THE 12TH ANNUAL BONDI SHORT FILM FESTIVAL – AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

In front of a sell-out crowd at the iconic Bondi Beach Pavilion on Saturday 24^th November, the 12^th annual Bondi Short Film Festival announced its 2012 award winners from a shortlist of 14 finalists.

With a prize pool valued at over $10,000 up for grabs, the short list of films was deliberated over by a stellar line up of judges from the film and television industry including Noni Hazlehurst, Christiaan Van Vuuren, Jessica Tovey, Kristy Best, Dr Ruth Harley and Andrew McFarlane.

Director of the Bondi Short Film Festival, Francis Coady said, “It is heartening to see such large crowds of people supporting independent Australian film year on year. We look forward to unearthing and presenting more wonderful films in 2013 and beyond.”

The 12^th annual Bondi Short Film Festival award winners:

Showtime Movie Channels ‘Best Film Award’

THE MAKER – Directed by Christopher Kezelos

A strange creature races against time to make the most important and beautiful creation of his life.

Proof Sunglasses ‘Best Script Award’

RESISTANCE – Directed by Blake Borcich

A Nazi officer is blown into a cellar during the bombardment of a French town. Two women are seeking shelter in the same cellar and they become suddenly trapped. But where is the danger – outside or within?

Boca Lupo ‘Best Music Award’

THE MAKER – Composed by Paul Halley

A strange creature races against time to make the most important and beautiful creation of his life.

Santa Vittoria ‘Best Cinematography Award’

THE ART OF BOXING – Directed by Andrew Flakelar

We all know boxing to be a brutal pursuit, but few recognise and appreciate the artistry of its finesse, strategy and heart. Seen through the eyes of Newton “The Butcher” Kidd, a grassroots professional fighter from the Bronx, New York, The Art of Boxing takes a cinematic view of the complexity and poetry of boxing by shattering the commonly held view of a simplistic and barbaric contest, elevating the drama, determination and struggles of this passionate boxer.

Hoyts Kiosks ‘People’s Choice Award’

THE MAKER – Directed by Christopher Kezelos

A strange creature races against time to make the most important and beautiful creation of his life.

WeWood Watches ‘Best Actor Award’

Lucy Chen from PUSH & PULL – Directed by Dorothy Pranolo

Lisa, a young Asian-Australian girl, feels forever pressured by her mother to be the perfect violinist. When tensions between the two collide at Lisa’s much anticipated violin audition, which path will she follow? The life she wants, or the one her mother has paved for her?

Spectrum Films ‘Best Production Award’

THE MAKER – Directed by Christopher Kezelos

A strange creature races against time to make the most important and beautiful creation of his life.

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