FIST FULL OF FILMS FESTIVAL
FIST FULL OF FILMS

SCREENING EVENTS

Come and enjoy the Northern Territory’s best short films at the Fist Full of Films Festival Awards Night and Finalist Showcase.

Featuring award-winning short films, documentaries, music videos, mobile films, drone video, experimental film and more. These special film nights will celebrate the talents of the NT’s filmmakers. A fabulous program of short films. Not to be missed!  

Fist Full of Films 2.0 - Wednesday 17th Nov, 7pm. 

@ Deckchair Cinema, Jervois Rd, Darwin City Tickets - Adult $16 /  Concession $12 

We are on again!

We are re-screening our award winners and select finalists for those that could not attend our Galah Awards and finalist screenings during the lock out. 

It is a really strong line up of Territory talent. Come early for dinner and a drink along side the filmmakers. 

MORE INFO & TICKETS

2021 Award Winners

SHORT FILM AWARD - ZOMBIE STOLE MY DINGO directed by Biddy O’Loughlin.
sponsored by Darwin Film Society

SHORT DOCUMENTARY AWARD - KUNRED MARDABAY by Alex Ressel & Timothy Nabegeyo
sponsored by Darwin Film Society

ANIMATION AWARD - PENANCE directed by Wilf Watson.
sponsored by Undergrowth

MUSIC VIDEO AWARD - MISS THE PAIN directed by Levin A. Diatschenko
sponsored by Music NT and the Darwin Railway Club

MOBILE SHORT FILM AWARD - MOULD directed by Thomas Midena
sponsored by Darwin Community Arts

STUDENT FILM AWARD - BATTLEFIELD YEAR 7 by Thomas Midena & CIYA
sponsored by ATOMNT

EXPERIMENTAL FILM AWARD - HOMEBODIES by Tracks Dance Company
sponsored by DVAA & DCA

AERIAL CINEMATOGRAPHY AWARD - DRONING THE NORTHERN TERRITORY by Matt Hoffmann
sponsored by Airport Development Group

BEST ACTOR - Joseph Baronio in BAILEY
sponsored by Cast Away

LONG FORM SHORT (FILM & DOC) AWARD - THE YAPAS directed by Nevanka McKeon
sponsored by Darwin Film Society

 FIRST NATIONS FILMAKER AWARD - THE YAPAS directed by Nevanka McKeon
sponsored by Darwin Film Society

LUCKY BAT Panorama Video Art Prize -
1 - GOODNIGHTCLIFF by Todd Williams
2 - PARADISE LOST by Huni Bolliger
3 - ONE OF SEVERAL SPHERE by Jens Cheung
sponsored by Lucky Bat Cafe

ABOUT

FIST FULL OF FILMS FESTIVAL

Fist Full of Films is the Northern Territory’s original homegrown short film festival. Founded in 1999 to celebrate NT short films in all genres, the Festival has a rich history of giving many of the Territory's leading filmmaker's their first break.  The aim of the Festival is to encourage and support NT filmmakers from diverse backgrounds to create and share screen work.

After a 5 year hiatus, Darwin Community Arts has decided to support the re-establishment of Fist Full of Films. This year the film festival includes a competition, workshop program and film screenings. The workshop program provides an opportunity for emerging filmmakers to build networks, get inspired, gain skills and experience. The popular film screenings and Awards ceremony offers audiences the chance to watch NT created screen content, engage with local stories and themes and acknowledge the talent that we have in the Territory.


Sign up to the FIST FULL OF FILMS FESTIVAL email list here:

FIST FULL LABS

WORKSHOP PROGRAM

In the lead up to the 2021 Fist Full of Films Festival, Darwin Community Arts and partners will be hosting FIST FULL LABS - a series of workshops on the art of short films over the August and September. Register your interest below to keep informed when we announce more details.
Come and get involved, meet other filmmakers and kick off your short film making career!

WORKSHOP 1 - Thursdays 5:30 - 7:30pm, 26th Aug, 2nd Sept and 9th Sept. 

@ Darwin Community Arts, 3/1 Travers Street, Coconut Grove
Tickets - $15 each or $35 for all three.

MOBILE FILM MAKING 101

Join Jack Tinapple to learn how you can shoot, record audio, edit and publish a short film all from your mobile phone or device!

MORE INFO & TICKETS

WORKSHOP 2 - Rescheduled to Sunday 26th Aug, 2-6pm 

@ Darwin Community Arts, 3/1 Travers Street, Coconut Grove
Tickets - $25

ACTING ON SCREEN WORKSHOP

Want to act in films? Learn some of the techniques in acting for the screen with Robbie Hoad.

MORE INFO & TICKETS

WORKSHOP 3 - we are back on!
Monday 23rd Aug, 5:30 - 7:30pm 

@ Darwin Community Arts, 3/1 Travers Street, Coconut Grove
FREE

MUSIC VIDEO WORKSHOP 

Are you a musician or filmmaker looking to make a music video. Join Day Know, Brisbane based videographer and artist from Que Films. This workshop is proudly supported by MusicNT and Darwin Community Arts.

MORE INFO & FREE RSVP

WORKSHOP 4 - Sat 4th September, 11am - 1pm

@ Darwin Community Arts, 3/1 Travers Street, Coconut Grove
Tickets  - $10

ANIMATION WORKSHOP

Super talented Daniel (Lord Bung), well known for the tv series Confinement, Hellmates and the Snake Pit will share some of their inspiring and hilarious animation work. Come and hear Daniel talk about the artistic process, the tools and techniques used and how they built their subscriber base to over one million! Lots of opportunity to ask questions, network and get feedback on your animation ideas.

BOOK TICKET

WORKSHOP 5 - Sunday 12th September , 10am -12pm workshop, 12 - 2pm BBQ and chat

@ East Point Aero Modellers Club, LOT 5775 Alec Fong Lim Drive  East Point 
Tickets - $10

DRONE FIMING

Learn about using a drone for cinematography with Matt Hoffman from MHK Visual Aspect. He will talk about the technology, legal aspects to consider, how to get the best results and opportunities for selling your work.

BOOK TICKET

Short video tutorial to get you started

MOBILE FILMMAKING 101

Want to make a film but don't have all the fancy gear? Don't worry, just shoot it on your phone!  Never made a short film before and don't know where to start? Local filmmaker Thomas Midena with the talented actor Danica Jenner have put together this handy little short video (using only a mobile phone!) to explain the process. So if you want to make a film, there's no excuses now... Lights. Camera. Action!

WATCH FILM

Audience Deckchair

Get IN TOUCH

If you have any questions or suggestions, don't be a stranger. We'd love to hear from you!
Name E-mail Message Submit