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Synopsis: When Nick decides to date somebody new, he thinks it best to do everything by the book.
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PRESS RELEASE: $1,500
dating film screens in London, Aspen, and Melbourne An Australian-made seven minute film about the pitfalls of dating that cost only $1,500 to make has been picked up for three high profile screenings in the USA, Australia and the UK. “The Referees”, written and produced by Holly Salmons and directed by Katrina Mathers, both from Melbourne, is to screen at Aspen Shortsfest, in Colorado, USA; the popular London Australian Film Festival at the Barbican and The Comedy Channel Short Film Festival, presented by the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Shot in Melbourne on DV, the film’s budget totalled a mere $1,500. One of the sixteen finalist films from Australia’s largest short film festival, Tropfest 2003, “The Referees” stars Matthew Dyktynski (“Japanese Story”) as a young man trying to do “everything right” when dating someone new. The film has already enjoyed success at Palm Springs International Film Festival and at Flickerfest in Sydney. It also features local up and coming actors Angus Sampson (Channel 7’s “Greeks on the Roof”; “You and Your Stupid Mate”) and Leigh Whannell (“Saw” actor/co-writer). Aspen Shortsfest is widely considered to be one of the highest profile short film festivals in the world and programs around 60 of the world’s best short films from more than 1,500 entries to compete for $20,000 worth of prizes. “Obviously we’re thrilled by getting these screenings”, says Holly, “I think a lot of people will see something of themselves in what our film shows about dating”. The Barbican’s hugely popular London Australian Film Festival is now in its 10th year, and is an eagerly awaited annual landmark on the UK film scene. Last year over 4,700 people attended the ten-day event with 13 sold-out performances. The festival had to be extended by three days to cater to the demand. Holly, who is currently in London, will be introducing the film, which has been programmed with a new Australian feature “A Cold Summer” by Paul Middleditch. Locally, the film will screen at The Comedy Channel Short Film Festival. The competitive festival screens at various venues throughout the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and is always well attended. The screenings are free. Issued
by: Holly Salmons
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