Flickerfest brings its 'Short Films - Licensed To Thrill' into the Northern Rivers from the 23rd to the 25th January, for it's 17th year screening a smorgasbord of short films; along with Byron All Shorts finalists, audiences will experience the best of short films from the Byron Region, Australia and around the World over 3 days at the A & i Hall Bangalow. more info: www.iQ.org.au

Join us at 7.30pm as we celebrate our 17th year in the Northern Rivers to launch our festival of thrilling short films in style with a fully catered opening night party & drinks from our partners Rosnay Organic Wine, Little Creatures, Phoenix Organics and VodkaO; followed by Best Of International 1 at 8.30pm.

BEST OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM

 Beach Flags

France / 14min / 2014

WRI/DIR: Sarah Saidan

PROD: Sacrebleu Productions

Vida is a young Iranian lifeguard swimmer. Popular in her team, she is determined to fight in order to be the one to participate in an international competition in Australia. However, when Sareh, as fast and talented as her, joins the team, she will have to face an unexpected situation.

Australian Premiere

A Tropical Sunday

Mozambique / 14min / 2013

WRI/DIR/PROD: Fabi n Ribezzo ' PROD: Silvia Bottone

A Tropical Sunday is a comedy-drama about Gito, Babu, Nuno and Lisa, four street children that at Sunday spend the time at the Maputo's Funfair, looking for a chance to jump on a ride.

Australian Premiere

Boogaloo and Graham

Ireland / 14min / 2014

WRI: Ronan Blaney ' DIR: Michael Lennox ' PROD: Brian Falconer

James and Malachy are over the moon when their soft-hearted dad presents them with two baby chicks to care for. Raising their tiny charges, declaring themselves vegetarian and dreaming of running a chicken farm, the two boys are in for a shock when their parents announce that big changes are coming to the family.

Australian Premiere

Oh Lucy

Japan / 21min / 2014

WRI/DIR/PROD: Atsuko Hirayanagi

Setsuko, a 55-year-old single 'office lady' in Tokyo, is given a blonde wig and a new identity, "Lucy," by her young unconventional English instructor. "Lucy" awakens desires Setsuko never knew she had. When the instructor suddenly disappears, Setsuko must come to terms with what remains - herself.

Australian Premiere

DISCIPLINE

Switzerland / 12min / 2014

WRI/DIR/PROD: Christophe M. Saber

PROD: Elena Tatti

In a moment of anger in a grocery store, a father loses patience and disciplines his disobedient child. A shocked customer intervenes to express her concern. When other customers join the conversation, the discussion gradually gets out of hand.

AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE

ROSS AND BETH

New Zealand / 15min / 2014

WRI/DIR: Hamish Bennett

PROD: Orlando Stewart

The story of a humble farming couple, a sudden upheaval and an unlikely saviour.

Me And My Moulton

Norway-Canada / 14min / 2014

WRI/DIR: Torill Kove

PROD: Marcy Page, Lise Fearnley

In this witty animated short set in 1960s Norway, a seven-year-old girl asks her hopelessly out-of-touch parents for a bicycle, but the unconventional ways of these modernist architects soon prove to be a source of quiet embarrassment and anxiety.

Australian Premiere

DURATION: 104 MINS