A diverse selection of inspiring international shorts exploring creative responses to the challenges of our modern world. Films in this year’s shorts program engage with topics including: environmental activism, art and social commentary, plastic pollution, climate change, and a celebration of urban cycling. CLICK ON FILM TITLE TO READ INDIVIDUAL SYNOPSIS.
TOXIC NEIGHBOUR
When Eugene Bourgeois built his farm next to the world’s largest nuclear facility in 1974, he believed he had found paradise. Decades of exposure to hydrogen sulphide—a deadly nerve gas—has had tragic consequences however, with hundreds of his flock blinded, deformed, or killed. Eugene has dedicated himself to pushing his nuclear neighbour for greater transparency and accountability.
- Year2021
- Runtime25:12:00
- CountryCanada
- PremiereAustralian premiere
- RatingThis film has been exempt from classification and has no age restrictions
- DirectorColin Scheyen
- ProducerAnn Shin, Hannah Donegan and Colin Scheyen
- CinematographerLiam Kearney
- Sound DesignGeorge Petrovic
A diverse selection of inspiring international shorts exploring creative responses to the challenges of our modern world. Films in this year’s shorts program engage with topics including: environmental activism, art and social commentary, plastic pollution, climate change, and a celebration of urban cycling. CLICK ON FILM TITLE TO READ INDIVIDUAL SYNOPSIS.
TOXIC NEIGHBOUR
When Eugene Bourgeois built his farm next to the world’s largest nuclear facility in 1974, he believed he had found paradise. Decades of exposure to hydrogen sulphide—a deadly nerve gas—has had tragic consequences however, with hundreds of his flock blinded, deformed, or killed. Eugene has dedicated himself to pushing his nuclear neighbour for greater transparency and accountability.
- Year2021
- Runtime25:12:00
- CountryCanada
- PremiereAustralian premiere
- RatingThis film has been exempt from classification and has no age restrictions
- DirectorColin Scheyen
- ProducerAnn Shin, Hannah Donegan and Colin Scheyen
- CinematographerLiam Kearney
- Sound DesignGeorge Petrovic