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About the Writer/Director
STUART VAUVERT
Email: stuart@escendi.com.au
Stuart's original take on life is what makes his films stand out. This is never more apparent than in his first short, Heather Locklear Chocolate. Since its release in 2000, this film has become an instant cult classic, winning the 'Adrian Clarke' and Audience Awards at My Queer Career, then went on to screen all over the globe, opening the Melbourne Queer Film Festival in 2001, and being purchased by SBS TV. This was followed by the controversial short film, Glory, which toured through several festivals including My Queer Career, and the Triple J Framebreaks Competition, and found its own unique fan-base.

While not making films of his own, Stuart is also the co-founder of the EYESCREAM Film Festival, a festival and competition based on the darker genres of short film, such as horror, thrillers, and black comedy. Open to all residents of Australia, attracted over 60 entries, more than $6,000 worth of sponsored prizes, and a judging panel of highly respected industry figures.

About the Producer
ANDREW ARBUTHNOT
Email: andrew@lalapictures.com
Andrew Arbuthnot is an Independent Producer based in Sydney. Starting at 18, Andrew°Øs first project INYAFACE a magazine pilot show for teens was funded by the Gaming Machine Benefit Fund. On completion Artist Services optioned INYAFACE to be developed into a series. Andrew°Øs first short film Patsy's Party was funded by the Brisbane City Council and was one of the first dance films ever produced in Queensland, garnishing Best Independent Film and Best Production Design Awards at
the Warner Roadshow Queensland New Filmmakers Awards in 1997. Andrew spent two years in the UK working in distribution for PolyGram Film and in Marketing and Commissioning for Channel 4 Television.

Andrew was taken with the original short story Contact written by AFI award winner John Lonie and secured funding from the New South Wales Film & Television Office. Since completion in 2002 Contact has screened in some 38 international film festivals. It picked up the Highly Commended Panavision Prize at the Sydney Mardi Gras Film Festival 2003.