Experiencing Interruptions?

Refused Classification

Matt, Pam, and Amy are in love. They want to make their polyamorous relationship official, but an omnipresent MPAA censor won’t allow it – not without serious editing. Confronted with the idea that their loving relationship is considered indecent for most audiences, the family must make a choice: should they abide by the MPAA’s wishes, and possibly see relationships like theirs finally represented on screen, or should they stay true to their authentic selves? Should they conform to the system, or reject it?

  • Chris Elena
    Director
    Audio Guide
  • Bradford Elmore
    Writer
    Gravity, Terrible Twos
  • Chris Elena
    Writer
    Audio Guide
  • Robbi James
    Producer
  • Erica Lovell
    Producer
  • Bernie Van Tiel
    Key Cast
    "Pamela"
    Yellow, Risen, Reef Break (ABC), The Mother Load
  • Sam O'Sullivan
    Key Cast
    "Matt"
    Amazing Grace (Nine), Black Comedy (ABC),
  • Gabrielle Scawthorn
    Key Cast
    "Amy"
    The Killing Fields (Cornerstone), Freshblood (ABC), Deadly Women (Beyond Entertainment)
  • David Whitney
    Key Cast
    "The Man"
    A Place to Call Home (Seven), Love Child (Playmaker)
  • Angela Elmore
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Romance, Comedy, LGBT
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 1, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    15,000 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    16MM
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9 FH Anam
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Made in the West Film Festival
    Sydney
    Australia
    December 8, 2021
    Australian Premiere
    Nominated: Best Fil, Best Screenplay, Best Actor (Gabrielle Scawthorn ), Best Supporting Actor (Bernie Van Tiel), Best Cinematography (Kym Vaitiekus), Best Production Design (Jess Hole), Best Original Score (Nerida Tyson-Chew), Best Director.
  • Revelation Film Festival
    Perth
    Australia
    July 17, 2022
    West Australian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Cannes Short Film Festival
    Cannes
    France
    August 15, 2022
    French Premiere
    Winner: Best LGBT Short, Winner: Best Comedy Short
  • Sydney Underground Film Festival
    Sydney
    Australia
    August 15, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Capricorn Film Festival
    Yeppoon
    Australia
    January 18, 2023
    QLD Premiere
  • Queerscreen Film Festival
    Sydney
    Australia
    February 17, 2023
Director - Chris Elena