2006 Garetolia Film Festival

The 2006 Garetolian Film Festival was the eighth showing of the Garetolian Film Festival. It was held from 19 December to 25 December in 2006. As with every other Garetolian film festival, it featured 13 films. The prize for Best Comedy was awarded to Forever Temporary, the prize for Best Action was awarded to Uletransit, the prize for Best Horror was awarded to Crosshatch, and Uletransit was named the Best Film. It was hosted by Olmea. The 2006 showing was the first of the Garetolian Film Festivals that took place at an outdoor venue.

2006 Garetolian Film Festival

Location	Callaghan Auditorium, Ule'eka
Awards	Best Comedy – Forever Temporary Best Action – Uletransit Best Horror – Crosshatch Best Film – Uletransit
Hosted by	Olmea
Festival date	19 – 25 December 2006

Official selection

Title	Synopsis	Awards
Uletransit	Action film; The film follows the story of the 2005 Uletransit Crash, the first and most major of all accidents regarding Uletransit.	Best Action Best Film
Reload	Comedy film; A group of bumbling friends embark on a chaotic road trip to retrieve a stolen video game console and inadvertently find themselves caught up in a high-stakes adventure.
Hurricane	Drama film; Carter "Hurricane" Reuben, former boxing champion, is caught at the wrong place at the wrong time and is convicted of murder. The film follows the legal battle meant to overturn the conviction. Partially based on a true story.
Sub-Zero	Drama film; A group of strangers find themselves trapped in a remote cabin during a brutal snowstorm, forcing them to confront their deepest secrets and fears as they fight for survival.
Uppercut	Comedy-drama; A hapless boxing coach reluctantly trains a group of underdog fighters to compete in a high-stakes tournament.
Forever Temporary	Comedy film; Three eccentric college graduates encounter a series of misadventures as they all try to search for permanent jobs.	Best Comedy
Preschool	Comedy film; A well-meaning but inexperienced teacher and a group of misfit parents attempt to run their own preschool, leading to disastrous results.
Bit By Bit	Drama film; A troubled teenager finds solace and redemption through his passion for programming, as he navigates the challenges of adolescence and builds meaningful connections in the digital realm.
Tremolo	Comedy-drama; A timid office worker discovers his hidden musical talent and embarks on a heartfelt journey of self-discovery and redemption through the world of competitive air guitar.
Sailboat	Mystery film; A young man with a unique outlook on life finds hope and inspiration in a handmade sailboat, leading to unexpected consequences and a heartwarming journey.
Crosshatch	Horror film; In the chilling depths of an isolated forest, a group of friends unwittingly unlocks a malevolent entity's reign of terror as they become entangled in a sinister game of life and death marked by a mysterious crosshatch symbol.	Best Horror
Rebar	Action film; A skilled construction worker turned vigilante takes on a ruthless gang to avenge the death of his brother.
The Land of the Laymen	Comedy-drama; A group of quirky individuals from different walks of life come together to form an eccentric community and embark on a journey of self-discovery.