Shark (2021 film)

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Shark
Directed by Nash Edgerton
Written by
Produced by Michele Bennett
CinematographyAaron McLisky
Edited byDavid Whittaker
Release date
  • 2021 (2021)
Running time
14 minutes
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish

Shark is a 2021 Australian comedy short film directed by Nash Edgerton. It was produced by Michele Bennett.

Contents

Cast

Awards

Since its launch, the film has been selected in various festivals

YearCeremonyAward/CategoryStatus
2021 Toronto International Film Festival Short Cuts Award [1] Nominated
2021 AFI Fest Live Action Short Film [2] [3] Nominated
2021 Sydney Film Festival Dendy Awards Shorts [4] Nominated
2021 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival International Live Action [5] Nominated
2021 Calgary International Film Festival Telus Audience Choice Award [6] Nominated
2021Ajyal Youth Film FestivalAudience AwardNominated
2021Cinemaforum Short Film FestivalBest Live Action ShortNominated
2021 Cork International Film Festival Short FilmNominated
2021 PÖFF Shorts International Short Film CompetitionNominated
2021The Short Com International Film FestBest Live Action ShortNominated
2021Abitibi-Témiscamingue International FestivalShort FilmNominated

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