This River
Short Film | 13 mins | 2020
Writer and Director: Naomi Fryer
Producers: Naomi Fryer and Katherine Shearer
Cinematographer: Ehran Edwards
Production Designer: Jess Wheatley
Costume Designer: Loretta Egan
Editor: James Thomas
Sound designer: Lana Kristensen
Composer: Jenna Pratt
Synopsis
During an Australian 1990’s summer, Jacquie celebrates graduating high school with her friends and family. But when a boy she likes breaks her trust at a party it shatters her sense of self. As Jacquie begins her process of healing she connects with loved ones and nature finding the strength to move on.
Festivals
Flickerfest International Film Festival, Sydney, Winner Spectrum Films Award for Best Direction in an Australian Short Film 2021
Cinequest Film Festival, U.S.A. Winner Best Short film 2021
WIFT V-Fest, Winner Best Student Film, Winner Best Cinematographer, Nominated for Best Director and Best Film 2021
Canberra Short Film Festival, Winner Best Actress 2021
Female Voices Rock Film Festival, NYC. U.S.A. 2021
Montreal Independent Film Festival 2021
Revelation Film Festival, Perth 2021
Gold Coast Film Festival 2021
St. Kilda Film Festival, Melbourne 2021
Online
ABC iView
