CELLUDROID 2022
Final selections for the 2022 CELLUDROID film festival are in!
As always, you can expect a great range of feature films and short films from around the galaxy,
traversing sci-fi, fantasy, live action, animation, experimental and some defying categorization!
You'll be hard pressed to find any of these indie productions (most of which will have their South African premiere)
on any screen here.
FEATURE FILMS :
BEYOND THE WASTELAND (documentary)
THE EYE AND THE WALL
DOZENS OF NORTHS
THE WHITE FANG
DRUNKEN WOMAN
THE AFRICOLOGIST: Chronicles of Africa (documentary)
HARRAN SCHOOL: El Battani (documentary)
MAD GOD (TBC)
TIN CAN (TBC)
16 BITS (TBC)
SHORT FILMS :
THE GIFT
FURY
ALIEN DICK
KAIROS, THE QUALITATIVE TIME
AMIDST THE STARS
S.A.D - The Movie
STARSHIP IMPOSSIBLE
SIREN
HOT WOOL
DRIFTING THOUGHTS
LIFECELL
THE PORTRAIT
DISTANCE - ACT I: The Peacock and the Sphinx
MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP
BEBE AI
THE EMPYREAN
REVELATION TO THE DISEMBODIED
THE SPRAYER
HOUSE OF THE UNHOLY
GRANDPA
THE CHILD AND THE GOOSE
PETRICHOR
THE EDEN
DISSOLUTION
STEP BY STEP
(a few more animated titles will be added soon)
All short films will be compiled into several feature length collections.
With most titles streaming as part of the on-line leg of CELLUDROID, select titles will also have cinema screenings (some in-theatre only) - full list published September 20th.
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THE CELLUDROID FILM FESTIVAL
Stemming from the South African HORRORFEST Film Festival (est. 2005)
CELLUDROID materialized in 2009 to fill a much needed gap in the territory's Film Festival circuit,
its genre focus Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Animation subjects.
With the debut CELLUDROID event in 2009 featuring a link up with the release date of the unique DISTRICT 9
(with cast & crew attending for a Q&A),
across the years CELLUDROID has screened a mothership-load of great short films and an amazing array of feature films
from around the universe, like:
IRON SKY
HARDWARE
LUNOPOLIS
WAR OF THE WORLDS: The True Story
AUTOMATONS
PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE
BANE
SCIENCE TEAM
GODKILLER
ATTACK OF THE MONSTERS
DUST DEVIL
MONTAUK CHRONICLES
THE RIFT
MOLD
ZENITH
SEX GALAXY
THE COSMONAUT
THE AMAZING TRANSPARENT MAN
higher profile commercial pre-release screenings like:
SCREAM 4
INSIDIOUS 2
YOUNG ONES
Fritz Lang's legendary METROPOLIS with a new score performed live by THE MAKABRA ENSEMBLE
and documentaries including:
TRACEROUTE
THE OTHERWORLD
UFOs 1973
SECRET SOCIETIES AND SACRED STONES
The Seeker's Guide To HARRY POTTER
THE BILLY MEIER STORY
plus much more
For a look at the festival archive
TRANSPORT HERE
2021 CELLUDROID
has concluded
Festival acknowledgements and Award Winners Video:
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Streaming via the LABIA HOME SCREEN
1 - 10 September 2021
www.LabiaHomeScreen.co.za
Select Cinema Screenings
at The LABIA THEATRE
(68 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town)
3 - 9 September 2021
Book at Quicket
Stemming from the South African HORRORFEST Film Festival (est. 2005)
CELLUDROID materialized in 2009 to fill a much needed gap in the territory's Film Festival circuit.
For the 2021 edition, CELLUDROID will enter a hybrid state with selected cinema shows at the Labia Theatre
in Cape Town, and an on-line event at their streaming platform.
CELLUDROID 2021 TRAILER:
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ACCESS MOVIE TRAILERS AT :
www.YouTube.com/FlamedropProductions
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MONTAUK CHRONICLES Written, Directed, Edited & Photographed by Christopher P. Garetano |
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IRON SKY VOD Streaming across Africa at www.LabiaHomeScreen.co.za until 10 September Cinema Screenings at The Labia Theatre, Cape Town: Saturday 4 September - 14:30 - BOOK NOW Tuesday 7 September - 14:30 - BOOK NOW If you missed Iron Sky at one of our previous Celludroid events, here's your chance to catch up (and do a double feature with its sequel!) A group of Nazi Germans defeated in 1945, fled to the Moon, where they built a space fleet to return in 2018 and conquer Earth. Iron Sky is one of the most expensive Finnish films. Iron Sky is a blast, loaded with humour and a soundtrack by Laibach. Directed by Timo Vuorensola starring the legendary Udo Kier Trailer: |
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IRON SKY 2 - The Coming Race VOD Streaming across Africa at www.LabiaHomeScreen.co.za until 10 September Cinema Screenings at The Labia Theatre, Cape Town: Saturday 4 September - 19:15 - BOOK NOW Tuesday 7 September - 19:15 - BOOK NOW In this much anticipated sequel to the wildly entertaining indie hit, a group of nuclear holocaust survivors living in an abandoned Nazi base on the far side of the Moon board a barely-functioning spacecraft. They travel to the nucleus of the hollow Earth in an attempt to recover the Holy Grail from a group of reptilian shape-shifters who are led by a T-Rex-riding Adolf Hitler! Directed by Timo Vuorensola starring Udo Kier, Lara Rossi, Julia Dietze and comedian Tom Green Trailer: |
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CELLUDROID Short Films Vol. 1 VOD Streaming across Africa at www.LabiaHomeScreen.co.za until 10 September The Celludroid short film collections feature three different feature length volumes of amazing short films from around the world, with an eclectic mix of sci-fi, fantasy, futuristic, dystopian and supernatural subjects in live action, traditional-, digital- and stop-motion animation. Volume 1 includes: The Dark Odyssey L’Orée Mum’s Sweater Consume Last Light Polvotron 500 Moon Keeper Stalag III-C Le Cri
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CELLUDROID Short Films Vol. 2 VOD Streaming across Africa at www.LabiaHomeScreen.co.za until 10 September The Celludroid short film collections feature three different feature length volumes of amazing short films from around the world, with an eclectic mix of sci-fi, fantasy, futuristic, dystopian and supernatural subjects in live action, traditional-, digital- and stop-motion animation. Volume 2 includes: 100,000 Acres of Pine The Purple Iris Time’s Down Ten, Thirteen, Twelve The Artificial Condition The Amber Thief [MARODÖR] Close The Loop Aral Transfert
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CELLUDROID Short Films Vol. 3 VOD Streaming across Africa at www.LabiaHomeScreen.co.za until 10 September The Celludroid short film collections feature three different feature length volumes of amazing short films from around the world, with an eclectic mix of sci-fi, fantasy, futuristic, dystopian and supernatural subjects in live action, traditional-, digital- and stop-motion animation.
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MEANDER VOD Streaming across Africa at www.LabiaHomeScreen.co.za until 10 September Cinema Screenings at The Labia Theatre, Cape Town: Friday 3 September - 19:15 - BOOK NOW Monday 6 September - 14:30 - BOOK NOW This heart-racing claustrophobic French sci-fi thriller has a woman waking up in a strange tube maze filled with deadly traps. She has to figure out how to survive and who or what put her there… Directed by Mathieu Turi who won Best Picture at the SA Horrorfest with his movie Hostile. Great solo performance from Gaia Weiss. Trailer: |
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GLOSSARY OF BROKEN DREAMS VOD Streaming across Africa at www.LabiaHomeScreen.co.za until 10 September Cinema Screenings at The Labia Theatre, Cape Town: Monday 6 September - 19:15 - BOOK NOW Thursday 9 September - 14:30 - BOOK NOW Director Johannes Grenzfurthner's essayistic feature film transcends the traditional documentary and tries to present an overview of political concepts such as freedom, privacy, identity, resistance and more. Grenzfurthner couldn't "tolerate ignorant and topically abusive comments on the 'Internet' anymore." So he teamed up with writer and activist Ishan Raval to: "explain, re-evaluate, and sometimes sacrifice political golden calves of discourse." He calls his project an "ideotaining cinematic revue" about political ideas he considers important. Grenzfurthner cites frustration about the current level of political debate as a primary influence for making the film. The film features performances by Amber Benson, Max Grodenchik, Jason Scott Sadofsky Trailer: |
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TRANCERS VOD Streaming across Africa at www.LabiaHomeScreen.co.za until 10 September This Sci-Fi classic from Full Moon Features stars Tim Thomerson, as well as Oscar winner Helen Hunt in one of her earlier roles. Also known as Future Cop, Thomerson plays Jack Deth, a Philip Marlowe-esque police detective from the 23rd century who travels to the 1980s to bring his old nemesis to justice. Time travel is made possible whereby people can travel back in time by injecting themselves with a drug that allows them to take over the body of an ancestor. Make a double feature of it with Dollman! Trailer: |
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DOLLMAN VOD Streaming across Africa at www.LabiaHomeScreen.co.za until 10 September Our second Full Moon classic celebrates its 30th anniversary! Tim Thomerson atars as space cop Brick Bardo. When he finds himself on earth however, he is only 13 inches tall! Equipped with his "Kruger Blaster" (the most powerful handgun in the universe), his height doesn't stop him from kicking earthling ass! This highly entertaining movie was directed by Albert Pyun and also stars Jackie Earle Haley (Watchmen, A Nightmare On Elm Street, Preacher) in one of is early roles. Make a double feature of it with Trancers! Trailer: |
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2 0 4 9 VOD Streaming across Africa at www.LabiaHomeScreen.co.za until 10 September 2049 is a fascinating future glimpse from Taiwan, consisting of three chapters set in 2049 A.D., where technology and human lives are intertwined. The Fortune Telling is about the human trying to control their own destiny via big data analysis. The Hedgehog Effect is about people’s trauma memory and how to heal it with technology. The Talk of Love deals with a couple's attempts to fix their relationship via an assistive device. Three chapters, three traditional social roles of women from the future of 2049; In picturing the future, perhaps we could also redefine the roles of contemporary women optimistically? Directed by Li-Da Hsu & Chien-Ching Chu Trailer: |
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THE SECRET ADVENTURES OF TOM THUMB VOD Streaming across Africa at www.LabiaHomeScreen.co.za until 10 September Cinema Screenings at The Labia Theatre, Cape Town: Sunday 5 September - 14:30 - BOOK NOW Wednesday 8 September - 14:30 - BOOK NOW This award-wnning1993 Bolex Brothers stop-motion animated classic is still as incredible as it was on its release. Weaving through sci-fi, fantasy and dystopian landscapes, we follow tiny Tom, abducted from his parents and taken to a lab. On escaping he encounters a similarly diminutive community who endevour to help him return to his parents. An awe-inspiring cinematic feat with drama, action, heartache and triumph. Not only are the wonderfully detailed models animated, but also the humans playing roles in this unforgettable movie. Directed by Dave Borthwick (R.I.P.) Trailer: |
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PARALLEL MINDS VOD Streaming across Africa at www.LabiaHomeScreen.co.za until 10 September Cinema Screenings at The Labia Theatre, Cape Town: Friday 3 September - 14:30 - BOOK NOW Wednesday 8 September - 19:15 - BOOK NOW In the near future, technology firm Red-Eye is on the verge of developing a revolutionary contact lens that records human sight to replicate memories. The device uses an artificially engineered intelligence known as U.R.M. When the company’s lead researcher is strangely murdered at the time of the technology’s release, Thomas Elliot, an old-fashioned police detective investigates with intrepid researcher Margo Elson who are drawn into searching deeper to apprehend the illusive digital shapeshifter. Directed by Benjamin Ross Hayden Starring Greg Bryk, Tommie-Amber Pirie, Neil Napier, Madison Walsh, Michelle Thrush, Wilma Pelly, Chelsea Anne Green, Olivia Duke, Sam Duke, Stephane Legault, Tom Carey, Austin Siever, Imajyn Cardinal Trailer: |
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THE STARS MY DESTINATION
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PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE One Cinema Screening Only at The Labia Theatre, Cape Town: Sunday 5 September - 19:15 - BOOK NOW Ah, the movie that arguably started the unintentional "so bad, it's good" trend. The legendary Ed Wood Jr.'s cult classic PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE is back for a healthy dose of cheesy B-movie laughs. Still a riot after all these decades, everyone must see this at least once in their lifetime (if not annually!) Features the legendary Bela Lugosi (aka Dracula) in his final role, the delicious Vampira and indestructible Tor Jonson. Trailer: |
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BARBIE & KENDRA STORM AREA 51 VOD Streaming across Africa at www.LabiaHomeScreen.co.za until 10 September Barbie and Kendra's third movie slams into pandemic panic as the sexy and spacey dynamic duo turn on the TV and get tuned into a viral saga that takes them deep into the forbidden fortress of Area 51 and beyond. The bimbo comedy hi-jinx is supplemented with re-dubbed clips from 1968's sci-fi schlock Space Thing and 1979's The Day Time Ended. Trailer: |
CINEMA SCREENING SELECTIONS
BOOK HERE
MEANDER
IRON SKY
IRON SKY: The Coming Race
PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE
PARALLEL MINDS
THE SECRET ADVENTURES OF TOM THUMB
GLOSSARY OF BROKEN DREAMS
CINEMA BOOKINGS ONLY AT
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VOD STREAMING PURCHASES ONLY AT
WWW.LABIAHOMESCREEN.CO.ZA
CELLUDROID CINEMA SCHEDULE
Friday 3 September
14:30 - PARALLEL MINDS
19:15 - MEANDER
Saturday 4 September
14:30 - IRON SKY
19:15 - IRON SKY: The Coming Race
Sunday 5 September
14:30 - THE SECRET ADVENTURES OF TOM THUMB
19:15 - PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE
Monday 6 September
14:30 - MEANDER
19:15 - GLOSSARY OF BROKEN DREAMS
Tuesday 7 September
14:30 - IRON SKY
19:15 - IRON SKY: The Coming Race
Wednesday 8 September
14:30 - THE SECRET ADVENTURES OF TOM THUMB
19:15 - PARALLEL MINDS
Thursday 9 September
14:30 - GLOSSARY OF BROKEN DREAMS
19:15 - MEANDER
2021 CELLUDROID EVENT PAGES
ON-LINE Chapter Event Page
CLICK HERE
11 Movies
1 - 10 September
VOD streaming at www.LabiaHomeScreen.co.za
CINEMA Chapter Event Page
CLICK HERE
7 movies
3 - 9 September,
screening at the Labia Theatre
(68 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town):
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2021 Feature- & Short Film Submissions are now closed
FilmFreeway.com/Celludroid
[ with the option for filmmakers to decide whether they want their work streamed globally or geo-blocked for Africa territories only ]
For a look at the festival archive
TRANSPORT HERE
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The Annual South African HORRORFEST
Click the HorrorFest link for info on what to expect of SA's premium Horror film fest & Halloween event
www.horrorfest.info
BLOODY PARCHMENT LITERATURE
Thus far our affiliated HorrorFest event has released 3 short story anthologies:
