Now in its sixth year, the Greek Australian Short Film Festival (GASFF) will again screen as part of The Delphi Bank 22nd Greek Film Festival. There are three screenings; the International Shorts (22 October), the Australian Documentary Shorts (24 October) which culminate with the Australian Shorts on Thursday 29 October, 2015.

Curated by some of Australia’s leading film talent including stage and screen actress Katerina Kotsonis (Short Cuts, Neighbours), actor Jim Koutsoukos (Crackerjack) and short film director Stella Dimadis; the Festival supports aspiring filmmakers across the globe who are either Greek or of Greek descent and awards a $1000 prize to the winner of both the Australian and International Shorts.

Nia Karteris, Festival Chair said, “This is a celebration of the best up and coming filmmaking talent in both the Greek and Australian community and Greek. These young filmmakers bring a fresh perspective on Greek current affairs and life in Australia, and we are proud to support their vision on the big screen.”

“We expect the Australian Shorts to be a major highlight, and a great celebration of young and aspiring Greek Australian talent,” said Karteris.

After the screening, the winner of the Australian Shorts will be announced, with a party of Greek treats including kourabiedes and flaky baklava from Athena Cake Shop, Marrickville, and traditional Greek soft drink Gazoza from Loux, all of which is included in the ticket price.

The Greek Australian Short Film Festival is part of The Delphi Bank 22nd Greek Film Festival, running in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane and Adelaide.

FESTIVAL DETAILS:
WHAT: The Greek Australian Short Film Festival – Australian Shorts
Part of The Delphi Bank 22nd Greek Film Festival Sydney
WHEN: Thursday 29 October, 2015
WHERE: Palace Norton Street
99 Norton Street, Leichhardt, NSW 2040
WEBSITE: www.greekfilmfestival.com.au
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/GreekFilmFestival
TWITTER: twitter.com/Greekfilmfest

MEDIA ENQUIRIES:
Amber Forrest-Bisley amber@cardinalspin.com.au P: 02 8065 7363 M: 0405 363 817
Stephanie Denman stephanie@cardinalspin.com.au M: 0425 208 970

EDITORS NOTES

ABOUT THE GREEK AUSTRALIAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

The Greek Australian Short Film Festival (GASFF) began six years ago screening local Greek Australian films in a Bar in Downtown Melbourne, Australia. Since then it has grown to be incorporated as part of the Greek Film Festival in Australia and screens across various states.

Filmmakers who are Greek or of Greek descent are given the opportunity to show their films. Films that are also thematically of a Greek nature, or have a lead actor who is Greek or of Greek descent will also be considered.

There will be an International and a National section with CASH PRIZES for BEST FILM awarded in each section. Films will be judged by prominent Greek Australians from the media and entertainment industry,

Chosen films will be screened in selected PALACE cinemas across Australia.

Judges of the 2015 GASFF:
George Donikian
George Kapiniaris
Christina Heristanidis
Jim Grivas
Jason Raftopoulos
Alexandra Megas
Billy Cotsis