BROLGA | Award Winning Post-Apocalyptic Short Film

"In a ravaged and lawless future-Australia, an isolated hermit is forced to offer sanctuary to a young girl, as she tries to escape a pair of murderous scavengers."

'Brolga' is a post-apocalyptic Australian short film which has screened in over 35 film festivals across the world, and collected 13 awards.

"Both a great calling card for the talent involved in the film and a fine piece of storytelling in its own right, 'Brolga' is an Australian short film of the highest order." - Jordan & Eddie, The Movie Guys https://bit.ly/3yAP6p6

"An impressive work of creative collaboration. The cinematography is distinct and impressive, leaving its imagery seared into your mind." - The Curb https://bit.ly/3eec9hZ

"'Brolga' offers a perfectly structured story within a sumptuous, brooding, post-civilization world." - Read Listen Watch https://bit.ly/3hu1SQo

FilmInk Short Film of the Week, Nov 23, 2020 https://bit.ly/3xugBk8

Interview with filmmaker Adrian Powers https://bit.ly/3eec9hZ

We wish to extend a very special thanks to Michael Connolly (Munda-gutta Kulliwari). For granting permission for the adaptation of the story of ‘Brolga’ & the accompanying artworks, & to his ancestors from the Murriwarri Clan from where this particular story originated from & was handed down, & from where his cultural inspirations stem from, we are incredibly grateful. Without Michael’s generosity and support, this film would not have been possible. To see more of Michael’s paintings, visit: https://www.kullillaart.com.au

We also wish to acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the land upon which the majority of this production took place. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Paintings Copyright © 2020 Michael Connolly
Film Copyright © 2020 Adrian Powers

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Key Cast & Crew:

Screenplay / Director / Editor: Adrian Powers
Story Custodian & Consultant: Michael Connolly
Producer / Production Manager: J.J. Todd
Director of Photography: Tim Tregoning
Executive Producers: Jessica Shteyman, Adrian Powers
Associate Producers: Rachele Wiggins, Jenny Fraser
Music Composer: Matt Rudduck

Starring:

James Saunders
Tiarnie Coupland
James Shepherd
Kate Austin
Dan Bunton

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FESTIVAL AWARDS

2019 Sydney Indie Film Festival - Best Director (Short Film)

2019 Sci-Fi Film Festival - George Pal Award for Best Director (Short Film)

2019 Sherman Oaks Film Festival - Programmer’s Award for Outstanding Short Film

2019 Canberra Short Film Festival - Best Cinematography (National), Best First Nations Film

2019 Best Shorts Competition - Award of Excellence (Native American / Aboriginal Peoples)

2019 Canada Shorts Film Festival - Award of Distinction

2019 Changing Face International Film Festival - Best Sci-Fi Actor (James Saunders), Best Sci-Fi

2020 Australasia's Film Festival of Time: Sci-Fi / Animation / Horror - Best Sci-Fi

2020 Oz International Film Festival - Best Australian Sci-Fi Film

2020 Miami International Science Fiction Film Festival - Russell Bates Indigenous Peoples Award

2020 Toronto Fantasy/Sci-Fi Film & Screenplay Festival - Best Performers Award

2020 Melbourne Indie Film Festival - Best Australian Film (Short)

2020 ASTRA Science Fiction & Fantasy Film Festival - Best Film, Best Director

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FESTIVAL SELECTIONS

2019 Sci-Fi Film Festival

2019 Canberra Short Film Festival

2019 Changing Face International Film Festival

2019 Best Shorts Competition

2019 Great Lakes International Film Festival

2019 The Next Level International Film Festival

2019 AFIN International Film Festival

2019 Sydney Indie Film Festival

2019 Northern Light Film Festival

2019 Australian Independent Film Festival

2019 Canada Shorts Film Festival

2019 Sherman Oaks Film Festival

2019 Melbourne Lift-Off Film Festival

2019 International Shorts Film Festival

2019 Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards

2020 Fantasy/Sci-Fi Film & Screenplay Festival

2020 Oz International Film Festival

2020 Miami International Science Fiction Film Festival

2020 International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival

2020 Melbourne Indie Film Festival

2020 Deep Focus Film Festival

2020 End of Days Film Festival

2020 Toronto Film Festival of Time: Sci-Fi, Fantasy / Horror / History

2020 ASTRA Science Fiction & Fantasy Film Festival

2020 Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival

2020 Australasia's Film Festival of Time | Sci-Fi / Animation / Horror

2020 New York Lift-Off Film Festival

2020 Toronto Lift-Off Film Festival

2020 Sydney Science Fiction Film Festival

2020 Paris Lift-Off Film Festival

2020 Colorado International SciFi & Fantasy Film Festival

2020 London Lift-Off Film Festival

2021 Berlin Lift-Off Film Festival

2021 Berlin Sci-Fi Filmfest

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