The Overthrow Writer and Director Phoebe Wolfe Talks Flickerfest and Filming at Parliament House in This Interview

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Phoebe Wolfe

Filmmaker Phoebe Wolfe’s short film The Overthrow tells the story of two friends, Cleo (Annabel Wolfe) and Iris (Miah Madden), who head out in the heat of summer to rollerskate from Sydney to Parliament House in Canberra to protest for more action on climate change. The two set off with the best of intentions, spreading awareness via social media with #Skate4Climate, but as the journey carries on, tensions erupt between the two, with Cleo questioning Iris’ dedication to action on climate change.

The Overthrow is a superb short film that is screening at Flickerfest 2023. In this interview, Phoebe talks about where the idea for the short came from, working with her sister Annabel and the casting of Miah Madden, while also touching on how they managed to film outside Parliament House.

Head over to Flickerfest.com.au to purchase tickets and follow where the national tour will take place.

Andrew F Peirce

Andrew is passionate about Australian film and culture. He is the co-chair of the Australian Film Critics Association, a Golden Globes voter, and the author of two books on Australian film, The Australian Film Yearbook - 2021 Edition, and Lonely Spirits and the King. You can find him online trying to enlist people into the cult of Mac and Me.

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