After a long time apart, local no-hoper John must connect with reserved schoolboy Jack over a weekend in an insular suburb in Western Sydney. However, Jack’s attempt to re-establish their relationship is threatened as John's self-destructive nature emerges.
Mate had its world premiere at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2022, where it became the first Australian film ever to win the International Grand Prix.
Awards
International Grand Prix - Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2022 (France)
Best Foreign Short - Boston Film Festival 2022 (USA)
Best Director (George-Alex Nagle) - Sapporo International Short Film Festival 2022 (Japan)
Best Actor (Joshua Brennan) - Sapporo International Short Film Festival 2022 (Japan)
Cinematic Achievement Award - Thessaloniki International Short Film Festival 2022 (Greece)
Prix du Meilleur Court-Métrage - Festival International du Cinéma D'Auteur de Rabat 2022 (Morocco)
Best Actor (Joshua Brennan) - UK Film Festival 2022 (United Kingdom)
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