MDFF Presents: Docs Down Under 2nd July 2025 6pm - 9pm

Docs Down Under proudly presents Melbourne's inaugural Short Documentary Film Festival, a vibrant celebration of concise, compelling storytelling. Running from 2nd - 6th July this groundbreaking event showcases innovative short documentaries from local and international filmmakers, all under 40 minutes. Hosted at Library at the Dock - Performance Space, the festival highlights diverse voices, thought-provoking narratives, and creative excellence, offering a platform for emerging talent to shine. Docs Down Under invites audiences to explore real stories that inspire, challenge, and connect. Join us in Melbourne, the heart of Australia’s cultural scene, for an original cinematic experience this July 2025

 

Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Gary's Garage Band by Bill Calder
Country boy Gary Niewand left Rupanyup and came to the big city Melbourne. Living his Rock n Roll dream he started the garage band Hot Jam Band.

Sam's Band by Issac Elder
It was November 2005 in Alice Springs when Sam hosted a party after a year 10 school dance. According to Sam it was the 'Sickest party of the year'.

The Throw by Arun Ashok
Olivia a disabled child from Melbourne, Australia went to the near by Little Athletics Centre and found a boy (OM) practicing discus and then they became friends. Om introduced Discus to Olivia but she was not confident but OM coaches Olivia and then the rest is history.

Unravelling: a Poetic Doco by Darcy Russell
Part observational and part replicatory, Unraveling attempts to analyse a sensory experience most find familiar but is rarely explored through the medium. That feeling of losing agency over your own head. Busyness and it’s coexisting silence. The comfort and impending helplessness that can all be felt within the same setting. The film bring you to an understanding between overwhelming thought and the ambient while you’re left to stew

 

Experimental Melbourne Documentary

• Egami (1985), 14 mins, Sue Ford
• Upfield (2025), 6 mins, Paddy Hay
• Juliette (2022), 12 mins, Veronica Charmont
• Burn House (2025), 10 mins, Lucas Haynes