What are the Cochlear Young at Heart Short Film Awards?
The Cochlear Young at Heart Short Film Awards is a national competition for new Australian short films which showcase the skills and talent of seniors in the film industry. We have been receiving entries all year, from which we have selected 7 deserving finalists. The films will be shown at Dendy Opera Quays on Opening Night of the Young at Heart Sydney Seniors Film Festival, 25th March 2010.
The Finalists
- REDEMPTION (Dir. Lawrence Lim, 4 min)
- THE LAST BOTTLE (Dir. Michael Carsen & Beth Child, 5 min)
- THE FIRE (Dir. Chris Rollit)
- INK FOR A NEW SIGNATURE (Dir. Nicla Comparin)
- THE STORYMAKER (Dir. Emma Rozanski)
- THE PESSIMIST (Dir. Lav Bodaruk & Michael Mier)
- DEATH IN THE GARDEN (Dir. Michael Chrisoulakis)
Out of competition: UNTITLED, a short film made in only 5 days, written, shot and edited by the 20 participants in our Young at Heart Filmmaking Workshop.
Two awards will be presented on the night
- The NSW Seniors Week Talent Award, for the best performance by a senior actor, as decided by a Jury of industry professionals, which this year includes actors Max Cullen (Australia, My Brilliant Career) and Hugh Keays-Byrne (Mad Max, Mad Dog Morgan).
- The Audience Award will go to the best film as voted for by the audience.