Bin there, done that

Guess what Gold Coast film buffs? It’s that time of year again! No I don’t mean Hanukkah. It’s In The Bin Short Film Festival time wahoooooo!
Saturday, September 13 is the opening night of the week long festival and will feature 14 short films from around the world. Included in the mix is short film ‘Spider’ by renowned producer and stuntman Nash Edgerton (brother of actor Joel). Nash’s highly acclaimed feature release ‘The Square’ opened with rave reviews and is currently screening in cinemas around the country. The high caliber of films selected also includes a Spanish drama ‘Prque Hay Cosas Que Nunca Se Olvida’. There were more than 200 entries in this year’s festival but only 14 exceptional films are named as finalists and screened on the night. Unfortunately Gold Coast director Stuart Freeman’s short film `Red Ribbon’ wasn’t selected as a finalist. The judging panel includes Triple J movie presenter Mark Fennell, casting agent Tom McSweeney and producer Tom Hoffie and the winner will be selected from short films with subject matter such as tooth fairies, brotherly love and a light hearted take on Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’ titled ‘Prams’. This years line up is set to be huge so if you want to support the local film industry make sure you come along.
In The Bin was first started in 2000 by Currumbin local Jed Cahill and has since become one of Australia's most prestigious short film events. Film makers from throughout Australia are eligible to submit in the festival with the chosen films shown on two large outdoor screens at Currumbin Parklands during a week in September. Entrants can submit in several categories including best short film, board shorts extreme sports, animated and family orientated short film. Mr Cahill also takes the festival on a national tour visiting around 70 communities across Australia and conducts film education programs. For more info on In The Bin and when the festival is screening I suggest you visit the website at www.inthebin.net.au