2015 Port Shorts Film Festival “Enter Your Film Early” winner is Sydney filmmaker Ashly Davies securing his place by earning “First Finalist” honours with his clever comedy The JC Effect.

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The JC Effect tells the story of Jay Christenson, who at the age of 33 wakes up to find himself facing a dilemma with his life going nowhere until he has a revaluation … of sorts.

Davies said he dreamed up the concept for his short film while cycling his bike to work.

“It was the age I was at and I wanted to put a funny spin on it.  Writing comedy is a new thing for me so it feels great to be a finalist and I can’t wait to come up and check out the Port Shorts Film Festival,” he said.

With still enough time for budding filmmakers to enter their films before the 1st October deadline, now is the time to get writing, producing, directing, acting, filming, editing, whatever it is that takes your interest in the film industry.

“We want to showcase the best young and emerging filmmakers from around Australia and put on a celebration of short films everyone will remember and want to participate in,” said Alison, Director of the Port Shorts Film Festival.

The festival has drawn in two of Australia’s leading film industry figures, Wolf Creek and Rogue producer Matt Hearn and acclaimed actor Stephen Curry (The Castle, The Cup, Underbelly, Hiding) have signed on as judges and ambassadors of the Port Shorts Film Festival.

Matt Hearn said he and friend Stephen Curry were excited to be a part of the Ports Shorts Film Festival.

“Both Stephen and I got our start in the film industry with short films and we’re excited to support Port Shorts helping showcase the next generation of filmmakers on the big screen.  If you haven’t entered yet, we’re eager to see your film,” said Hearn.

The Port Shorts Film Festival will also host a film locations roadshow in the week leading up to the event for filmmakers interested in source locations for future projects, with Matt and Stephen to also host a free filmmakers forum in Port Douglas on 24th October.

For further details go to: Port Shorts