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Nervous Energy

Directed by Eve Liu
United States
2025
15 mins

Synopsis

On the cusp of success or failure, two unhinged female filmmakers decide to break up with their boyfriends, and for once, make a bold decision with their lives. SXSW 2025.

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'Nervous Energy' is screening with

Dreams (Sex Love)

Wed, 4 Jun 7:15pm

Art Gallery of New South Wales

Dreams (Sex Love)

Sun, 8 Jun 6:30pm

Palace Norton Street – Cinema 3

Dreams (Sex Love)

Sun, 15 Jun 1pm

Dendy Newtown – Cinema 1
  • Year
    2025
  • Classification
    Unclassified 15+
  • Country
    USA
  • Language
    In English, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and French with English subtitles
  • Director
    Eve Liu
  • Producer
    Gregory Barnes, Alex Bendo, Elias Putnam
  • Cast
    Lucie Zhang, Sonia Yuan, Ramzi Bashour
  • Screenwriter
    Eve Liu
  • Cinematographer
    Mélanie Akoka
  • Editor
    Jordan Michael Blake
  • Genre
    Cannes Selected, Women Directors, Comedy
  • Premiere
    Australian Premiere
  • Company Credits
    Festival Contact: Eve Liu

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