Edition 24: 1–9 August, 2025

International Shorts

Datsun

New Zealand
2021 — 15' / Color

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Synopsis

A fourteen-year-old boy, whose Mum plans on selling his deceased Dad’s Datsun, decides to take his best friend and little brother on one last joyride.

Official Trailer

Director Biography

In 2007, Albiston's short film Run received special distinction (runner up) at the Cannes Film Festival. Albiston’s follow-up short The Six Dollar Fifty Man also received special distinction at Cannes and was a break-out hit on the festival circuit winning best international short at The Sundance Film Festival, Best Short at 2010 Flickerfest festival, Best Drama - Aspen Shortsfest,Silver Spike – 55th Valladolid International Film Festival, Spain, Best Narrative Short - Middle East International Film Festival, United Arab Emirates, Best Short Film - Vladivostok International Film Festival, Russia, Best International Short Film - La Boca del Lobo Film Festival, Spain and many others.

Director

Mark Albiston

Producer

Andrew Mauger

Gal Greenspan

Sharlene George

Cinematographer

Marty Williams

Editor

Luke Haigh

Mark Albiston

Sound

Nick Buckton

Contact

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