top of page
Writer's pictureMade in the West Film Festival

2018 FINALISTS announced!


In 2018, Made in the West Film Festival will feature 14 short films made by filmmakers from right across Western Sydney; from Fairfield to Telopea, and Kellyville to Campbelltown.

While the films may differ in genre and type, they all share one thing in common: they each feature a cast member, crew member or location from Western Sydney. And we think that’s pretty awesome!

In this year’s festival line-up you’ll get to see some comedy, documentaries, dramatic web series, crime dramas, thrillers and even some post-apocalyptic action films. The program is a mixed bag, as always!

Without a doubt, the Western Sydney films we are seeing today are more gutsy, more unique and more well crafted than we’ve ever seen before.

Congratulations to all the entrants who submitted a film to Made in the West 2018 and of course, a special mention must go to all our semi-finalists, whose films only just missed out on being in the line-up this year. For those of you wondering what those films were like, we’re very pleased to announce that we’ll be showcasing highlights from all 15 semi-finalists films for you on the night.

Because the final judge at Made in the West is YOU! Vote for your favourite film at the end of the night and you could send someone home with a trophy! Deciding the winner of our highly coveted Audience Choice Award lays squarely in your hands.

Who is in the running to win, you ask? Well, without further ado…

Still Searchin' Productions is proud to announce the 2018 MADE IN THE WEST FILM FESTIVAL FINALISTS!

  1. Afro Sistahs - Submitted by Hawanatu Bangura

  2. After Nightfall - Submitted by Wayne Tunks

  3. Culture Strong - Submitted by L-FRESH The Lion

  4. Cut Off - Submitted by Ryan Cauchi

  5. How to Write a Screenplay - Submitted by Cat Sole

  6. Hunger - Submitted by Kevin Kim

  7. Melon Grab - Submitted by Andrew Lee

  8. Milo - Submitted by David Hoey

  9. Musings - Submitted by Bina Bhattacharya

  10. Oinked - Submitted by Brendan O’Connell

  11. Saving Mercury - Submitted by Ali Kadhim

  12. Shading - Submitted on behalf of Vonne Patiag

  13. She’s Not Your Type - Submitted by Matthew C. Vella

  14. Three Feet Deep - Submitted by Rachael Belle Myers

Congratulations to all of the 2018 finalists! Please put your hands together for these 14 amazing filmmakers and be sure to join us at the festival so we can cheer for them in person!

We look forward to seeing you and the 2018 finalists at MADE IN THE WEST FILM FESTIVAL! Saturday 24 November at Event Cinemas Liverpool. Doors open 6pm.

bottom of page