In its third year, the Accelerator programme brings together some of the hottest new filmmaking talent from Australia and New Zealand. Comprising of presentations, workshops, meetings and screenings, Accelerator is a fast-track for invited filmmakers to develop their skills, craft and industry contacts on an international level.Congratulations to the selected participants: Lily Coates, Sian Davies, Amy Gebhardt, Rhys Graham, Rene Hernandez, Glendyn Ivin (director of Closing Night short film The Desert), Tearepa Kahi, Denie Pentecost, Ben Phelps, Jane Shearer, Heng Tang.

Films include:

Look Sharp, The Dance, Small Boxes, Love This Time, Nature's Way