The 11th Annual SF3 SmartFone Flick Fest Gala Finals and Awards

A man struggling with addiction is inspired by a plant to turn his life around.

Plagued by a growing paranoia, a man isolates himself from the world to disconnect from reality.

In a powerless apartment shrouded in darkness, Clem and Rob huddle together, a flickering flashlight their
only defense against the unknown. A strange sound at the door and a haunting, distorted whisper warn
them they’re not alone. In one chilling moment, Clem realizes the truth: whatever is in the dark is wearing a
familiar face.

In a clash of cultures, cuisines, and tennis loyalties, a Serbian-Australian family Christmas unravels when one
guest unknowingly brings their greatest enemy to the table - Roger Federer.

Crushed by a relentless tide of bullying, a schoolgirl’s desperate pleas go unanswered/ Until, feeling
abandoned and unseen, she’s forced to confront the devastating, irreversible choice she believes is her only
escape.

A Vietnam war bride takes English classes to disguise her accent. But as her husband struggles to adapt to
civilian life, she finds settling into Australia more difficult than foreseen...
Starring award winning actor Kathy Luu (Rhapsody of Love, The Good Place), this is a fresh take on a silent
film with an all original score.

A young girl (10 years old), played by Molly Cartwright (The Conjuring: Last Rites), is struggling and is in
desperate need of parental guidance. The sudden loss of her grandmother, the recent birth of her baby
brother, her mother's release from prison and her father spiralling into addiction, engulf her life.

Tallulah is at a loss and looking for help.

When a young carer takes on the responsibility of a spirited elderly woman, their daily interactions transform
into a profound exploration of human connection, vulnerability, and the healing power of touch.

SQUASHBOX is a short poetic documentary that tells the story of the history, meeting, and work of Qadasi &
Maqhinga, a SAMA (South African Music Award) Award-winning South African maskandi duo.
Qadasi & Maqhinga are a Maskandi duo on a mission to revive and celebrate the powerful sounds of
traditional Maskandi music. Both highly accomplished artists in their own right, their shared vision and
unique synergy have produced a world-class fusion that resonates with audiences locally and internationally
— a sound deeply rooted in the heritage of South African folk and Zulu culture.

From the gentle chaos of a warm family kitchen where the weight of motherhood once consumed her, to the
cold stark present where memory no longer holds. Haunted by the relentless ticking of a clock and the ghost
of a ringing phone, Elsie relives a life of love, duty and loss of self as reality fractures. Elsie is caught in the
haunting beauty of a life she once longed to escape but now cannot quite let go of.

When Elys is disillusioned by her boyfriend, she decides to take matters into her own hands. And since it's
2050 —that means changing him, entirely. In this Sci-Fi horror, audiences are invited to question the cost of
"The Perfect Partner”.

Self-made guru prepares for his first speaking event, but faces challenges when hustling for the spotlight.

A young woman haunted by a dark entity seeks an exorcism from a Chinese spiritualist. However, it soon
becomes apparent that this dark entity will not let her go without a fight.

Visiting Paris with her indifferent husband, Charlotte encounters an escort who opens her eyes to the world
of sex for hire. Invited to meet a client herself, she returns to put her marriage on a new footing.

When productive order dissolves into subtle chaos, an office worker begins to question what holds her
world together.

One Man. One Woman. One night. An examination of gender dynamics and female rage. How accepting are
we as a society of raw expressions of female anger? When the lines of justice and revenge are blurred,
which side are you on?