Andrew Arbuthnot

Andrew Arbuthnot (producer) is an independent producer based in Sydney, Australia. Starting at 18, Andrew’s first project “INYAFACE,” a magazine pilot shot for teens, was funded by the Gaming Machine Benefit Fund. On completion, Artist Services optioned “INYAFACE” to be developed into a series. Andrew’s first short film “Patsy’s Party” was funded by the Brisbane City Council and was one of the first dance films ever produced in Queensland, garnishing Best Independent Film and Best Production Design Awards at the Warne Roadshow Queensland New Filmmakers Awards in 1997. Andrew spent two years in the UK working in distribution for Polygram Film and in Marketing and Commissioning for Channel 4 Television before making the short “Contact” in 2002. Stuart Vauvert (writer/director) has an original take on life which makes his films stand out. this is never more apparent than in his first short, “Heather Locklear Chocolate,” which became an instant cult classic upon it release in 2000. It wonthe Adrian Clarke Development and Audience Awards at My Queer Career, then went on to screen all over the blove, opening the Melbourne Queer Film Festival in 2001 and being purchased by SBS TV. This was followed by the controversial short film “Glory,” which toured through several festivals and found its own unique fan base. Stuart is also co-founder of the EYESCREAM Film Festival, a festival and competition based on the darker genres of short film such as horror, thrillers, and black comedy.