By JOHN VAN KLAVEREN
A MOCKUMENTARY on professional chicken wing eaters taking competition to ridiculous lengths is one of 18 short films entered in Odyssey Geelong Film Festival.
Written, directed and edited by St Joseph’s College media student Gabe Rule with assistance from classmates, Wing It shines a satirical light on people’s competitive nature.
Media teacher Sarah Goring said the short film was originally part of a year 11 project exploring reality TV and its use of opposing stereotypical characters.
“It’s unique and it really fits the bill for the festival,” Ms Goring said.
“Plus it’s awesome for the students to see what others around the region are doing.”
Odyssey Geelong Film Festival offers an opportunity for young filmmakers to showcase their talents.
Schools in Geelong and the Surf Coast can enter two films by year 11 or 12 media studies students.
The festival has support from City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, Drysdale’s Potato Shed and Crash Course Productions.
Festival screenings will begin: 6pm Wednesday at Surfworld Torquay; 5 December, Potato Shed; and 6 December, Village Cinemas, Geelong.
Tickets are available at odysseyfilmfestival.com.
