Macho-men, mid-life mania, dorks and dreamers feature in a programme of international award-winners.
Films
Tom Hits His Head
Tom Putnam | US | 2003 | 11 mins
Ever since Tom hit his head he’s been getting dizzy spells, indulging in eBay and having conversations with the devil.
Classmates (Föräldramötet)
Björn Carlström and Stefan Thunberg | Sweden | 2003 | 26 mins
Ulf and Krister’s sons have been in a schoolyard fight. As the fathers indulge in an increasingly dark power game, the boys attempt to work out their own solutions.
Live From Shiva’s Dance Floor
Richard Linklater | US | 2003 | 21 mins
The legendary tour guide Timothy “Speed” Levitch winds through lower Manhattan and suggests how best to truly commemorate 9/11 and what should be done with Ground Zero. From the director of Before Sunset and School of Rock.
Soar
Tristan Bancks | Australia | 2003 | 20 mins
A film about everyone’s worst travel nightmare – being stuck next to an obnoxious dork on a plane where there are no spare seats.