar cheese That you’d find in the supermarket as you please. They are sassy, yellow and the best of friends, They even share videos with each other on weekends. Yet, today is a different day, as Cheddar makes an assumption, And Belle overreacts amidst the risk of public consumption. A cautionary tale for cheeses of all shapes and curds, That there can be both love and hate from our words.
On The Rise
Short doc on female anglers in southern Oregon.
The Night Shift
'The Night Shift' tells the story of a security guard and the secret of his museum when the last visitors leave.
Day 62
In lockdown, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Especially if you have it at lunch time.
My Wonderful Day at the Beach
There is nothing I love more than spending a sunny day at the beach
58 seconds: soar
A woman's in a wheelchair who refuses to be at the ground.
Song and Dance Man
A musical theatre performer craves the sensation of performing for a live audience whilst in the midst of a dull, restrictive lockdown. With a bit of imagination, music and passion, he transforms his stale household into a dazzling musical extravaganza, fulfilling his creative desires! (Utilising musical exerts from the movie-musical La La Land) *NOTE - all 'Someone In The Crowd / Another Day of Sun' vocal recordings, arrangements and instrumentals are my own creations!
Earth
Climate consciousness, as a collective vision, will only be realised if everyone can engage in this conversation.
Fanny
Love really tests a man.
bee-roll
This short film reflects upon the love of nature and loss of innocence through the eyes of a young girl and her fascination with bees.
Tessa Time
A woman starts her own video channel during lockdown
The Delivery
An ordinary food delivery turns frightening for one man when he meets his strangest customers yet. He is determined to get paid but an increasing fear boils over him as he accepts his fate.
Packet Mix
This is a story of acceptance, grief, loss, packet mix and ultimately the love between a daughter and her Dad...always.
Fly
An introspective look at life as told through the experiences of a young boy.
Brave New World
BRAVE NEW WORLD follows Tanasha, who after leaving an abusive relationship, the Covid-19 pandemic offers an opportunity to reflect on life
Escape From Lockdown
Sydney is stuck in it's longest lockdown yet. We all need to find a way to escape.

These are the SF3 Mini: RISE Finalists. Selected from over 300 entries, these films represent the best mini films (3 minutes or less) made on smartphones from across the world. From South Africa to America, from lockdown in Sydney to the beach in Darwin and a museum in Europe, these films have it all. Sit back, relax and be inspired by the magic of bite size cinema.


1.  Anasazi by Jad Andari

2. Need A Lift by Max Simonson

3. Comeback-21 by David Camero

4. The Hand of God by Xeno Nemos

5. Light & Shadow by SJ van Breda

6. Bunby by Michelle Ny 

7. Find You by Drex Lee

8. ASSIMILATE by Brionne Olsen

9. We Brielong Together by Joshua Belinfante

10. On the Rise by Courtney Coker 

11. The Night Shift by Sally-Ann Dunn & Bartosz Wozniak

12. Day 62 by Steve McGrath

13. My Wonderful Day at the Beach by Thomas Midena

14. 58 Seconds: Soar by JJ Erenberg

15. Song and Dance Man by Blake Douglas

16. Earth by Max RC Schleser

17. Fanny by Reid McGowan

18. bee-roll by Alexandra Guillossou 

19. Tessa Time by Narelle Nash

20. The Delivery by Namroc Doan

21. Packet Mix by Taylor Buoro

22. FLY by Jared Walker

23. Brave New World by Anton Califano

24. Escape from Lockdown by Brienna Collins

It’s a day like any other. Kevin zooms down the street in his roaring blue convertible, blasting his favourite funky music from the stereo. With the wind rushing through his hair and the world flashing by, Kevin can’t help but feel like the coolest guy around.


As he continues down the road he spots a helpless hitchhiker who waves him over and tells him that her car broke down. This is not a problem for Kevin; he’s got one spare seat and has been looking for some company. Together, Kevin and the hitchhiker speed along to the beat of Kevin’s funky music. Life couldn’t be better for Kevin… that is until the hitchhiker decides she’d rather listen to something else. Without Kevin’s permission she changes the station on the stereo to an annoying, repetitive pop song that she can’t help dancing to, but Kevin is all but impressed. He changes the station back to his funky music and returns to his driving without a word. A moment later the hitchhiker switches to the pop music again without his permission. Kevin turns to see her staring at him: this is war.


A stereo battle ensues that captures the attention of Kevin and the hitchhiker for a little too long. With both their eyes locked on buttons and dials instead of where they're going, the two discover just what lies ahead at the end of the road… and it isn’t more road.


Shot on iPhone 11.



Director's Bio


Max Simonson is a Melbourne based filmmaker who grew up in Auckland, New Zealand making numerous short films before moving to study Screen & Media at RMIT. Since coming to Australia he has written and directed several short film projects with the hope of establishing a career as a writer/director in Melbourne and, perhaps one day, beyond! 



Director's Statement


This film was made deep in the heart of Melbourne’s lockdown during the second wave of COVID-19 cases that hit during August, 2020. With restrictions prohibiting most travel and essentially any contact with non-household members, we were challenged to think way outside the box in order to make a film that could be just as fun and ambitious as anything else while also encapsulating the lockdown filmmaking spirit. With little more than some dolls, a TV and a phone, Need A Lift? was born.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    3:24
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Australia
  • Director
    Max Simonson
  • Screenwriter
    Max Simonson, Ben Wang & Lufan Shi
  • Producer
    Max Simonson, Ben Wang & Lufan Shi
  • Filmmaker
    Max Simonson, Ben Wang & Lufan Shi
  • Cinematographer
    Max Simonson, Ben Wang & Lufan Shi
  • Production Design
    Max Simonson, Ben Wang & Lufan Shi
  • Sound Design
    Max Simonson, Ben Wang & Lufan Shi
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