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I Dare (Love) You

Directed by Jerome Smith
Australia
2026
12 mins

Synopsis

David is forced to confront long-buried feelings for his housemate in a tender story about love, jealousy, and the risk of saying too much.

'I Dare (Love) You' is screening with

Proper Loved Up Shorts

Thu, 4 Jun 6:30pm

Event Cinemas George Street – Cinema 9

Proper Loved Up Shorts

Sat, 6 Jun 4:15pm

Dendy Newtown – Cinema 3
  • Program Strand
    First Nations Award
  • Year
    2026
  • Classification
    15+
  • Country
    Australia
  • Language
    In Gamilaraay with English subtitles
  • Director
    Jerome Smith
  • Producer
    David Cook
  • Cast
    Googoorewon Knox, Aisha Wighton, Bernadette Duncan
  • Screenwriter
    Jerome Smith
  • Genre
    First Nations, World Premieres
  • Premiere
    World Premiere
  • Company Credits
    Festival Contact: David Cook

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