Grit 'N' Grime Genre Film Fest

06/11/2023

What's the point of following the so called rules of filmmaking if your film is still un-inspired and dull? Break the rules and make something that stands out.

27/10/2023

Our 2023 Best Film winner 'La Nueva', directed by Ivan Villamel Sanchez.

Here's what one of our judges said about the film:

"Excellent. The story was interesting. The tone was tense. The sound design and cinematography are Hollywood quality. Good gore too. Perfect little horror short."

25/10/2023

Great rule for filmmaking and in life.

19/10/2023

You don't need a million dollar budget to be a director. 🎬

16/10/2023

One of our 2023 judges and good friend of the team, Daniel Cordery.

Daniel is a VFX wizard and one of the filmmakers behind cult Australian genre film Lieutenant Jangles The Motion Picture.

Want to be a part of the 2024 edition? Submit your film now via FilmFreeway.

https://filmfreeway.com/GritNGrimeGenreFilmFest

12/10/2023

2023 Audience Choice winner Michael Riley with some kind words for our humble little festival.

Want to be a part of the 2024 edition? Submit your films now via FilmFreeway.

https://filmfreeway.com/GritNGrimeGenreFilmFest

10/10/2023

A film festival isn’t complete without popcorn. 🍿

09/10/2023

Alfred Hitchcock facing his fears through the magic of film.

06/10/2023

The king of DIY Robert Rodriguez. Don't rely on people and money to make a film. Rely on your creativity.

04/10/2023

Our audience choice winner from season 1, Michael Riley, writer and director of sci-fi short ‘The R Word’.

Want to be part of season 2? Submissions are open now via FilmFreeway.

https://filmfreeway.com/GritNGrimeGenreFilmFest

03/10/2023

The great thing about horror is it allows us to safely explore the things that scare us the most. What’s a horror film that has helped you overcome and release a fear?

02/10/2023

Here’s a flashback to our two directors at the first edition of the Grit ‘N’ Grime Genre Film Fest.

We are so excited to be bringing it back for a second season and are already getting some amazing submissions.

If you want to be part of an even bigger and better season 2, then make sure to get your submissions in now via FilmFreeway.

https://filmfreeway.com/GritNGrimeGenreFilmFest

15/07/2023

Submissions have been flowing in for the second edition of the Grit 'N' Grime Genre Film Fest, including for our new category 'Best Poster'. If you want to be part of this growing festival then be sure to submit your films now via FilmFreeway.

The ‘Grit ‘N’ Grime Genre Film Fest’ is a film festival all about promoting the best in Horror, Sci-Fi, Western, and other underground film genres. We want t...

06/05/2023

Submissions are now open for the 2024 edition of the Grit 'N' Grime Genre Film Fest. We will be hosting the event in September next year so there is plenty of time to get your films in (or maybe even film something just for us). Submit via the FilmFreeway link below.

The ‘Grit ‘N’ Grime Genre Film Fest’ is a film festival all about promoting the best in Horror, Sci-Fi, Western, and other underground film genres. We want t...

21/03/2023

Final photo dump from the first edition of the Grit ‘N’ Grime Genre Film Fest. Not long now till we open submissions for season 2.

15/02/2023

More photos from the Grit ‘N’ Grime Genre Film Fest screening, featuring directors Hayden and Emma with friends and family on the red carpet.

09/02/2023

🔥 Sélections 🔥
De l'Australie à la Réunion, en passant par les États-Unis et l'Allemagne, "Creuse" de Guillaume Scaillet voyage en ce mois de février.

Vous pouvez le découvrir :
- le 4 février au Grit 'N' Grime Genre Film Fest
- le 15 février au Weird Wednesday
- du 16 au 25 février au Winter Film Awards
- du 22 au 25 février au MEME PAS PEUR International Film Festival
- le 25 février au Festival Extrême Cinéma

08/02/2023

First round of photos from the first ever Grit ‘N’ Grime Genre Film Fest including our ‘Audience Choice’ winner Michael Riley, judge Daniel Cordery, and some of our fantastic audience members.

05/02/2023

Announcing the 'Best Film' award winner, 'La Nueva'.

Directed by Ivan Villamel, 'La Nueva' is an expertly directed and shot horror short with great SFX makeup. The film is tense and paces itself perfectly to have you on the edge of your seat.

Congratulations to Ivan and the entire cast and crew.

05/02/2023

Announcing our 'Best Student Film' award winner, 'The Rise'.

Directed by Alesja Suzdaltseva, 'The Rise' has Hollywood quality production design and art direction. That mixed with the fantastic location creates a production value well beyond most student films.

Congratulations to Alesja and the entire cast and crew.

05/02/2023

Announcing our 'Audience Choice' award winner, 'The R Word'.

Written and directed by Michael Riley, this sci-fi comedy is everything this festival is about, creative filmmaking that makes the most out of its low budget.

Superbly written, its social and political commentary mixes seamlessly with well timed comedy that had the audience laughing at all the right moments.

Congratulations to Michael and the entire cast and crew.

04/02/2023

When the silence can be deafening. This is 'Meantime'.

See this and many other local and international short films at the Grit 'N' Grime Genre Film Fest screening TONIGHT at the Queensland School of Film and Television. Tickets are STILL available via FilmFreeway.

https://filmfreeway.com/GritNGrimeGenreFilmFest/tickets

03/02/2023

MEET OUR JUDGES - GRAHAM YOUNG

Since starting out in 2007 producing award winning short film Nine Miles Beautiful Graham has worked consistently in the local film production industry in Brisbane, Australia and as a freelancer for US and Australian productions on the Gold Coast.

Capitalising on this broad experience Graham joined Blacmac Productions and produced a number of short films, documentary and TVC projects.

Graham was instrumental in creating and producing the 6 part TV observational doc series People of the Vines which was broadcast in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

In 2015 Graham produced feature film Eight, a one-shot 88min which was awarded at festivals around the world and released on the Amazon Prime SVOD network in 2016.

Graham continues to develop Blacmac Productions feature film & TV slate whilst also working as a production accountant on local productions, and as a trainer in film production at the Queensland School of Film and Television.

Grit 'N' Grime is lucky to have Graham as part of this years judging panel.

03/02/2023

MEET OUR JUDGES - DANIEL CORDERY

Daniel Cordery has been working in the local film industry as an Editor and VFX artist for the past 10 years.

He is best known for co-creating the Brisbane smash hit "Lieutenant Jangles" which is quickly becoming a cult classic after successful screenings in film festivals across the world followed by distribution through Umbrella Entertainment.

Daniel is currently working as an Editor on two up and coming indie TV pilots.

Grit 'N' Grime is stoked to have Daniel on the judging panel. Make sure you check him out on his socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_cordery_film_art/

03/02/2023

MEET OUR JUDGES - KATRINA IRAWATI GRAHAM

Katrina is a director, screenwriter, facilitator, and playwright. She works in many genres including feminist horror.

She recently co-directed BALI 2002, a STAN Original drama series with Endemol Shine, Channel 9 and Screentime. The series explores the journeys of those affected by the devastating 2002 Bali bombings.

She wrote and directed a segment of SBS screened DARK WHISPERS, Australia’s first all-female directed horror anthology.

She is currently in development with MOTHER TONGUE, an anti-racist midwifery drama series and SITI RUBIYAH a supernatural tale set in the jungles of Sumatra.

She celebrates her Indonesian-Australian heritage and champions diversity.

Grit 'N' Grime welcome Katrina to the judging panel and are so grateful to have this powerhouse woman on board!

03/02/2023

MEET OUR JUDGES - CHAD ATKINSON

Chad Atkinson is an Emmy award winning and veteran Special Effects Artist from Los Angeles with over 25 years of experience in the film and television industry.

He has worked on major films such as STARSHIP TROOPERS, ALIEN RESURRECTION, the Oscar nominated film THE HOBBIT, Oscar winning film CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE and the Emmy award winning series HBO’s THE PACIFIC that won him an Emmy for Best Prosthetics in a TV series.

Since moving to Australia in 2009, Chad has formed his own special effects company and has landed key roles on a number of productions. Currently, Chad has been working on many film and television projects located in Queensland, such as Netflix's BOY SWALLOWS UNIVERSE, SURVIVOR Season 6 and 7, I'M A CELEBRITY GET ME OUT OF HERE, Netflix's IRREVERENT and Russel Crow's LAND OF BAD.

Chad also continues to host his special effects courses at his Southport workshop, including the ‘Bloodlines, Bladders & Blowup Heads’ Workshop, a ‘Short Shop’ in foam latex prosthetics, and the popular Advanced Prosthetics course, which are all held throughout the year and help beginners to advanced artists learn these fun arts!

Grit 'N' Grime are honoured to have Chad on the judging panel - You can follow him on the socials below to find out more:

Facebook: Chad Atkinson Special FX Artist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadatkinsonfxartist/?hl=en

02/02/2023

Who thought the end of the world could be so romantic. Check out the teaser for the German art house sci-fi, 'Erden'.

See this and many other local and international short films at the Grit 'N' Grime Genre Film Fest screening this February 4th at the Queensland School of Film and Television. Tickets on sale now via FilmFreeway.

https://filmfreeway.com/GritNGrimeGenreFilmFest/tickets