ADAM’S TALLIT
16 minute short film // 35mm // 2.35 : 1 // colour
isn’t actually what she needs.
ACCOLADES
Nominee, Best Short Film – AFI | AACTA AWARDS
Best Short Film – MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Best Coming of Age Film – AMSTERDAM FILM FESTIVAL
Nominee, Best Short Film – SOHO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Special Commendation Award – MELBOURNE QUEER FILM FESTIVAL
Nominee, Best Short Film – ST TROPEZ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Excellence Award, Short Film – INDIE FEST USA
Best Short Screenplay, Nominee – ALASKA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Best Screenplay – VCA GRADUATE AWARDS
Film With Best Potential for Theatrical Release – VCA GRADUATE AWARDS
Invited to the permanent short film collection – NATIONAL FILM & SOUND ARCHIVE
CREATIVES
Starring SUE JONES, HENRY WISE, FELICITY SOPER & RANDALL BERGER
Cinematography LASZLO BARANYAI ACS, HSC
Sound Design JOHN KASSAB & DANE CODY
Production Design JACQUI LOTHIAN
Producer MARIE MAROUN
Written, Directed & Edited by JUSTIN OLSTEIN
Produced with the assistance of the City of Port Phillip, through the Cultural Development Fund
QUOTES
“A tender study on reconnection.” BRONWYN KIDD, FLICKERFEST
“The writing is assured. All the performances are finely nuanced. Justin has a distinct and impressive voice
as a filmmaker.” STUART McDONALD (TANGLE, SUMMER HEIGHTS HIGH, ODDBALL).
“A very accomplished and moving piece of filmmaking.” LAURA MACDONALD, DUNGOG FILM FESTIVAL
“The film stands out because of its gentle performances and beautifully
restrained direction.” BEN LAW, MELBOURNE QUEER FILM FESTIVAL
“Beautifully realised. This short feels very true.” MONIQUE SHAFTER, MELBOURNE QUEER FILM FESTIVAL
“Beautifully captures the innocence of childhood set against the harsher realities of
grief and recovery.” JULIET PORTER (FLOATING, BREATHE)
