Press release from Kabuku PR
The past weekend saw Sydney cinephiles hit the beach for the tenth annual Bondi Short Film Festival. With the 14 finalist films screened from over 250 entries, patrons were treated to a delectable selection of films against the ultimate Sydney backdrop of Bondi Beach.
Following three sold out sessions, The Chaser’s Chris Taylor hosted a ceremony where the filmmakers were presented with their awards for the evening.
As judged by the panel of industry experts, screenplay writer Anna-Maria Monticelli (DISGRACE starring JOHN MALKOVICH), young up and coming actress Krew Boylan (FOUR, DREAM THE LIFE), film critic Marc Fennell (TRIPLE J), director Gregor Jordan (BUFFALO SOLDIERS, TWO HANDS), and creator of the YouTube short film phenomenon (BEACHED AZ) Nick Boshier, the award winning films were as follows:
THE SHOWTIME MOVIE CHANNELS ‘BEST FILM’
‘Happenstance’ – Directed by John Marsh
Jilted, depressed and alone, Grey is a young woman lost beyond hope. She makes a life-ending decision on Valentine’s Day, when a hapless singing bear-o-gram changes the course of events.
GETTY IMAGES ‘BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY’
‘Pop’ – Directed by Tobias Andersson
A young boy reluctantly joins his father on a rabbit hunt deep in the snowy mountains. When the boy disturbs the silence with the popping of his bubble gum, their relationship is put to the test.
FIRESTICK ‘BEST ACTOR’
Mario Filintazi, ‘Eskimo Kiss’ – Directed by Dustin Feneley
A young man with a disability brings a girl home for the first time.
CONCRETE PLAYGROUND ‘BEST SCRIPT’
‘Zero’ – Directed by Christopher Kezelos
In a world that judges people by their number, Zero walks a lonely path until a chance encounter changes his life forever: he meets a female zero. Together they prove that through determination, courage, and love, nothing can be truly something.
THE COADY GROUP ‘BEST MUSIC’
‘MAD’ – Directed by Meryl Tankard
By using her own words and poetry, this short documentary explores the personality and work of writer Sandy Jeffs. Diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of 24, Sandy is haunted by internal voices. As Sandy says, “We may never know what makes us mad but we can seek to understand what makes us well.”
SPECTRUM FILMS ‘BEST DESIGN’
‘Zero’ – Directed by Christopher Kezelos
In a world that judges people by their number, Zero walks a lonely path until a chance encounter changes his life forever: he meets a female zero. Together they prove that through determination, courage, and love, nothing can be truly something.
THE BARON’S PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
‘Scruples’ – Directed by Adrian Powers
Two ‘cleaners’ for a criminal organisation have the job to threaten, silence and dispose of anyone who interferes in their employers business. Yet unknown to the other, one is an undercover police officer who is secretly operating to expose the organisation’s superiors.
For more information, visit www.bondishortfilmfestival.com.