WINNERS 2018
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2018 WINNERS
We had an overwhelming response of over 250 entries for our first year, and judging was no easy task. The amount of talent and hard work that has been placed on these projects is truly inspiring. Each and every one of you should be very proud of your accomplishments, as we know that creating a film is no easy feat, and it truly takes a lot of hands behind the scenes and in front of the camera to pull off a successful project, so kudos to you. So, without further ado, it’s time to announce the winners.
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THE NEXT LEVEL AWARD
Award: Winner
Film: iRony
By: Radheya Jegatheva
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BEST FEATURE FILM
Award: Winner
Film: Guitar Man
Award: Runner Up
Film: The Decadent and Depraved
By: Ray Robinson
By: Jordon Prince-Wright
Award: 2nd Runner Up
Film: M.I.A – A Greater Evil
By: Abishek J. Bajaj
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BEST DOCUMENTARY
Award: Winner
Film: The Pararoos
By: Tom Ferguson​
Award: Runner Up
Film: Drugs as Weapons Against Us:
The CIA War on Musicians and Activists
Award: 2nd Runner Up
Film: Amereki, Escape From Dubai
By: Matt Johanning
By: John L Potash
BEST SHORT FILM
Award: Winner
Film: The Conversation​
By: Adam Crow
Award: Runner Up
Film: Close To Home
By: Ian Stack
Award: 2nd Runner Up
Film: Popcorn & Chocolate
By: Cathrine Hatcher
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BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY
Award: Winner
Film: Warpath – The Road To States
Award: Runner Up
Film: Foster Film: It Takes a Village
By: Clark Vandergrift
By: Thomas Grozdanovski & Natalie Johnston
Award: 2nd Runner Up
Film: Nobody Dies Here
By: Simon Panay
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BEST SHORT ANIMATION
Award: Winner
Film: iRony
Award: Runner Up
Film: Being Good
By: Radheya Jegatheva
By: Jenny Harder
Award: 2nd Runner Up
Film: A Long Way From Home
By: Andy Tai & Eduardo Enriquez
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BEST SHORT HORROR
Award: Winner
Film: She Came From The Woods
Award: Runner Up
Film: The Cold Dark
By: Erik Bloomquist
By: Mikko Löppönen
Award: 2nd Runner Up
Film: Trapped Inside
By: Usher Morgan
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BEST SHORT COMEDY
Award: Winner
Film: Pizza Deliverance
Award: Runner Up
Film: Playing it Dirty
By: Derek Griffiths
By: Cam Faull
Award: 2nd Runner Up
Film: Etched in Flames
By: James Weir
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BEST STUDENT FILM
Award: Winner
Film: Out of our Arms
Award: Runner Up
Film: Longing
By: Jarred Keane
By: Christian Mushenko
Award: 2nd Runner Up
Film: Coping Mechanism
By: Sean Roberts
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BEST WEB-SERIES
Award: Winner
Series: Lenny in Love
Award: Runner Up
Series: Luchador
By: Jonathon Gittus
By: Amelia Morris
Award: 2nd Runner Up
Series: After Nightfall
By: Wayne Tunks
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BEST MUSIC VIDEO
Award: Winner
Song: Be My Rebel
Award: Runner Up
Song: Unhappy Holiday
Performed By: Nena & Dave Stewart
Performed By: Katie Garibaldi
Award: 2nd Runner Up
Song: I Know It Very Well
Performed By: Daniel Elia
Director: Virgil Widrich
Director: Anna Haas
Director: Brayden Lewtas
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BEST TRAILER
Award: Winner
Film: The Astronot
Award: Runner Up
Film: Gunpowder
By: Amanda Alexandrakis
By: Damian Hussey
Award: 2nd Runner Up
Film: Last Breach
By: Christos Filippou
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BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Film: She Came From The Woods
By: Erik Bloomquist
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BEST FEATURE SCREENPLAY
Title: White Wolf, Black Wolf
By: Florence Nahon
Award: Winner
Logline: Nineteenth century, France; a time of great disruption, sees Edmond sitting in prison awaiting his release. However, cruel destiny will ensure that he does not enjoy freedom just yet. Our young delinquent, driven by his instinct to survive, will soon learn how to become a killer if he wants to survive.
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BEST SHORT SCREENPLAY
Title: Jim & Marge
Award: Winner
Logline: Two terminal cancer patients find love while living at a treatment centre towards the end of their lives, enjoying each other’s company while they wait to die.
By: Michael Frank
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THE RISING STAR AWARD
Award: Winner
Series: The Grimoire Chapters
By: Michael Davis
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