2026 Hanlon Larsen Experimental Film Grant + Moviejuice - Screening

A free screening of the latest experimental films funded by the Hanlon Larsen Grant, paired with short films curated by Moviejuice. The Hanlon Larsen Experimental Film Grant + Moviejuice - Screening event! Join us at the Mercury Cinema for a night of thought-provoking experimental films made by local filmmakers. Launched in 2025 the Hanlon Larsen Experimental Film Grant (HLEFG) provides support to experimental film projects. Generously funded by Peter Hanlon in honour of his friend, fellow filmmaker and university lecturer, the late Cole Larsen. HLEFG supports experimental film projects that challenge traditional storytelling and production techniques. These projects explore abstract or non-linear narratives, focus on audio visuals experiences or prioritise artistic expression and unconventional approaches to filmmaking. The 2026 HLEFG projects are: Recipient - Roxy Brown Project - Splitting Summary - A mixed media exploration of feminine identity through the perspective of an awkward young girl who daydreams of a beautiful woman. ---------------------------- Recipient - Jarrah Murphy Project - A man walks into a bar Summary - An isolated man enters a bar, observing four groups of drinkers share stories, which bring about evocative visions of contemporary life shot-on Super 8. ---------------------------- Recipient - Kelly Haines Project - The Clothesline Summary - A social impact experimental short film that juxtaposes a 50’s housewife washing clothes with a modern-day housewife doing the same task. Although their appearance and appliances have changed over time, some things remain the same. ---------------------------- The three HLEFG films are paired with experimental films curated by Moviejuice.