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Free UNBOXED Film Night: Short Films from Dubbo | June 26 @ 6.30 pm

UNBOXED Film Night: Short Films from Dubbo

Join us for a special evening celebrating homegrown storytelling at UNBOXED Film Night: Short Films from Dubbo. This family-friendly screening features a vibrant mix of short films made in Dubbo from 2017 to today — spanning music videos, drama, comedy, dark fantasy and more. Several of these films have screened internationally, including in New York and Hollywood, and have picked up awards along the way.

The main feature of the evening is Nobody’s Business, a stylish gangster short set in the roaring 1920s during the era of illegal grog. Produced by Studio 138 in 2024, it features three classic jazz numbers and recently earned Best Music at the Top Indie Film Awards.

BYO cinema snacks, meet some of the cast and crew, and enjoy a night of regional film talent.

Free to attend, but registration is essential due to limited seating.

https://events.humanitix.com/unboxed-film-night-short-films-from-dubbo

UNBOXED Creative Sessions are hosted by Studio 138 and made possible through the support of Dubbo Regional Council.

Film Selection

Fell Purpose (2022)
Paranoia (2021)
Together Apart (2020)
Nothing Else Matters (2021)
Space (2017)
Zit (2017)
Connection (2018)
Seeing (2019)
Rising Sun (2020)
Nobody’s Business (2024)

World Environment Day Get-Together | June 5 @ 5-7 pm

World Environment Day Get-Together – Dubbo

Thursday 5 June 2025 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Black Box Theatre, Community Arts Building

Western Plains Cultural Centre, cnr Wingewarra & Gipps Streets, Dubbo

Free | Family Friendly | Drop In Anytime

Join us for a relaxed, family-friendly gathering to mark World Environment Day, co-ordinated by Art Club Dub in collaboration with local environmental and community groups.

Drop in anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 PM to explore displays, short films, and creative responses to local environmental themes. Short films will screen on rotation in the theatre throughout the event, and local groups will be on hand with interactive displays, projects, and information.

Groups involved include:

  • Transition Dubbo – Short films & seed bank
  • Dubbo Environment Group – Indian Myna trap & project info
  • Mid Macquarie Landcare – Interactive environmental display
  • Dubbo RiverCare – Local river health initiatives
  • Dubbo Field Naturalist & Conservation Society – Native bird & plant resources
  • Healthy Rivers Dubbo – Local waterways focus
  • Art Club Dub – Macquarie River Punch performance piece inspired by Bonita Ely

Light refreshments will be available, and all are welcome to contribute a plate of snacks to share.

This event is part of the UNBOXED Creative Sessions, hosted by Studio 138 and made possible through the support of Dubbo Regional Council.

“Nobody’s Business” short film

Set in 1920s Australian underworld of sly grog and illicit narcotics, a woman must choose between love and her reputation.

Shot in Dubbo (Wiradjuri country), regional New South Wales, Australia, Nobody’s Business includes new recordings of three classic jazz tunes.

Watch the trailer:

Find out more on IMDB:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33477749

Watch the music video for the song “Ain’t Nobody’s Business”

The film has been submitted to a number of world wide film festivals and is expected to be available on line late 2025.

Listen to the songs

You’ll find the songs from Nobody’s Business on most music streaming platforms. Just search for Prohibition Players.

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/4pQadm8RUBTndIImPOPAjr?si=7z-7wJRfQcikdPtFm6HL_g

YouTube Music – https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCjKG48YW9RSOxiNuJLuiaUg?si=52a039l19HVtLeYq

Official selections, nominations and awards


2025 Romance Rules Film Festival winners

Romance Rules Film Festival 2025 – A Fantastic Night of Film

The Romance Rules Film Festival at Studio 138 was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a night of short films exploring romance in all its forms. There were plenty of laughs, moments of reflection, and a great sense of community as we enjoyed films from around the world.

The audience favourite ended in a three-way tie:

• Little Issues – Directed by Jerah Milligan (USA)

• The Meaning Of No – Directed by Reid McGowan, Mik Gojic (Australia)

• 26 eXes – Directed by Tess Lafia (USA)

Congratulations to these filmmakers for their outstanding work.

Thank you for being part of this celebration of storytelling. We look forward to welcoming you to our next event.

Thrills and Chills Fest 2024 – winners

We had a terrific night at the screening for the 2024 Thrills and Chills Fantasy, Sci Fi and Horror Fest screening. The audience loved the incredibly diverse genre short films from around the world.

Congratulations to the category winners (see below). As per the rules, we have reserved the right not to award winners in a small number of categories.

A big thank you to filmmakers Kalina Davis (“Hidden Prey”) and Julianna Purnell who attended the screening in person.

We’ll be opening entries soon for the 2025 season.

Official selections screened at the event

‘They’re Coming’
Country of origin: United States
Director(s): Camy “Cameron” Arnett

‘Unit 17: Week 3’
Country of origin: United States
Director(s): David Kaye, Theresa Stefaniak

‘Reboot’
Country of origin: China
Director: CHRIS QI YAO

‘Hidden Prey’
Country of origin: Australia
Director: Kalina Davis

‘Lab Rat’
Country of origin: Australia
Director: Ben Hargreaves

‘La Soglia’
Country of origin: Italy
Director(s): Nicolò Tonani, Sofia Gasparetti, Simone Colombo

‘I Was’
Country of origin: Italy
Director(s): Matteo Capatti, Lorenzo Mazzucchi

‘Demon Dog’
Country of origin: Australia
Director: Juliana Purnell

‘Ruined Date’
Country of origin: Mexico
Director: Antonio Rotunno

‘Doom Scroll’
Country of origin: Australia
Director: Roy Weiland

‘Moonbeans: A Tale of Two Astronauts’
Country of origin: United States
Director: James G. Maynard

‘The Missing’
Country of origin: Australia
Director: Lovejeet Singh

‘The Man in the Red Pants’
Country of origin: Australia Director(s): Liam Govan, Hassibullah Kushkaki

‘Delivery’
Country of origin: United States
Director: Braydon Leadbetter

Category award winners

Poster for “The Missing”

Audience favourite – “The Missing”

Short film – Horror / Thriller – “The Missing”

Short film – Sci Fi – “Lab Rat”

Director – Lovejeet Singh “The Missing”

Actor – Alex Botto – “The Missing”

Song / score – Paul Shrofel (score) “Hinter-Land”

Production design – “The Man in the Red Pants”

Sound design – “I Was”

Mobile phone / tablet film – “Demon Dog” & “Hidden Prey”

Trailer – “I Was”

Poster – “They’re Coming”

Screenplay – horror / thriller – “Chrysalis” by Lachlan Anderson-Schmidt

Thrills and Chills Fantasy, Sci Fi and Horror Fest screening October 18, 2024

Silhouette of crow on a tree branch with a reddish cloudy moon in the background

Join us for the screening of the first ever Thrills and Chills Fantasy, Sci Fi and Horror Fest.

We’re celebrating independent genre short films with the most interesting and intriguing genre films from around the world.

As well as thrills, scares, dystopia, and fantasy, you’ll also be treated to a few laughs.

Note – not suitable for audiences under 15. May include gore, supernatural themes, violence, coarse language, and sexual references.

Details:

Location: Studio 138, Unit 1 / 54 Mountbatten Drive, Dubbo, NSW, 2830

Date: October 18, 2024

Time: 7.30 pm

BYO snacks and drinks

Tickets: $11 (inc GST)

Thrills and Chills Fest - Oct 18, 2024

Thrills and Chills Fest – Oct 18, 2024

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Official selections

‘They’re Coming’
Country of origin: United States
Director(s): Camy “Cameron” Arnett

‘Unit 17: Week 3’
Country of origin: United States
Director(s): David Kaye, Theresa Stefaniak

‘Reboot’
Country of origin: China
Director: CHRIS QI YAO

‘Hidden Prey’
Country of origin: Australia
Director: Kalina Davis

‘Lab Rat’
Country of origin: Australia
Director: Ben Hargreaves

‘La Soglia’
Country of origin: Italy
Director(s): Nicolò Tonani, Sofia Gasparetti, Simone Colombo

‘I Was’
Country of origin: Italy
Director(s): Matteo Capatti, Lorenzo Mazzucchi

‘Demon Dog’
Country of origin: Australia
Director: Juliana Purnell

‘Ruined Date’
Country of origin: Mexico
Director: Antonio Rotunno

‘Doom Scroll’
Country of origin: Australia
Director: Roy Weiland

‘Moonbeans: A Tale of Two Astronauts’
Country of origin: United States
Director: James G. Maynard

‘The Missing’
Country of origin: Australia
Director: Lovejeet Singh

‘The Man in the Red Pants’
Country of origin: Australia Director(s): Liam Govan, Hassibullah Kushkaki

‘Delivery’
Country of origin: United States
Director: Braydon Leadbetter

Thrills and Chills Fest – Semi-finalists June 2024

We’re excited to announce our June 2024 monthly semi-finalists of our Thrills and Chills Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Horror Fest. Our semi-finalist films will be in consideration to be selected for our live screening in October 2024, where the annual winners for each category will be announced.

Find our more about the film festival here:

studio138.com.au/thrills-and-chills

Enter your short film or screenplay on FilmFreeway

Best short film: Horror / Thriller semi-finalists

“Lost & Found” – dir Will Scott

“Delivery” – dir Braydon Leadbetter

“The Lost Boys” – dir Bryan Young

“The Man in the Red Pants” – dirs. Liam Govan and Hassibullah Kushkaki

“The Missing” – dir Lovejeet Singh

Best director semi-finalists

“The Lost Boys” – Bryan Young

“The Missing” – Lovejeet Singh

Best actor semi-finalists

“The Lost Boys” – Vahl Pate

“The Missing” – Alex Botto

Best production design semi-finalists

“The Lost Boys”

“The Man in the Red Pants”

“The Missing”

Best sound design semi-finalists

“The Missing” – Clay Antonio and David Pizarcoff

Lights, Camera, Action! High School Screen Acting Workshop

When: July 16 – 19, 2024, 10 am to 2 pm (school holidays)

Cost: $385 (inc GST) per student (payment plans available)

Where: Studio 138, Unit 1 – 54 Mountbatten Drive, Dubbo

Discover the magic of screen acting with our intensive, hands-on workshop designed for aspiring young actors! Over four exciting days, you’ll immerse yourself in the world of film and learn from an experienced actor and director. This is your chance to shine on camera, develop your skills, and star in a short film project that will be shared online and submitted to film festivals.

What You’ll Experience:

  • Master Vocal Performance: Learn essential vocal techniques to bring your characters to life.
  • Act for the Camera: Perfect your acting, voice, and movement skills tailored specifically for screen performance.
  • Engaging Exercises: Participate in fun and interactive acting exercises that will enhance your abilities.
  • Improvisation Skills: Build confidence and spontaneity through improvisation, a crucial skill for any actor.
  • Character Development: Dive deep into script work to create compelling and believable characters.
  • Film Set Insights: Gain valuable knowledge about the inner workings of a film set and what to expect.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with fellow participants to complete a professional short film project.
  • Overcome Nerves: Learn practical techniques to manage performance anxiety and deliver your best.

Special Highlights:

  • Short Film Screening: Family and friends will be invited to a special screening of your completed short film approximately two weeks after the workshop.
  • Expert Guidance: The workshop is led by a qualified and experienced educator with a current Working With Children Check, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.

Join us for this transformative experience and take the first step towards your acting dreams. Spaces are limited, so enrol now and let your talent shine!

Students will need to bring their own lunch, snacks and drinks (no energy drinks).

About the facilitator

Erifili Davis is an experienced actor, writer and director and 2024 Dubbo Cultural Person of the Year. Her short films have been screened at film festivals around the world. She is also an experienced educator and has a current Working With Children approval.

See her projects on IMDB:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9565265

How to enrol / additional information

Contact us to receive payment options and our enrolment form or to find out additional information.

E: create@studio138.com.au

P: 0412 763 720

Thrills and Chills Fest – Semi-finalists February 2024

We’re excited to announce our February 2024 monthly semi-finalists of our Thrills and Chills Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Horror Fest. Our semi-finalist films will be in consideration to be selected for our live screening in October 2024, where the annual winners for each category will be announced.

Find our more about the film festival here:

studio138.com.au/thrills-and-chills

Enter your short film or screenplay on FilmFreeway

A poster for the short film "I Was" with a young woman looking through a partly opened door.
“I Was” poster
A poster for the short film "Moonbeans: A Tale of Two Astronauts" with a woman and girl astronaut.
“Moonbeans: A Tale of Two Astronauts” poster

Best short film: Horror / Thriller semi-finalists

“Doom Scroll” – dir Roy Weiland

Best short film: Sci-Fi semi-finalists

“Moonbeans: A Tale of Two Astronauts” – dir James G. Maynard

Best sound design semi-finalists

“I Was” – Carlo Loglisci

Best mobile phone or tablet film semi-finalists

“Doom Scroll” – dir Roy Weiland

Best trailer semi-finalists

“I Was”

Best poster semi-finalists

“I Was”

Short film auditions – “Nobody’s Business”

“Nobody’s Business” is a short film written and directed by Erifili Davis.

Set in the 1920s, “Nobody’s Business” is about underworld queen Evelyn who must choose between her love and her reputation. The film It will be shot in Dubbo on May 26, 2024.

Everyone involved will get an IMDB credit and catering will be provided on the set.

We are auditioning for the following characters:

VINCENT (major role) – male, 25 – 55 years old, charming, charismatic, the life of the party. He loves Evelyn but has an underlying resentment about being a ‘kept man’ (small payment to selected actor)

BODYGUARD 1 (small speaking role) – male or male presenting, any age, tough and loyal to Evelyn (small payment to selected actor)

NON-SPEAKING BODYGUARDS (unpaid)

CLUB PATRON EXTRAS (non-speaking) – 18+, all genders, (unpaid) – let us know if you have a special talent!! (unpaid)

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY – come along and have some fun!

We are also looking for musicians who may be interested in playing the jazz songs to be recorded as part of the film.

Auditions will be held this Sunday, March 24, 1 pm to 3 pm. If this time doesn’t suit, let us know and we’ll make other arrangements.

Auditions will be held at Studio 138’s new premises – Unit 1 / 54 Mountbatten Dr.

If you’d like to audition and find out more, click the link to fill out the form:

https://forms.gle/kgDZ5hQwThhnJWR29

If you’d like more information, email create@studio138.com.au