Opening Night

Closing Night

The MUFF Academy 2

Book Reading

A Nocturne
Dir: Bill Mousoulis Length 70 mins

The new feature from revered underground filmmaker Bill Mousoulis is right up MUFF’s alley, hence our Opening Night Guernsey. It is a moody, violent and gory Vampire flick infused with Mousoulis’ own reflective time-eschewing style. It could be compared to Abel Ferrarra’s The Addiction, but A Nocturne takes on a feel and atmosphere all of its own. The film references other classic horror genres and characters like zombie films and American Psycho, while creating one of the best Aussie Vampire flicks yet produced, up there with Thirst and, dare I say it, my own and Jon Hewitt’s humble Bloodlust. A great cast and haunting score make this film a must see event for lovers of Indy cinema everywhere!

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The MUFFumentary (a preview)
Dir: Steve Jennings Length 30 mins

Early 2006 I was approached by Indy Filmmaker Steve Jennings (alias Fabio De Niro, Mr Blonde, etc) and was asked if I would mind being interviewed for an entirely independent-from-our-festival doco about MUFF and the Indy film scene down under. I happily agreed, wondering when someone would finally get off their ass and document the status quo of the film scene and what we have tried to do at MUFF. After being interviewed a number of times and Steve interviewing many filmmakers, punters, fans (and haters) of MUFF, Steve has decided to show us 30 mins of his work in progress feature. Come and see if you’ve made the cut.

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BUGCRUSH
(2006) USA Director: Carter Smith 36 minutes

Welcome to high school where young Ben is developing a heavy crush on
new guy Grant who possesses a self-confidence that’s attractive as
it’s alarming. Ben eventually inveigles his way into the lives and Grant and
his two friends only to discover too late the source of their power. Based on the short story by Scott Treleaven, which appeared in Queer Fear II an anthology of gay horror fiction, BUGCRUSH is the highly skilled work of fashion photographer turned filmmaker Carter Smith. It’s no wonder that soon after BUGCRUSH hit the festival circuit Smith was taking in meetings with the likes of Steven Spielberg, for whom he’s just made horror film THE RUINS up in Queensland. Find out why by taking in this mystery-laden ode to teen fears and other alien situations in BUGCRUSH.
Opening Night: 7pm at Toff in Town Sept 20

© 2007 The 8th Melbourne Underground Film Festival, September 20-30, 2007