Young film-makers take a bow

Young film-makers were applauded for their outstanding submissions in the 14th annual 24/7 Youth Film Festival Final Awards Night – where winners were announced in 15 categories.

Over 150 people attended the 24/7 Youth Film Festival Final Awards Night on Sunday 27 September, at Warriewood Untied Cinemas.

The 24/7 Youth Film Festival, now in its 14th year, encourages young residents of Mosman, Manly, Warringah and Pittwater to produce a seven minute film within 24 hours.

We are pleased to announce this year’s winners in the following categories:

People’s Choice                           Floral Carnage
Best Soundtrack                          Zobie
Most Creative                              Pigeonhead
Best Use of Secret Rule                More Than One Way
Best Cinematography                   Trespass
Best Editing Under 18                   Top Cop
Best Editing Over 18                     Taken in Springtime
Best Male Actor Under 18              Rupert Canning
Best Female Actor Under 18          Giselle Dreyer
Best Male Actor Over 18                Gabriel Robinson
Best Female Actor Over 18            Laura Bradford
Junior Encouragement Award        Garage Sale and Top Cop
Best Script                                   Hot Burglary
Best Film Under 18 Years              Camera
Best Film                                     Fruitcake

Participating councils acknowledge the generous support of: New York Film Academy, Sydney Film School, AFTRS Open, Adobe, Screen Actors Workshop, Balmoral Boatshed, Videocraft, Warringah Environmental Team and Miller who provided prizes worth more than $16,000.

Laura Bradford, one of the winners of the Best Film Award – Fruitcake, spoke highly about the 24/7 Youth Film Festival, saying it was a great experience.

“We thoroughly enjoyed the whole process, as well as the “Great Gatsby” themed Award Night” said Ms Bradford.

Actor, producer, writer and director, Alan Nurthen judged the film submissions, and in his address, praised the young film makers who attend the awards evening.

“The quality of the submissions was both impressive and diverse – especially for films produced with such a short time frame,” Mr Nurthen added.

The 24/7 Youth Film Festival is held annually during September and supported by Manly, Mosman, Pittwater and Warringah Councils.  Information relating to the competition and winners can be found at:  http://247filmfest.com

For more information visit Pittwater Council