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Echoes… (Short Film): An early experimental film from director Ben Warner. SYNOPSIS: Strange events are occurring in Mark's life. His life is turning into an unnerving mix of reality and fantasy. What is real and what is imaginary? No one can say where he has gone, or even if he went at all, or if he was in fact destined to take this journey in the first place, but one thing is for certain: his life will never be the same again.

FiST Chat (Vodcast): A weekly vodcast featuring discussions and retrospectives on innovations, ideas and game changers in Film, Science and Technology. Hosted by Stephan Kern and Ben Warner.

Food Discoveries TV Trailer (Trailer): Welcome To Food Discoveries TV - an internet video series showcasing the world's most fascinating food and drink. Hosted and produced by Shirl Yang & Ben Warner.

GFC: Gunpoint Finance Creditor (Short Film): Against the backdrop of a financial world in turmoil, the "Gunpoint Finance Creditor" languishes in the shadows, stalking his vulnerable and unsuspecting victims ready to trap them deeper in his web of treachery, deceit and never-ending debt.

GFC Cast Interview: Colin MacPherson (Interview): Colin MacPherson discusses playing the role of the Investor and his thoughts on the current global financial crisis.

GFC Cast Interview: Lee Mason (Interview): Lee Mason discusses playing the role of GFC and his thoughts on the current global financial crisis.

GFC Cast Interview: Simon Kearney (Interview): Simon Kearney discusses playing the role of Debtor and his thoughts on the current global financial crisis.

GFC Making of Featurette (Documentary): Go behind the scenes of the shoot of GFC: Gunpoint Finance Creditor from director Ben Warner and Small Wave Films.

GFC Teaser Trailer (Trailer): The official teaser trailer for GFC: Gunpoint Finance Creditor from director Ben Warner and Small Wave Films. Against the backdrop of a financial world in turmoil, the "Gunpoint Finance Creditor" languishes in the shadows, stalking his vulnerable and unsuspecting victims ready to trap them deeper in his web of treachery, deceit and never-ending debt.

GFC Video Production Diary Day 1 (Documentary): Go behind the scenes of the first day of shooting of GFC: Gunpoint Finance Creditor.

GFC Video Production Diary Day 2 (Documentary): Go behind the scenes of the second day of shooting of GFC: Gunpoint Finance Creditor.

GFC Video Production Diary Day 3 (Documentary): Go behind the scenes of the third day of shooting of GFC: Gunpoint Finance Creditor.

GFC Video Production Diary Day 4 (Documentary): Go behind the scenes of the fourth and final day of shooting of GFC: Gunpoint Finance Creditor.

Guardian Featurette: Filming The Dinner Scene (Documentary): A brief behind the scenes look at the filming of a crucial dinner in Ben Warner's second feature film GUARDIAN.

Guardian Featurette: Shooting The Bar Scene (Documentary): Behind The Scenes of the filming for Scene 37 of Ben Warner's second feature film, GUARDIAN.

Guardian Featurette: The Lead Actors (Documentary): In this behind the scenes featurette, the lead actors of the feature film GUARDIAN discuss their experiences making the film, with exclusive behind the scenes footage.

Guardian Featurette: World Premiere (Documentary): Footage from the World Premiere of Ben Warner's second feature film, GUARDIAN, with 500 in attendance.

GUARDIAN Part I (Web Series): The first episode from the supernatural drama web series GUARDIAN. Nicole Jackson is a hard working university student who goes on a camping trip with her parents to the beautiful Welstree forest. Events take an unexpected turn when her parents disappear and she encounters an unusual girl in the forest.

GUARDIAN Part II (Web Series): Businessman Russell Jackson has a nightmare about a ghostly girl in the forest, while Dr Carla Morgan takes Nicole Jackson under wing, beginning an investigation in to her unusual case.

GUARDIAN Part III (Web Series): Carla calls her old flame Russell to inform him of the situation regarding Nicole, his niece. To Carla's disbelief, Russell is reluctant to take her in, but eventually gives in. Meanwhile, Russell continues to see visions of Rachel.

GUARDIAN Part IV (Web Series): Nicole and Russell get to know each other better over dinner at Russell's home, and finding they have an unexpected rapport, while Carla has an unusual vision of Rachel.

GUARDIAN Part V (Web Series): Carla informs Russell that there is a connection between Nicole and an old case involving a girl named Rachel who disappeared in the forest seven years earlier. As she investigates, Carla has a strange, paranormal experience in the forest where Nicole's parents disappeared.

GUARDIAN Part VI (Web Series): Nicole begins to see the hidden truths behind Russell and her connection to him, thanks to Rachel's supernatural influence. Nicole seeks Carla's help in coming to terms with these truths.

GUARDIAN Part VII (Web Series): The final episode from the supernatural drama web series GUARDIAN. Russell is brought to account for his past actions, while Rachel moves on to a new person to look out for.

Guardian Series Trailer (Trailer): The official teaser trailer for the supernatural web series "GUARDIAN", re-cut from director Ben Warner's 2002 feature film GUARDIAN. A girl found unconscious at a popular camping spot; an old mystery revolving around another girl who committed suicide is brought to the surface. And a man with a secret is about to be exposed.

Images of Bellagio Fountain (Web Series): Images of the spectacular Bellagio Fountain Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Images of City Centre (Web Series): Images of the newly built, ultra-modern City Centre complex in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Images of Florence (Web Series): A random selection of images of Florence, Italy in 2003.

Images of Las Vegas (Web Series): Images of fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Images of London (Web Series): A random selection of images from London in 2003.

Images of Rome (Web Series): A random selection of images from Rome, Italy in 2003.

Images of Shanghai (Web Series): A random selection of images from Shanghai, China in 2008.

Images of Southbank (Web Series): Select images from the beautiful suburb of Southbank just outside Melbourne CBD in Victoria, Australia.

Images of Sydney Harbour (Web Series): A random selection of images at sunset of Sydney Harbour, Australia.

Images of Victor Harbor (Web Series): A random selection of images of the coastal town of Victor Harbor, South Australia.

Images of West Lake (Web Series): A random selection of images of beautiful West Lake, Hangzhou, China from 2008.

Inside Cannes 2003 (Documentary): Images and insights from the 2003 Cannes Film Festival and Market; includes The Matrix Reloaded Red Carpet Premiere Footage, Bill Paxton at the American Pavilion, and images from the Croisette and the Palais des Festivals.

INTERVIEW Alexis Beebe (Interview): Alexis Beebe (cousin of Hollywood cinematographer Dion Beebe 'Collateral', 'Memoirs Of A Geisha') discusses 'The Trial Of Film 2', her approach to acting, receiving the MEAA Green Room and Critics Choice Awards in Canberra, her work as an acting teacher, the current state of films, as well as the strange bi-play between the creative and business sides of the film industry.

INTERVIEW Andrew Sparrow (Interview): Specialist internet lawyer from Lecote Solicitors in the UK, sat down with THE TRIAL OF FILM.COM at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival to discuss the future of internet film distribution, copyright issues, and the practical issues involved for the film and television industry relating to the use of the internet for content downloads.

INTERVIEW Chris Bunworth (Interview): Chris Bunworth discusses "The Trial Of Film 2", how he got in to the world of acting, what he would deal if confronted with a person like Sputnik and his advice for up and coming actors.

INTERVIEW Colin MacPherson (Interview): Colin MacPherson discusses the role of 'Sputnik' and 'The Trial Of Film 2', what it was like to take Sputnik on for second time, as well as the parallel relationships of the creative and business sides of the film industry.

INTERVIEW Don Lane on Motivation (Interview): Legendary American born, Australian television host Don Lane discusses motivation in life.

INTERVIEW Don Lane on The American Dream (Interview): Legendary American born, Australian television host Don Lane discusses the American Dream.

INTERVIEW Don Lane on The Mo Awards (Interview): Legendary American born, Australian television host Don Lane discusses The Mo Awards and his contribution to them.

INTERVIEW Don Lane, Vitamin Freak (Interview): Legendary American born, Australian television host Don Lane discusses health, vitamins and people stopping him in the street to tell them their life stories.

INTERVIEW Drew Tingwell (Interview): Drew Tingwell discusses his thoughts on "The Trial of Film", his interests in acting and writing, the process of being a script writer for 'Neighbours', and his advice for up and coming actors and writers.

INTERVIEW Eddie Leahy (Interview): Sales agent and film financier with the UK company Centre Film Media Sales, at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. He discusses his experiences at Cannes over the years, the expertise of his sales company, his advice for filmmakers wanting to get their films to an audience, and a little French film called "The Red Balloon".

INTERVIEW Francesco Rulli (Interview): Founder of Film Annex in New York. He discussed with us his interests in providing filmmakers on online voice to connect with their audience, his background in the fashion industry and association with John Malkovich, and the potential market for short films on portable devices.

INTERVIEW Glen Hancox (Interview): Glen Hancox discusses "The Trial Of Film 2", his take on playing the character of 'Douglas Heavyhand', the differences between the theatre and film, and his advice for all actors wanting to take up acting.

INTERVIEW Julian Ronnie (Interview): Music composer for film, television, theatre and commercials. Here he talks about working in multiple mediums, starting out as an actor/musician, and how finding 'your' sound is very important for anyone wanting to compose music.

INTERVIEW Kat Holmes (Interview): Kat Holmes, producer of the upcoming Australian film "Submerge", discusses her interests in producing, comparisons between the corporate and films worlds and her advice for any one wanting to become a producer in the film industry.

INTERVIEW Lee Mason Part 1 (Interview): The Trial of Film's very own James Walker III, "Lee Mason". Here he talks about his approaches to roles, the differences between film and theatre acting, the toughest roles he has had to play, and "Fight Club".

INTERVIEW Lee Mason Part 2 (Interview): Lee Mason discusses 'The Trial Of Film 2' and the evolution of James Walker III, his starring role in the Australian feature film, "The Independent", as well as his views on the creative and business sides of the film industry.

INTERVIEW Mark Lipkin (Interview): Filmmaker Mark Lipkin discusses his new horror/thriller feature film WAIL AWAY, what interests him in making films and his advice to any one who wants to make films.

INTERVIEW Michelle Cele (Interview): Michelle Cele, the lovely actress who brought 'Lilly' to life for "The Trial of Film" talks about how she fell in to acting, the youthful qualities of enthusiasm and ambition in young actors like 'Lilly', her favourite films and doing a one-off Monkey-Magic pantomime show.

INTERVIEW Philippe H. Bergeron (Interview): London-based Canadian filmmaker discusses his short film, "deep Vain", his approach to directing films, his experiences at the Cannes Film Festival, and David Cronenberg's "The Fly".

INTERVIEW Stephan Kern (Interview): Film producer and co-founder of Golf Delta Productions discusses the current trends in the film and television industries relating to the introduction of multi-platform digital technologies, his career change from science to film/television production, and how you have to suffer for your art if you want to make it in the industry.

Lilly Interviews Uncut (Outtakes): Ditzy lead actress Lilly Smith expresses her feelings over working with Sputnik in these hilarious adlibbed outtakes from the Digicosm mockumentary THE TRIAL OF FILM.

New Year 2008: Melbourne, Australia (Documentary): Images from New Year's Celebrations and Fireworks Display in Melbourne, Australia 2008

New Year 2010 in Sydney, Australia (Documentary): New Year's Celebrations and Fireworks 2010, in Sydney, Australia. With Shirl Yang and Ben Warner. Featuring amazing fireworks off the Sydney Harbour.

Rendezvous (Documentary): Join the Occidental boys on their booze cruise from London to Calais via the Eurotunnel in quest of fun and cheap alcohol, whilst trying to make it back to the pub before 11pm.

Samaritan (Short Film): What would you do if you saw someone in trouble? Would you help? Martin’s life is turned upside down one morning when he goes to the aid of a young woman being beaten by a man with a gun. In a matter of seconds, the shooter attacks Martin and murders another man also trying to help diffuse the situation. While recovering from the experience, Martin must deal with the enormity of the consequences arising from the incident and his feelings of guilt over the death of the other man trying to help.

Samaritan Cast Interview: Adam Pritchard (Interview): Interview with SAMARITAN actor Adam Pritchard as he discusses the filming of the short, filming the shooting scene, and the film's themes of violence in society.

Samaritan Cast Interview: Colin MacPherson (Interview): Interview with SAMARITAN lead actor Colin MacPherson as he discusses the filming of the short and the film's themes of violence in society.

Samaritan Cast Interview: Gail Beker (Interview): Interview with SAMARITAN lead actress Gail Beker as she discusses the filming of the short, the film's themes of violence in society and the fine line she had to take in order to play her character.

Samaritan Cast Interview: Glen Hancox (Interview): Interview with SAMARITAN actor Glen Hancox as he discusses the filming of the short, playing the shooter, and the film's themes of violence in society.

Samaritan Featurette: Filming Scene 4 (Documentary): Behind the scenes of the filming of Scene 4 "The Shooting" from the short film SAMARITAN.

Samaritan Making-Of Featurette (Documentary): Go behind the scenes of the short film SAMARITAN with making-of footage and cast/crew interviews.

Samaritan Trailer (Trailer): Teaser Trailer from the provactive short film SAMARITAN, produced by SMALL WAVE FILMS. Martin’s life is turned upside down one morning when he goes to the aid of a young woman being beaten by a man with a gun. In a matter of seconds, the shooter attacks Martin and murders another man also trying to help diffuse the situation. While recovering from the experience, Martin must deal with the enormity of the consequences arising from the incident and his feelings of guilt over the death of the other man trying to help.

Shore Stories Interview ANGIE REID (Interview): Complete interview with Angie Reid for the documentary SHORE STORIES: TALES OF A KIOSK.

Shore Stories Interview BASIL MENNIE Pt 1 (Interview): Complete interview with Basil Mennie for the documentary SHORE STORIES: TALES OF A KIOSK.

Shore Stories Interview BASIL MENNIE Pt 2 (Interview): Complete interview with Basil Mennie for the documentary SHORE STORIES: TALES OF A KIOSK.

Shore Stories Interview BASIL MENNIE Pt 3 (Interview): Complete interview with Basil Mennie for the documentary SHORE STORIES: TALES OF A KIOSK.

Shore Stories Interview DAVID COCKBURN (Interview): Complete interview with David Cockburn for the documentary SHORE STORIES: TALES OF A KIOSK.

Shore Stories Interview GRAEME DISNEY Pt 1 (Interview): Complete interview with Graeme Disney for the documentary SHORE STORIES: TALES OF A KIOSK.

Shore Stories Interview GRAEME DISNEY Pt 2 (Interview): Complete interview with Graeme Disney for the documentary SHORE STORIES: TALES OF A KIOSK.

Shore Stories Interview 'JACK' BARKER (Interview): Complete interview with Stanley John 'Jack' Barker for the documentary SHORE STORIES: TALES OF A KIOSK.

Shore Stories Interview MIKE MEYERS Pt 1 (Interview): Complete interview with Mike Meyers for the documentary SHORE STORIES: TALES OF A KIOSK.

Shore Stories Interview MIKE MEYERS Pt 2 (Interview): Complete interview with Mike Meyers for the documentary SHORE STORIES: TALES OF A KIOSK.

Shore Stories Interview MIKE MEYERS Pt 3 (Interview): Complete interview with Mike Meyers for the documentary SHORE STORIES: TALES OF A KIOSK.

Shore Stories 7-min Online Version (Documentary): 7 minute online short version of the original 22-minute documentary SHORE STORIES: TALES OF A KIOSK.

Shore Stories Featurette: 1st Preview Screening (Documentary): Video featurette on the first preview screening of SHORE STORIES: TALES OF A KIOSK at SHQ, Sandringham, Victoria, Australia.

Shore Stories Retrospective Interview (Interview): Documentary makers Colin MacPherson and Ben Warner discuss the making of their documentary SHORE STORIES: TALES OF A KIOSK.

Shore Stories Trailer (Trailer): Teaser Trailer for SHORE STORIES: TALES OF A KIOSK. Welcome to Shore Stories - a series of short documentary vignettes based on historical places and people surrounding the coastal areas of Australia.

Shore Stories: Tales Of A Kiosk (Documentary): Welcome to Shore Stories - a series of short documentary vignettes based on historical places and people surrounding the coastal areas of Australia. This pilot episode of the series is based around "Sailboard Headquarters” at Sandringham Beach in Victoria. See historical snapshots of the area, and listen to historians, the owner of “SHQ” and some of the colourful locals that grew up in the area provide a unique insight in to the rich 100 year history of the boat shed and surrounding environs.

Spank (Music Video): "SPANK" the music video, performed by HIGH STAKES, from the 2003 Australian independent feature film "Iced Lolly".

Spinning Jenny (Short Film): A short film (and true story) about four characters and three inter-connected relationships. As Jennifer tries to save her marriage to Peter, secrets are revealed and the frailties of human nature are exposed.

The Clock (Short Film): An early experimental short film from director Ben Warner. SYNOPSIS: Rob is just like everyone else. But he suffers from one unendurable affliction: The Clock. Every day is the same. The clock keeps ticking. There are clocks everywhere. He feels he cannot escape. No matter where he goes a clock is always there.

The First Digicosm HQ (Documentary): Ben Warner visits the original Digicosm headquarters for the final time; the place where his filmmaking began in the late 90s.

The Many Faces of James Walker III (Outtakes): James Walker III shows the many sides of his colourful personality in this amusing series of interviews from the short mockumentary, THE TRIAL OF FILM.

The Monster In The River (Short Film): Stumbling home after a big night out on the town, Daniel walks by a river where he thinks he sees something extraordinary; something that defies all conventional wisdom and belief. He cannot shake his belief in what he has seen, so much so that his entire world is turned upside down and inside out. As Daniel searches for answers, he becomes consumed by this image of a monster swimming around in the river near his home. In the end, does the monster exist? Or is the real question that it does not matter if the monster exists as long as Daniel believes it does?

The Monster In The River Behind The Scenes Part 1 (Documentary): Go behind the scenes of the short film THE MONSTER IN THE RIVER. Part 1 covers the exterior shoot.

The Monster In The River Behind The Scenes Part 2 (Documentary): Go behind the scenes of the short film THE MONSTER IN THE RIVER. Part 2 covers the interior shoot.

The Monster In The River Cast Interview (Interview): Interview with actor Adam Pritchard, discussing the filming and story of THE MONSTER IN THE RIVER.

The Monster In The River Featurette (Documentary): Behind the scenes featurette of director Ben Warner's short film THE MONSTER IN THE RIVER, featuring interviews with lead actor Adam Pritchard and exclusive behind the scenes footage from the shoot.

The Monster In The River Trailer (Trailer): Trailer from the quirky short film THE MONSTER IN THE RIVER, written and directed by Ben Warner.

The Real India (Documentary): An authentic insight in to the life of an Indian man and the happiness he finds with his simple life. Happiness is from within... a lesson we can all learn from.

The Sputnik Interviews (Outtakes): The complete and uncut interview of master film director "Sputnik" from THE TRIAL OF FILM.

The Trial Of Film (Short Film): Film Director extraordinaire SPUTNIK is on a quest to make the ultimate masterpiece 'Short Film'; and he'll do whatever it takes to get his vision on screen! Taking a satirical look at the pretentious side of the film industry, "The Trial Of Film" highlights the frustrations and comedy associated with getting any film made and on to the screen.

The Trial Of Film Out-Takes (Outtakes): Interview out-takes from Digicosm's mocumentary short, THE TRIAL OF FILM.

The Trial of Film with Ben Warner (Interview): Originally filmed as an introduction to the official web site The Trial Of Film.com, director Ben Warner gives an overview of the first Trial of Film short and his thoughts on making it.

The Trial Of Film 2 (Short Film): Film Director SPUTNIK enjoys great success on the festival circuit with his multi-award winning 'Short Film'. His reputation is cemented and the offers start pouring in. But investors make demands and Sputnik suddenly finds his art being dictated to by producers, investors and power brokers in the industry. Who are they to tell Sputnik how to make a film?

The Trial Of Film 2 Behind The Scenes (Documentary): Go behind the scenes of Digicosm's short mockumentary sequel THE TRIAL OF FILM 2.

The Trial of Film 2 Scene 16 Preview (Trailer): In this exclusive hilarious preview scene from "The Trial Of Film 2", master film director Sputnik and his faithful lead actor James Walker III discuss their film's financial situation while they wait for the investor's call.

The Trial of Film 2 with Ben Warner (Interview): Originally filmed as an introduction to the official web site The Trial Of Film.com, director Ben Warner gives an overview of the second Trial of Film short and his thoughts on making it.

The Trial Of Film Special Edition (Short Film): This special edition version of THE TRIAL OF FILM features both Part One and Part Two edited as one film. Watch master film director Sputnik and his loyal lead actor James Walker III navigate their way through the making of 'Short Film' and there subsequent courting by investors. It's Spinal Tap for the film industry!

The Trial of Film Screening Trailer (Trailer): The special edition version of the trailer for THE TRIAL OF FILM, shown during cinematic screenings.

The Trial Of Film Web Trailer (Trailer): Web trailer for THE TRIAL OF FILM. Film Director extraordinnaire SPUTNIK is on a quest to make the ultimate masterpiece 'Short Film'; and he'll do whatever it takes to get his vision on screen! Taking a satirical look at the pretentious side of the film industry, "The Trial Of Film" highlights the frustrations and comedy associated with getting any film made and on to the screen.

Trial 159 (Short Film): An evil force. A coerced man. A deadly and unnatural experiment. Finding himself in a dangerous an inescapable situation, Martin is coerced by a malevolent entity to perform an otherworldly experiment on a young girl to bring her back from the after life. The experiment has nasty consequences as the girl transforms in to a hideous being with a murderous intent. Now a blood thirsty monster, the girl goes on a killing spree, with the hapless Martin only able to sit back and watch as he sees the horror unfold before him. With no options, and forced to continue the experiment, Martin witnesses a terrifying rampage before becoming the subject of the deadly experiment himself. He eventually realises that the experiments will never end, and he is just another link in the chain of poor souls who have found themselves the victim of the malevolent, higher power.

Trial 159 Behind The Scenes (Documentary): Go behind the scenes of writer/director Ben Warner's short horror film TRIAL 159 with this extended featurette.

Trial 159 Cast Interview: Colin MacPherson (Interview): Cast interview with lead actor Colin MacPherson from the horror short film, TRIAL 159.

Trial 159 Cast Interview: Michelle Celebicanin (Interview): Cast interview with actress Michelle Celebicanin from the horror short film, TRIAL 159.

Trial 159 Featurette (Documentary): Go behind the scenes of director Ben Warner's horror short film TRIAL 159, featuring cast interviews with Colin MacPherson and Michelle Celebicanin, and behind the scenes footage from the shoot.

Trial 159 Trailer (Trailer): Trailer from the horror short film TRIAL 159, written and directed by Ben Warner.