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2011 AWARDS
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BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM Michael Madsen Denmark / Finland / Sweden / 2010 / 75 min SBS $5,000 award The Judges: "Michael took a bold, innovative approach which transformed what could have been a very dry subject, into a poetic, prophetic and provocative film that was also beautifully shot. Inspirational." |
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BEST AUSTRALIAN FILM Rosie Jones $2,500 award The Judges: "We thought the winner displayed considerable skill in weaving an engrossing narrative about the dynamics of democratic participation at the local community level." |
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BEST STUDENT FILM OL' BLUE EYES Matt Cooney MetroScreen, Australian Directors Guild and Adobe $2000 prize package The Judges:"We decided on Ol Blue Eyes as it was unexpected, innovative and utterly hopeful. It left us with the desire to listen to strangers - to taxi drivers in particular - and reminded us of how important it is to dream." |
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SPECIAL MENTION INTERNATIONAL FILM Danfung Dennis UK / USA / 2011 / 88 min The Judges: "Hell And Back Again was an absolutely compelling, visceral and insightful war documentary. Eloquent and powerful." |
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SPECIAL MENTION STUDENT FILM COMME CI COMME SA-THE STORY OF CARMEN RUPE Lucy Hayes The Judges:"Lucy's Hayes film deserves a special mention as it tells a beautifully crafted story about an extraordinary woman. We valued the fact that it clearly reveals the strong and empathetic relationship that the director had with her subject." |
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AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD Just over 1000 votes were counted and analysed for the Antenna Audience Choice Award. From the calculated average audience ratings, we are pleased to announce a dead heat – giving us 2 winners! |
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Jan Tenhaven
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Michael Collins
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AUDIENCE CHOICE SPECIAL MENTION Laura Teiko-Bayliss Australia / 2011 / 53 min |
