SHUCK (Heinrich Dahms, NL 92mins 2009)
1 AWARD: BEST EUROPEAN FILM 2009 IRELAND INT FILM FESTIVAL.
synposis:
Fired from his job and kicked out by his girlfriend, Ed is determined to end his week by getting trashed. He and his buddies go out for a night of Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll. Ed discovers that life is not much fun drunk or sober. Hassan and his girl have a bright future, but a big problem at home his father expects him to take over his store but Hassan has been accepted for college. He can't relax; he must make a decision that will affect the rest of his life. After a bitter argument with his father, Hassan wakes up with decisions made that will radically alter the course of events. Ed wakes up determined to get smashed. The parallel paths intersect violently outside a local mall with fatal consequences. Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll becomes Sex, Drugs and Random Violence.

SURVIVE (Heinrich Dahms, NL 52mins, 2007)
Synopsis:
When Luna (16) stands up for herself one day against a member of a school gangster, she becomes a victim of violence and abuse.
Gang leaders Sam and Miek see an opportunity to exploit this situation.
Despite all the setbacks and misery, Luna still finds love from an unexpected corner.
2 AWARDS: BEST ARTHOUSE (NL), BEST SHORT FEATURE (South Africa)