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
By: Ray Robinson
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BEST FEATURE FILM
Award: Runner Up
Film: The Decadent and Depraved
By: Jordon Prince-Wright
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BEST FEATURE FILM
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
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BEST DOCUMENTARY
Award: Runner Up
Film: Drugs as Weapons Against Us: The CIA War on Musicians and Activists
By: John L Potash
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BEST DOCUMENTARY
Award: 2nd Runner Up
Film: Amereki, Escape From Dubai
By: Matt Johanning
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BEST SHORT FILM
Award: Winner
Film: The Conversation
By: Adam Crow
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BEST SHORT FILM
Award: Runner Up
Film: Close To Home
By: Ian Stack
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BEST SHORT FILM
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
By: Clark Vandergrift
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BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY
Award: Runner Up
Film: Foster Film: It Takes a Village
By: Thomas Grozdanovski & Natalie Johnston
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BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY
Award: 2nd Runner Up
Film: Nobody Dies Here
By: Simon Panay
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BEST SHORT ANIMATION
Award: Winner
Film: iRony
By: Radheya Jegatheva
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BEST SHORT ANIMATION
Award: Runner Up
Film: Being Good
By: Jenny Harder
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BEST SHORT ANIMATION
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
By: Erik Bloomquist
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BEST SHORT HORROR
Award: Runner Up
Film: The Cold Dark
By: Mikko Löppönen
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BEST SHORT HORROR
Award: 2nd Runner Up
Film: Trapped Inside
By: Usher Morgan
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BEST SHORT COMEDY
Award: Winner
Film: Pizza Deliverance
By: Derek Griffiths
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BEST SHORT COMEDY
Award: Runner Up
Film: Playing it Dirty
By: Cam Faull
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BEST SHORT COMEDY
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
By: Jarred Keane
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BEST STUDENT FILM
Award: Runner Up
Film: Longing
By: Christian Mushenko
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BEST STUDENT FILM
Award: 2nd Runner Up
Film: Coping Mechanism
By: Sean Roberts
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BEST WEB-SERIES
Award: Winner
Series: Lenny in Love
By: Jonathon Gittus
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BEST WEB-SERIES
Award: Runner Up
Series: Luchador
By: Amelia Morris
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BEST WEB-SERIES
Award: 2nd Runner Up
Series: After Nightfall
By: Wayne Tunks
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BEST MUSIC VIDEO
Award: Winner
Director: Virgil Widrich
Song: Be My Rebel
Performed By: Nena & Dave Stewart
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BEST MUSIC VIDEO
Award: Runner Up
Song: Unhappy Holiday
Director: Anna Haas
Performed By: Katie Garibaldi
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BEST MUSIC VIDEO
Award: 2nd Runner Up
Song: I Know It Very Well
Director: Brayden Lewtas
Performed By: Daniel Elia
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BEST TRAILER
Award: Winner
Film: The Astronot
By: Amanda Alexandrakis
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BEST TRAILER
Award: Runner Up
Film: Gunpowder
By: Damian Hussey
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BEST TRAILER
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
Award: Winner
Title: White Wolf, Black Wolf
By: Florence Nahon
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.
BEST SHORT SCREENPLAY
Award: Winner
Title: Jim & Marge
By: Michael Frank
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.
THE RISING STAR AWARD
Award: Winner
Series: The Grimoire Chapters
By: Michael Davis
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HONOURABLE MENTION
Category: Short Film
Film: A P E X
By: Stuart T. Birchall
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HONOURABLE MENTION
Category: Short Animation
Film: Balloon Ride
By: Evan Hughes
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HONOURABLE MENTION
Category: Short Horror
Film: Hell of a Day
By: Evan Hughes
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HONOURABLE MENTION
Category: Feature Film
Film: Sugar Cube
By: Luke Jacobson
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HONOURABLE MENTION
Category: Short Film
Film: Mr. Bowling Ball
By: Costantino Ciminiello & Ian A. Sproul
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HONOURABLE MENTION
Category: Short Animation
Film: Pharaoh
By: Derrick Forkel & Mitchell Jao
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HONOURABLE MENTION
Category: Short Film
Film: Palindrome
By: David Erik Ronner
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HONOURABLE MENTION
Category: Student Film
Film: True Saint
By: Nicholas Zakrajcek
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