We Were Dangerous (+ short film Ashes)

WE WERE DANGEROUS (New Zealand, USA, 2024, 83 min)
cast: Erana James, Manaia Hall, Nathalie Morris, Rima Te Wiata

Nellie, Daisy and Lou are a fiery trio of girls who end up in an institution for delinquents on an isolated island in 1950s New Zealand. The trio rail against the system, finding strength in their friendship. But will this be enough to overcome the will of the authorities and the school's matron? A surprisingly uplighting spirited tale of female rebellion from the producers of last year’s festival hit RED, WHITE AND BRASS.

ASHES (Australia, 2024, 13 min)
directed by: Georgina Haig
screenplay: Georgina Haig
cast: Georgina Haig, Michael Caton, Michala Banas, Toby Truslove

Feeling empty and sad after the loss of her beloved dad James, Frances misses the appointment to pick up his ashes. Can James rectify his daughter's habitual lateness, even after he's gone?