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Synopsis
A middle-aged romantic tries to find the love of his life at a speed-dating night, but his dreams are no match for his fears.
Director's Statement
Rotate is a character-driven comedy set during a speed-dating night, following Ernest as he projects hope and fantasy onto a series of brief encounters. As the dates rotate, the humour gradually gives way to something more revealing, a portrait of romantic self-delusion and modern loneliness. By blurring the line between reality and imagination, the film builds toward a final moment that reframes Ernest’s optimism in an unexpected way.
From the Judges
From the Judges
The speed-dating format gives this short its engine, each rotating encounter sharpening the comedy while a quieter sense of loneliness builds underneath. Vibrant, clean cinematography and inventive editing keep the structure moving, and the sequences that blur reality and imagination add a welcome layer of depth. The panel found real pleasure in how confidently the concept is executed across such a compact running time.
Director's Biography
Les Zig Director
Les Zig is an author, screenwriter, and director. He’s written and directed short-form content ranging from comedy to drama to action, and is currently working on a horror feature. His screenplays have placed in over one hundred competitions. He’s also had six novels published, and his short stories and articles have appeared in print and digital journals. He blogs, often yelling at clouds, at www.leszig.com
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Rotate was Winner of Best Australian Micro Short Film and Best Film Editing at the AFIN International Film Festival 2026, a Top 100 Best Reviewed and IMDb-qualifying festival.
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