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Raw Nerve 2009

Open Channel is proud to present the 2009 RAW NERVE short films.

Raw Nerve is an initiative funded by Screen Australia aimed at emerging filmmakers, enabling them to make a short film on digital video. Every year, Raw Nerve gives four new filmmakers, who have never previously produced or directed a film with full or part financing from a government film financing agency, the chance to move from no-budget filmmaking to a more professional approach with the help of a small budget, and equipment, technical support, advice and guidance from Screen Australia and Open Channel.

The 2009 Raw Nerve short films are AFTER (writer/director Maz Swierczak, producer Lauren Bourke), BORED GIRLS (writer/director Hannah Moon, producer David Frazer), SANCTUARY PARK (writer Tom Broadhurst, director Hayden Gregory, producer Opie Sayner-Hassall) and US (writer Suzanne Kent, director Anna Jeffries, producer Tobi Webster)

Very special thanks to Script Assessor Mike Cowap (Screen Australia), Line Producer Angela Lee and Executive Producer Marc Gracie.

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The Films

		AFTER A brutal attack leaves a young couple's relationship shattered. How will they pick up the pieces? Starring Sally Pitts and Carter Doyle. Writer/Director: Malgorzata (Maz) Swierczak Producer: Lauren Bourke Drama, 12 minutes

		BORED GIRLS Teenage sisters Grace (Natalie Corvace) and Rhianna (Emily Wheaton) have finally been left alone for the night. But despite their promise to quietly watch DVDs, they decied to invite Grace's online romance to the house. A satirical look at teenage sexual expectations in the age of You Tube and Instant Messaging. Writer/Director: Hannah Moon Producer: David Frazer Comedy, 11 minutes

		SANCTUARY PARK When the fire comes, fight it. Then everyday thereafter, you must fight again. Sanctuary Park is a powerful and honest journey through one day in the life of a couple (Rudie Chapman and Olaf Savage) who have survived a firestorm. Writer: Tom Broadhurst Director: Hayden Gregory Producer: Opie Sayner-Hassall Drama, 12 minutes

		US Getting ready for a night out, 50-something Nell (Marg Downey) and Chris (Christopher Bunworth) attempt to put in a contact lens for the first time. This small event offers a glimpse into a bigger long-term relationship, where the glue of love pushes and pulls but ultimately binds. Writer: Suzanne Kent Director: Anna Jeffries Producer: Tobi Webster Drama, 10 minutes

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