This program is a selection of Swinburne Film and Television Graduate films curated by Dr. Vincent Giarrusso that look on the bright side of life.
My Eulogy
HD video, 2010
Writer/Director: Rhys Mitchell
Producers: Mary Minas, Rhys Mitchell
A short comedy about young cult-member Raphael, whose dying cult-leader uncle Big Bear wishes to anoint Raphael the new cult-leader upon his death. Raphael has his own ideas however, not only about leaving to experience the world beyond the cult but also about his uncle's eulogy.
Funny Bone
HD video, 2014
Director: James Werrett
Producer: Andrew Tomazos
A young boy at a birthday party discovers the clown he admires stealing from the house.
Vincent Giarrusso
Vincent Giarrusso is a lecturer in Film and Television specialising in writing for screen and direction. His practice, teaching and research is underpinned by an emphasis on the social and cultural significance of filmmaking. Vincent is passionate about sharing knowledge at an undergraduate level working mainly in scriptwriting and directing with first year and graduate students.

Rhys Mitchell, My Eulogy, HD video, 2010

James Werrett, Funny Bone, HD video, 2014

James Werrett, Funny Bone, HD video, 2014