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Title: The Perfect Cocktail
Runtime: 8 min
Country: New Zealand
Director: Reuben Fietje
Placement: Award of Excellence
Competition: June, 2026
Synopsis: When estranged brothers on opposite sides of the world reunite, they’re in for a bit of a sharp twist. An adventure short, where a passion is shared for extreme dirt biking and travel. This is not your bitter sweet film, and as one uncovers, it’s where family and truth don’t mix. So what makes “The Perfect Cocktail” ?