The Meaningless Daydreams
of Augie & Celeste (2024)
Best friends, Augie & Celeste, embark on a high-stakes game of imagination, which takes a twisted turn and threatens to jeopardise their relationship.
Director: Pernell Marsden.
Producer: Sophie Booth.
Cinematographer: Nyssa Mitchell
Production Company: Pork Store Productions
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​Official selections & Awards
Sydney Film Festival WINNER Rouben Mamoulian Award for Best Director
Melbourne International Film Festival WINNER Erwin Rado Best Australian Short
Fantastic Fest WINNER Best Fantastic Short
Uppsala Short Film Festival NOMINEE Grand Prix
​Slamdance NOMINEE Grand Jury Prize
Stellar Film Festival WINNER Best Film
Peninsula Film Festival WINNER Second Prize
Wench Film Festival India WINNER Best Short Film
Melbourne Women In Film
Tampere Film Festival
Indy Shorts International Film Festival
Imagine Fantastic Film Festival
Brisbane International Film Festival
Slash Fantastic Film Festival
Canberra Short FIlm Festival
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Ghost (2022)
​A transient visitor takes sanctuary in a familiar place.​
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Director: Pernell Marsden.
Writer: Gregory Kelly
Producer: Pernell Marsden
Cinematographer: Nyssa Mitchell
Starring: Felise Lyon
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Official Selections
Aesthetica Film Festival
Heart of Gold Film Festival
Setting Sun Film Festival
Austin Arthouse Film Festival
Woman Up!
London Arthouse Film Festival
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Hot Press:
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2024 - IF MAGAZINE - 'The Meaningless Daydreams of Augie & Celeste’ named Best Australian Short at MIFF'
2024 - THE CURB - BEST AUSTRALIAN FILMS OF 2024 - #13
2024 - VARIETY MAGAZINE - WINNERS OF SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL ​
2024 - VARIETY MAGAZINE - 2024 MIFF Shorts Awards Winners Announced
2024 - THE WRAP - FANTASTIC FEST ANNOUNCES WINNERS
2018 - THEMUSIC.COM.AU - QUEENSLAND MUSIC AWARD - VIDEO OF THE YEAR 'SAME SAME' - WAAX (WATCH VIDEO HERE)
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