The 7th Annual SF3 - SmartFone Flick Fest

SF3 Kids

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24 films in package
A letter to a friend
A young lonely girl writes a letter, wishing for a best friend. To her surprise, she gets one, but not in the way that she thinks she would.
Nuts
Sonya first caught her mum sleep walking at 8 years old. She would find her in the wardrobe when she woke of a morning. However, she has not done this for 6 years... until Covid-19. It is day 5. With the assistance of the rest of her family; she decided that it's time to confront her mothers night time eating habits front on.
I'll be ok
This is a story of a young girl who craves acceptance and finds the courage to rise up and ask for help.
Always Watching
After being convicted of multiple crimes, a teen is forced to go into therapy in Juvenile Detention to confront her past, and her dark secrets.
The Dark Figure
The sequel to The Last Choc.
The Last Stall
A school girl leaves class to go to the bathroom, but who or what is behind the door?
Final Score
After the Star Player of the Local Rugby Team goes missing, two Young Detectives must solve the case in time for the Grand Finals, or all is lost.
Lucid
Detective Lysandra has been assigned to the mysterious disappearance of a relative, but struggles to put together the pieces, even though she has all the clues. She then discovers that the missing piece is in fact, her subconscious.
Old Enough
16 year-old Lucy-Blue has just been expelled from school. Luckily, she’s got a plan that will save her skin before her mum finds out. But is she really old enough to deal with her own problems?
The Cloud
A lonely old man, reeling over his late wife struggles to find something to surcease his grief. Then an old friend calls, with a clandestine offer.
Finding a Friend
"A young girl is struggling with the workload of online school while in lockdown.
Animal Therapy: How Animals Affect Mental Health
A short film exploring how animals affect mental health
LOL
A comedic take on Sydney's lockdown
Miss Karen Channels Eminem
A teacher shows her creative rapping skills in class.
Death Eater Escape
A Harry Potter fan film.
My Globe
A short film about the issue of climate change
Finke - the Greatest Show on Dirt
158 cars/buggies and 578 bikes battle through the rugged central Australian landscape.
Under the Sea
But have you ever wondered what it takes to become a Surf Lifesaver? Have you considered what it takes to perform a surf rescue? How much training is involved? What does it cost? Did you know that all Surf Lifesavers are volunteers? They give up their time and risk their lives to make your trip to the beach a safe and happy one.
The Spellbook 2
After unwittingly unleashing an evil sorcerer on the world, three friends must battle bring him under control and save humanity.
But It's Just A Dream
A boy is walking down the street and sees a peculiar looking ticket.
Learn about sea life at the Aquarium
An adventurous trip to the aquarium
The Typewriter
A man finds a magical typewriter that grants wishes.
The Science of stress during remote learning
A short film about the science of stress told from my experience with school in lockdown.
Do Aliens Exist?
Samantha Sidebottom, from Channel 51 News "The Daily Probe", investigates whether aliens really do exist.

Here are our SF3 Kids 2022 Finalists. Showcasing the best smartphone films made by filmmakers 16 years and under form all around the world. Here you will find the next Campions, Spielbergs and Bakers all vying for a share of $50,000 in SF3 prizes and the top awards in our fest. Enjoy!


1. A Letter to a Friend by Jasmine Wastell 

2. Nuts by Sonya Clarke

3. I’ll Be Ok by Mackinlea Durnian

4. Always Watching by Olivia Charlotte

5. The Dark Figure by Amin Yekta

6. Dear John by Will Hayes

7. The Last Stall by Eedi Mar-Young, Isabelle Glass & Grace Li

8. Final Score by Lily Klugman 

9. Lucid by Penelope Law

10. Old Enough by Isabelle Le Souef

11. The Cloud by Kelly Mulligan 

12. Finding a Friend by Emily Whiting

13. Animal Therapy: How Animals Affect Mental Health by Caitlin Vass

14. LOL by Madeleine Kordina-Barker

15. Miss Karen Channels Eminem by Olivia Mae Fuller

16. Death Eater Escape by Olive and Ludo Blakemore

17. My Globe by Poppy White, Emily Burrows, Jaya Flancbaum and Tahlia Griffiths

18. Finke - the Greatest Show on Dirt by Lily Dessart

19. Under the Sea by Jaime & Sonya Clarke

20. The Spellbook II by Felix Williams

21. But It’s Just a Dream by Candace Judge

22. Learn About Sea Life at the Aquarium by Oliver Hamm

23. The Typewriter by Eli Berliner 

24. The Science of Stress During Remote Learning by Frank Low

25. Do Aliens Exist? by Amélie Kordina-Barker


A young girl is struggling with the workload of online school while in lockdown. She tries to escape from her dark and gray world and finds comfort in her close friend with the hopes that her world will brighten.


Shot on iPhone 7.


Director's story


My name is Emily Whiting and I am a Year 11/12 (about to start studying HSC material) student living in Sydney. I am currently studying drama at school and I love everything to do with drama, film and theatre. This is the first short film that I have made and it has been a great experience. 


I was inspired to make this movie during Sydney’s lockdown in Winter 2021.  During a term of online learning, I struggled with online lessons and not being able to see friends. I was lucky enough to have better conditions than many who had much more severe lockdown conditions in Sydney.  Even so, I still found it so hard to cope with the loss of my normal school life and socialising, especially as the lockdown, which was meant to be short, dragged on for the whole term and through the holidays.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    5:04
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Australia
  • Director
    Emily Whiting
  • Screenwriter
    Emily Whiting
  • Producer
    Emily Whiting
  • Filmmaker
    Emily Whiting
  • Cast
    Emily Whiting & Murphy
  • Cinematographer
    Emily & Justine
  • Editor
    Emily Whiting
  • Production Design
    Emily Whiting
  • Sound Design
    Emily Whiting
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