Dir: Julius Avery
Prod: Stuart Parkyn
Synopsis: While attending a party, five bored kids decide to blow something up. A childhood game seals the fate of Nathan, who risks everything after he is bullied, and is forced to make a life and death decision
Link to short: http://www.thebutchery.com.au/videowindow.php?hires=true&id=31
CAST:
Tristian Burke – Nathan
Mark Fraser – Man
Kyle Taylor – Todd
Kieron Thomas – Games Kid
Walter Currie – Brett
Nick Thomas – Nick
Dylan Pretty-Riley – Dylan
John Britten – Mechanic
Ian Baker – Man
AWARDS:
Australian Film Institute
2008
• Won, AFI Award
Best Short Fiction Film
Stuart Parkyn, Julius Avery
Cannes Film Festival
2008
• Won, Jury Prize
Best Short Film
Julius Avery
• Nominated, Palme d’Or – Best Short Film
Julius Avery
Chicago International Film Festival
2008
• Nominated, Gold Hugo
Best Short Film
Julius Avery (director)
Sundance Film Festival
2009
• Won, Short Filmmaking Award – Honorable Mention