*** UPDATE! ***
NICE SHOOTIN’ COWBOY is now eligible for a 2011 Oscar nomination after winning the Narrative Short Jury Award at Austin Film Festival 2009 (USA).


NICE SHOOTIN’ COWBOY is a 15-minute film from Ben Phelps (Writer/ Director) and John Maynard (Producer), based on the short story by Anson Cameron. Featuring André de Vanny, Simon Stone, Jack Wardana, Rebecca Hetherington, Don Bridges and Kym Troutbeck.


NICE SHOOTIN’ COWBOY is an Arenafilm production that was funded with a grant from the Screen Australia (formerly AFC).


In August 2008, NICE SHOOTIN’ COWBOY made its World Premiere in Official Competition at the Melbourne International Film Festival 2008, Australia.


The awards and festivals just keep on coming!


FILM FESTIVALS – OFFICIAL SELECTION


Austin Film Festival, USA (2009)
WINNER - Narrative Short Jury Award


Strasbourg International Film Festival, France (2009)
WINNER - Best Short Film


Australian Teachers of Media (ATOM) Awards, Australia (2008)
WINNER - Best Short Fiction Film


Australian Writers’ Guild (AWG) Awards, Australia (2008)
NOMINEE - Best Short Fiction Film


San Francisco Independent Film Festival, USA (2010)
Durango Independent Film Festival, USA (2010)
Montreal World Film Festival, Canada (2009)
Bulgaria International Film Festival, Bulgaria (2009)
Rome International Film Festival (2009)
Bahamas International Film Festival (2009)
Ljubljana International Film Festival, Slovenia (2009)
Orlando International Film Festival, USA (2009)
Provincetown International Film Festival, USA (2009)
Temecula Valley International Film Festival, USA (2009)
Hollyshorts Film Festival, USA (2009)
Flickerfest International Film Festival, Australia (2009)
St Kilda Film Festival, Australia (2009)
Dungog Film Festival, Australia (2009)
Falls Creek Film Festival, Australia (2009)
Melbourne International Film Festival, Australia (2008)