Young at Heart

 
 
Entries are now open for the 2011 Young At Heart Short Film Awards, a national film competition which highlights the artistic contribution made by seniors to Australian cinema.

The awards showcase the best new Australian short films starring seniors, selected from a national call for submissions. To be eligible, films must be Australian made, completed no earlier than Jan 1st 2009, feature one or more actors over 60 years of age in a key role and be no more than 20 mins in length. 

There is no entry and deadline for submissions is February 1st 2011.

Finalists will compete for two $1,000 cash prize awards. 

The NSW Seniors Week Talent Award will be decided by a jury of industry professionals, recognizing exceptional acting from a person over the age of 60.

The Audience Award will go to the Best Film, as voted for by the audience.

A wildcard entry will be made by seniors in the week preceding the event, as part of the Young at Heart Filmmaking Workshop, during which a team of intrepid filmmakers will write, direct and edit a short film in only five days.

The finalists will be screened on the opening night of Young at Heart, Sydney’s 6th Seniors Film Festival. Winners will be revealed at the screening.

"The Young at Heart Film Awards is an excellent way for senior Australians to ‘tell their stories’ and have a voice," says Shaun.

For more information go to the AWARDS section of our website.
 
 
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2010 COCHLEAR SHORT FILM AWARDS

THE PESSIMIST (Dir. Lav Bodaruk & Michael Mier) for winning the The 2010 Audience Award.

Maggie Dence for winning the 2010 NSW Seniors Week Talent Award for her performance in INK FOR A NEW SIGNATURE (Dir. Nicla Comparin).

For more information regarding the Cochlear Short Film Awards please go to the AWARDS sections of our website
 
SKIN 04/08/2010
 
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Make sure to view SKIN on the WORKSHOP section of our website. The film was made by our 2010 Young At Heart Workshop Participants and it speaks to the problems faced by seniors in the community, their sense of feeling "invisible" and how humour, experience and self-empowerment can be used to counter these negative forces. Coming soon is the Behind-The-Scenes Documentary about the making of SKIN.
 
 
The 2010 Young At Heart Filmmaking Workshop was a great success! In 5 days, 18 participants came together to write, shoot and edit their fantastic film, SKIN. 
Don't miss your chance to view this film, as well as the films submitted to the Cochlear Young At Heart Short Film Awards at the DENDY OPERA QUAYS tomorrow Thursday 25th of March, screening begins at 6:00pm. To book tickets call 02 9247 3800.
 
 
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We're thrilled to reveal that Kathryn Millard will be introducing our special screening of THE BOOT CAKE, and taking part in a Q&A after the screening. 
THE BOOT CAKE follows Kathryn to India, where she encounters Charlie Chaplin's most unlikely fan club. Join us for this fantastic Australian documentary on one of the most enduring icons of cinema.
You'll also get a chance to meet Young at Heart's very own Charlie Chaplin, Jesse Jensen-Kohl. We'll also be screening MODERN TIMES earlier that morning so come early for a full day of Chaplin celebrations!
THE BOOT CAKE screens Thursday March 25 at 3:00pm, Dendy Opera Quays, Sydney. To book tickets, call 02 9247 3800.
 
 
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We're thrilled to reveal the special guests who will join us for THE KILLING OF ANGEL STREET. 

Tom Uren, a Minister for Urban & Regional Development and a key player in setting up the Australian Heritage Commission, will introduce the screening. 

Donald Crombie, the film's director, will join us afterwards for a Q&A. 

THE KILLING OF ANGEL STREET is a suspenseful Sydney-set thriller made in 1981. Inspired by the disappearance of campaigner Juanita Nielsen, last seen alive in Kings Cross in 1975, where she was involved in the fight against the redevelopment of Victoria Street.

The screening is Sunday March 28 at 12:30pm, Dendy Opera Quays.
 
 
YOUNG AT HEART RAFFLE


Young At Heart Raffle Tickets will be available from the Festival info desk 
for $2 (or 3 for $5) during the event!

1st PRIZE

3 Night Red Centre Experience

3 Nights at Voyages Sails in the Desert, 3 days at Kings Uluru & Kata Tijuta sightseeing pass, and airfare
Courtesy of Flight Centre
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2nd PRIZE

Gourmet Pack

A signed copy of Maggie's Harvest Australian Senior of the Year
Courtesy of Maggie Beer
&
A bottle of 2006 Show Reserve Shiraz
Courtesy of Arrowfield Estate
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3rd, 4th & 5th PRIZE

Entertainment Pack

Each pack contains:
A double pass to the opening night of Codgers at the Seymoure Centre on April 20th
A double pass to The Power of Yes at Belvoir St. Theatre
A DVD of Mao's Last Dance
Courtesy of:
Codgers
&
Company B Belvoir
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THE JURY IS OUT! 03/09/2010
 
The jury for the Cochlear Young at Heart Short Film Awards has been decided! The jury consists of actors Max Cullen (Australia, My Brilliant Career) and Hugh Keays-Byrne (Mad Dog Morgan, Mad Max), as well as film critic Giles Hardie (Sydney Morning Herald)!
The jury will decide on The NSW Seniors Week Talent Award, for the best performance by a senior actor in one of the 7 spectacular films that reached the finals this year!
The films will be screened at the Dendy Opera Quays on Opening Night of the Young At Heart Sydney Seniors Film Festival on the 25th of March 2010. For more information go to the AWARDS section of our website.
 
 
The screening of THE LAST STATION  is now SOLD OUT! 


Do not miss your chance to view one of the many other fabulous films and book your tickets today!

All screenings take place at DENDY OPERA QUAYS, 9/2 East Circular Quay, Sydney.
Book tickets:
  • by phone on 02 9247 3800 ($1 booking fee per tricket)
  • online at www.dendy.com.au ($1 booking fee per ticket)
  • in person at Dendy Opera Quays Box Office
Ticket price: $5 for all persons over 60 years of age | $12 for everyone else

 
 
HATS OFF, the wonderful and inspiring documentary of extraordinary 93-year-old Mimi Weddell (who began acting and modelling in her mid-60's!) will have it's Australian Premiere at Young at Heart on Friday March 26th at 3.00pm. Watch the trailer below!