SMS 2013: Dad's Decision

The eighth annual season of the Academy Awards accredited New Zealand short film festival showcases excellence from around the world and from home. "Dad's Decision shows our love for dads. Where would we be without them? These short films tell stories bout men standing up for their partners and children. Many of them are in tight spots, but like all good dads they rise to meet the challenge, and try to do their best by the ones they love." (Show Me Shorts)

More Than Two Hours (Bishtar Az Do Saat)
Drama, Iran, directed by Ali Asgari
At 3am in Iran, a couple search the city for a hospital to cure the woman.

Maiden
Drama, Australia, directed by Stephen Kanaris
In the tough world of greyhound racing in 1978 Mick and his family are trying to get ahead. Is he willing to risk it all on a single race?

Punched (Abgestempelt)
Drama, Australia, directed by Michael Rittmannsberger
A young father of Arabic origin is harassed by the police, but retains his compassion as an example to his son.

The God Painter
Drama, NZ, directed by Pavel Kvatch
A family of Russian immigrants has a fraught relationship with their neighbour.

Hatch
Drama, Austria, USA, directed by Christoph Kuschnig
A couple of illegal immigrants become aware that they cannot raise their newborn. While across town an older gay couple desperately want a child.

The Silk
Drama, NZ, directed by Nathalie Boltt, Clare Burgess
Mr and Mrs Blackie take on their final project together – transforming the uncut silk into the perfect outfit for Herb’s last journey.

Mud Crab
Animation, Australia, directed by Igor Coric & Sheldon Lieberman
A delightful animation about Spike, who has just caught his first mud crab. Now he and Dadda have to remove it from the crab pot without losing a finger.

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