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The Astronaut (2007)
"Dad, I'm going to be an Astronaut "

Format: HDV
Duration: 2:50 minutes
Genre: Comedy/ Drama

Patrick dreams of becoming an astronaut. Patrick's dad reminds him that astronauts are good at math. Patrick isn't good at maths, but he has built a rocket!
The Astronaut was made in compliance with the 2007 Diet Coke Film Festival.


The Astronaut - Patrick

The Astronaut - Dad

The Astronaut - Patrick with Rocket

Spread The Grief Around (2007)
"I'm allowed to swear in sport Melanie its part of the game."

Format:HDV
Duration: 12:15 minutes
Genre: Drama/Comedy

Eager to explore suburban characters, Common Thread made 'Spread the Grief around' (2007) a satirical drama inspired by the music of Mark Seymour. The film deals with marriage and friendship. It features a comedic tennis match and a Lleyton Hewitt original tennis shirt.

Festival Screenings:

Short Seasons Film Festival, ACT, 2007

Spread the Grief Around - Tennis

Spread the Grief Around - Dinner

Spread the Grief Around - Dinner

Next Try Wins (2006)
"Next try wins"        

Format: MiniDV                                              
Duration: 6:15 minutes                         
Genre: Drama   

After a brief period of self-loathing Common Thread got back on the horse with 'Next try Wins' (2006). The film once again explored family relationships and featured two young brothers playing Rugby League.

Festival Screenings:

Reelife Film Festival, NSW, 2007
Tropfest Best of the Rest, AUS, 2007
Short Seasons Film Festival, ACT
SnowyFest Film Festival, NSW, 2007

Next Try Wins

 

The GP (2006)
"Maybe we should re-enroll you in Kip McGrath" (The Mother) 

Format: MiniDV                                              
Duration: 8:00 minutes                         
Genre: Drama                                                  
ABC Stateline (TV)

Common Thread decided to get serious with 'The GP' (2006) The film deals with family relationships much like Robert Redford's 'Ordinary People.' Unfortunately Common Thread's film did not receive similar critical success. Redford's film however won the Academy Award.  

Festival Screenings:

Short Seasons Film Festival, ACT, 2006
Mariachi Film Festival, NSW, 2006
Mandurah Film Festival, WA, 2006
Short Fuse Film Festival. NSW, 2006

The GP

The GP

Tallagandra Lane (2005)
What would you do?     

Format: MiniDV                                              
Duration: 6:00 minutes                         
Genre: Drama  

Common Thread regrouped after 'Car Park' with 'Tallagrandra Lane' (2005). A slight improvement in story telling which also featured a car crash. Kieren Phillips makes his Common Thread debut playing a real estate agent who faces a moral dilemma.

Festival Screenings:
Canberra Film Festival, ACT, 2006
FAT Awards, 2006 (Winner Best Film)
SnowyFest Film Festival, NSW, 2006
Flake Film Festival. NSW, 2006

Tallagandra Lane

Tallagandra Lane - Ryan

Tallagandra Lane - Amy

The Car Park (2005)
Where finding a park is a matter of life and death.

Format: MiniDV  
Duration: 10:00 minutes 
Genre: Drama  

'Car Park' (2005) was the first collaboration between the Holgate Brothers and Ian Thomson. Set in an underground car park with a protagonist named 'John Antsy', The 'Car park' was considered a classic of the thriller genre.

Festival Screenings
FAT Awards, 2005 (Winner, Best Film)
Canberra Film Festival, ACT, 2005
SnowyFest Film Festival, NSW, 2006

The Car Park