Here at the festival for the second time around, Insert Name Here: The Prequel Sequel runs like a mini-film festival. What makes this unique is that all films submitted are shown’no matter what the quality. This idea stemmed from the organiser’s exasperation (being a film-maker himself) at repeated rejections from film festivals.

There was the usual stand-up fill-in during set up. This time it was Jono KT, also performing in the festival and a newbie to the Melbourne comedy scene. His jokes were routine but very entertaining.

About eight international and Australian films were screened in over an hour with two breaks in between. Films were a mixed bag, from drama to animation and horror. As each night is different, there is an emphasis on mixing-it-up so the variety will be sure to please everyone. Many films were parodies of already existing mediums, so expect more laughs than tears.

Highlights included Caroline Duffy, an Australian mockumentary about a pantomime actress nearing the end of her career, and a hilarious animation, by director Michael Connell (also Australian), based on two video game characters dealing with a visit from the boss.

A bonus, as an audience member, is you get to vote for the night’s top film. All top films will be screened on the last evening of the festival, with the overall winner receiving the Golden Zombie Award. If you can’t make it to any other night, try for the last.

Oh, and the free popcorn was great.