Alex Murawski

A nuanced portrait of a new generation, Dear Thirteen is a cinematic time capsule of coming of age in today’s world. Through the eyes of nine thirteen-year-olds, we see how pressing social, geographical and political challenges are shaping, and being shaped by, young people: rising anti-Semitism in Europe, guns in America, gender identity and racial divisions across Australia and Asia. With no adult commentary outside the filmmaker, Dear Thirteen offers an intimate view into the universal uncertainty inherent in growing up.

Tom has never been kissed but when his best friend offers his girlfriend to practice with, his desire suddenly awakes. With Tom having to choose between his loyalty to friendship and his newfound feelings, the trio's carefree friendship will never be the same again. 'Kiss' is a simple yet evocative exploration of adolescent longing and the confronting realisation that awakened desire cannot go back to sleep

In a icy winter farmland, an accident leaves a young girl injured. 11-year-old Sam abandons her to continue looking after his grief-stricken family until the weight of his hasty decision bears down on him and he sets back out to find her.

Being a kid is tough, being yourself is harder. In the face of humiliation Ari finds courage and self acceptance in the most unexpected way.

A family’s stark confrontation with death forces shared frailties to be revealed.