Family Gold (G)
Sunday 12 October 2025
10.30am to 12.00pm
Gympie Cinema, Monkland Street Gympie Qld 4570
All ages can enjoy this mix of animation and short films from the heart.
Dancing in the rain
Taiwan, Japan
6 minutes
Directed by Chao-chun Yeh
Produced by Tomohiro Uchiyama
Written by Chao-chun Yeh , Tomohiro Uchiyama
A girl from Taipei is lured by mice into a dream world where her bed becomes a boat. The climax features her dancing underwater with the mice.
Fool’s Gold
Australia
5 minutes
Directed by Alex Weight
Produced by Ian Thomson
When two goblin thieves break into an ancient temple looking for treasure, they unsuspectingly awaken the guardian creature - leading to treacherous chase that could cost them everything.
Where The Stars Rest
India
5 Minutes
Directed by Vedanga Nag
Produced by Vedanga Nag
Written by Vedanga Nag
Where the Stars Rest is a dialogue-free animated short exploring childhood grief through memory, imagination, and a tender tribute to love and loss.
Bedtime Story
United States of America
8 minutes
Directed by Rachael Hansil
Produced by Rachael Hansil
Written by Rachael Hansil
With Mom exhausted, her five-year old takes matters into his own hands and sends the family dog on an epic quest with life-or-death consequences.
Don't Feed the Unicorn
United States of America
3 minutes
Directed by Kimberly Peh, Katherine Hogan
Produced by Ringling College of Art and Design
Written by Kimberly Peh, Katherine Hogan
While foraging in a magical forest, a young troll feeds a persistent wild unicorn behind his dad’s back. But once he runs out of food, Junior quickly learns through a dark twist why you don’t feed the unicorn!
Grandpa’s Stamps
United States of America
3 minutes
Directed by Yunqing Pan
Produced by Yunqing Pan
Written by Yunqing Pan
A young girl bonds with her grandpa as he introduces her to his cherished stamp collection.
Teddy on the Edge
United Kingdom
7 minutes
Directed by Paul Liam Kerr
Produced by Julie Baines
Written by Paul Liam Kerr
A teddy bear, alone on the edge of a cliff contemplating ending it all, is interrupted by a wise old bunny rabbit with a life-affirming message to pass on.
Lollipops
Australia
6 minutes
Directed by Hannah Moon
Produced by Fiona Dann
This wry portrait of "Lollipop man" Jeremy, features high-vis vests, low-key heroics, and a whole lot of heart.
Selfmade Solace
Australia
2 minutes
Directed by Owen Liu
Submitted in the Young Filmmaker category for Australian secondary students.
Burden Of Light
Egypt
6 minutes
Directed by Salma Orabi
Produced by Grad film from High Cinema Institute
Written by Salma Orabi
A magical girl must choose between her own happiness or embracing her duty to protect others, even if it means sacrificing her dreams.
Lovebirds
United Kingdom
6 minutes
Directed by Christian Azzola
Produced by Syd Heather, Daniel Eycott
Written by Bex Harvey, Christian Azzola
In a screen-obsessed world, Clive rediscovers a passion and makes an unexpected connection when he simply looks up from his phone.
Contracting the Cooties
United States of America
3 minutes
Directed by Skylar Levine, Maya Bayewitch
Produced by Ringling College of Art and Design
Written by Skylar Levine, Maya Bayewitch
A pair of second grade girls, Parker and Maggie, are playing at a playground when Maggie touches a boy's hand, unaware that she just contracted the cooties, and Parker must help her find the cure before it's too late.
The Lifeguard
Australia
12 minutes
Directed by Eleanor Swan
Produced by Lilah Jessie Olive McLennan
Written by Eleanor Swan
After endless declarations that Brent the lifeguard is 'her soulmate', Grace is challenged to kiss him to prove it - prove that they're destined for each other.
This Land
Australia
4 minutes
Directed by Master Kapow
Produced by Charlie Woods
Written by Charlie Woods, Master Kapow
A proud GuriNgai woman and direct descendant of Bungaree and Matora, Charlie Needs Brace’s music single celebrates First Nations people’s connection to Country and the importance of learning the individual history behind the names and places.
The Pumpkin
Australia
1 minute
Directed by Lucia Mette
Produced by Lucia Mette
Written by Lucia Mette
A life lesson about how much easier jobs are when you have a friend.
Submitted in the Young Filmmaker category for Australian secondary students.