At the time of writing this post, we are still mid-way through the first season of Microflix screenings at the 2018 Surry Hills Festival. So if you live in or are visiting Sydney, there is still time to see these thirty fantastic animated films. Our launch and awards night was held a week ago, but … Read More
Australia Who by joanne burns
Australia Who: Scenes from dystopia is a performance of scenes adapted from award-winning joanne burns’ novella about environmental devastation and people power. The multimedia performance uses live theatre and projections to bring four scenes to life. This free event is suitable for adults only. Bookings are recommended as places are limited. Book here.
And the winners are… inaugural Microflix Awards
The inaugural Microflix Awards and Festival was held on Friday Sept 14 as part of the 2018 Surry Hills Festival. Microflix is a unique film festival which brings together great short Australian stories curated by Spineless Wonders and talented filmmakers. In its first year, emerging animators and sound designers from the University of Technology Sydney … Read More
Coffee Pod|cast Ep 12 Paper Lining
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In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Eizabeth Tyson-Donely’s ‘Paper Lining’ read by Eleni Schumacher. What is the weirdest thing you’ve found left behind by a previous tenant? Join the discussion on Facebook. About the author Elizabeth Tyson-Doneley lives in tropical Brisbane and is a writer of poetry, plays and memoir. She has trained and … Read More
Little Fictions On Air Ep 6 Literary Mashup
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In this episode, Ella Watson-Russell presents audio stories which riff on the works of Shakespeare, Austen and Nabokov. You’ll hear stories by Mark O’Flynn, Michelle Cahill, Susan McCreery and Carol Ann Martin performed by Tim McGarry, Eleni Schumacher and Ella Watson-Russell.
Microflix @ Surry Hills Festival 2018
Join MC Bailey Sharp for the screening of 30 short animated films inspired by micro fiction.We’ll be celebrating the achievements of the talented teams of emerging animators and sound designers who created these microflix. We will also be officially launching the MICROFLIX Awards and Festival which will be held annually and open to authors and … Read More
Coffee Pod|cast Ep 11 To And From Your House
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In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Angela Myer’s ‘To And From Your House’ read by Eleni Schumacher. It’s the morning after the night before and zombies are riding the Melbourne tram – or have our podcasters lost the plot? Join the discussion on Facebook. About the author Angela Meyer’s writing has been widely published, including … Read More
Little Fictions On Air Ep 5 Sydney Stories
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In this episode, our host Ella Watson-Russell presents tales from Sydney’s early years as well as from the not-too-distant past. Featuring the voices of Joel Horwood, Felix Johnson , Claire Oehme and Eleni Schumacher, this episode includes stories about the Shark Arm Case, Petersham Swimming Pool and Parramatta Rd circa 1988. Authors featured include Karolina … Read More
Coffee Pod|cast Ep 10 Home Design Spring Catalogue
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In this episode, Ali and Emma discuss Bry Throssell’s ‘Home Design Spring Catalogue’ performed by actor Lauren Hamilton Neill. Is this an Alice In Wonderland scenario or a piece about dementia? Let us know, here on the Coffee Pod|cast Facebook page. About the Author Bry Throssell is a graphic designer, visual artist and emerging writer residing … Read More
Little Fictions On Air Ep 4 Life Lessons
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In this episode, presenter Ella Watson-Russell presents three short stories about life’s ups and down. The first is ‘Loaded Dice’ by Blue Mts author, Mark O’Flynn and is performed by Joel Horwood. Felix Johnson reads Wollongong writer, Erica Woolgar’s ‘Directions’ and Eleni Schumacher performs ‘Chicken’ by Sydney author, Angela Argent. Mark O’Flynn is a much … Read More