Power To The People
WASA - People's Choice 3 Screening
The WA Screen Awards People's Choice Awards ran like clockwork last night. The third night of screenings ran for more than two and half-hours as more WASA nominated films were shown to the public at the Bohemia Outdoor Cinema at the FTI.
The night kicked off with the crowd-pleasing STUFFED (p. Alex Giles).
This quirky, toy-themed comedy was directed by Øyvind Opshaugas. The
same director was responsible for the Kazimir Sas produced and written
THE BUBBLEOLOGIST an ethereal film that lay somewhere between a poem and
a documentary.
Serious drama abounded with Corrie Jones' beautifully realised Hyperlink-funded film WATER (p. Sarah Shaw). The sensitively directed short said a lot with very little dialogue as it traced the journey of a boy dealing with the aftermath of a life-altering accident. Zak Hilditch's ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES (p. Liz Kearney) was screened for a second time. The story of Rory's 18th birthday and his brother's idea of an appropriate present was the subject that won the City of Fremantle's Best Fremantle Film Award in the recent Bohemian Shorts Film Festival.
Simon Larkin's SORRENTO (p. Sophie Matthewson) dealt with the damage a secret can do. The power of secrets to destroy friendships was also the theme of Mike Hoath's THE BUCK'S PARTY (p. Freya Brueschke). The latter film was a slice of life that looked beneath the expectation of the soon-to-be-wed.
Comedy was also part of the program with a second screening of Mel Judkins and Tasha Stephenson's E-bay documentary I WILL NOT BE OUTBID, a Raw Nerve funded film. Julia Ngeow's schooldays film CARLOS RULES THE WORLD (p.& w. Ethan Marrell) definitely made an impression with the crowd. Laughs could be heard in Princess May Park for both productions. The comic crowd pleaser of the evening was Vincenzo Perrella and Dan Osborn's THIS IS PERTH. The short went viral on YouTube in 2009 and it's easy to see why. The audience chuckled through the references to Old Bertie and Parliament House and particularly enjoyed The Revolving Prison.
Documentary was also strong in the night's program with Denise Groves MY NAN AND THE YANDI (p. Jennifer Gheradi) a Deadly Yarns funded film. The film is simply told but makes all its points clearly. The night closed out with Mat de Koning's HARMONY IN HALL'S CREEK (p. Jo Randell) The 25 minute film shows how music can help heal a town's troubled past.
The 200 plus crowd included Zak Hilditch, Alison James, Aaron McCann, Mat de Koning, Vincenzo Perrella, Tasha Stephenson, Damien Spiccia, Shannon O'Neill, Ella Wright and John Rapsey.
NOTE: A fourth People's Choice Night has been scheduled for this Saturday Night (20th February) FTI Screen Events Manager Liz Sideris explained, "There were more nominations in all categories this year and we also have many longer films to program, so it became essential to put on an extra night."
So there you have it. Get down for the fourth and final night of the WA Screen Awards People's Choice Awards. Bring your 'phone and get ready to vote for your favourite
Phil Jeng Kane
Editor, Monitor Magazine
The WA Screen Awards People's Choice Awards ran like clockwork last night. The third night of screenings ran for more than two and half-hours as more WASA nominated films were shown to the public at the Bohemia Outdoor Cinema at the FTI.
The night kicked off with the crowd-pleasing STUFFED (p. Alex Giles).
This quirky, toy-themed comedy was directed by Øyvind Opshaugas. The
same director was responsible for the Kazimir Sas produced and written
THE BUBBLEOLOGIST an ethereal film that lay somewhere between a poem and
a documentary.
L- R Jules Fortune, Freya Beueschlce and Magdalena Wozniak. Photo: Dylan Tilbury
Serious drama abounded with Corrie Jones' beautifully realised Hyperlink-funded film WATER (p. Sarah Shaw). The sensitively directed short said a lot with very little dialogue as it traced the journey of a boy dealing with the aftermath of a life-altering accident. Zak Hilditch's ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES (p. Liz Kearney) was screened for a second time. The story of Rory's 18th birthday and his brother's idea of an appropriate present was the subject that won the City of Fremantle's Best Fremantle Film Award in the recent Bohemian Shorts Film Festival.
L - R Naomi Osborn, Tim Grey-Smith and Evie. Photo: Dylan Tilbury
Simon Larkin's SORRENTO (p. Sophie Matthewson) dealt with the damage a secret can do. The power of secrets to destroy friendships was also the theme of Mike Hoath's THE BUCK'S PARTY (p. Freya Brueschke). The latter film was a slice of life that looked beneath the expectation of the soon-to-be-wed.
L - R Meg-Isabella Hewett, Madi Hall and Tess Godfrey. Photo: Dylan Tilbury
Comedy was also part of the program with a second screening of Mel Judkins and Tasha Stephenson's E-bay documentary I WILL NOT BE OUTBID, a Raw Nerve funded film. Julia Ngeow's schooldays film CARLOS RULES THE WORLD (p.& w. Ethan Marrell) definitely made an impression with the crowd. Laughs could be heard in Princess May Park for both productions. The comic crowd pleaser of the evening was Vincenzo Perrella and Dan Osborn's THIS IS PERTH. The short went viral on YouTube in 2009 and it's easy to see why. The audience chuckled through the references to Old Bertie and Parliament House and particularly enjoyed The Revolving Prison.
L - R Tasha Stephenson and Rupert Marcello. Photo: Dylan Tilbury
Documentary was also strong in the night's program with Denise Groves MY NAN AND THE YANDI (p. Jennifer Gheradi) a Deadly Yarns funded film. The film is simply told but makes all its points clearly. The night closed out with Mat de Koning's HARMONY IN HALL'S CREEK (p. Jo Randell) The 25 minute film shows how music can help heal a town's troubled past.
The 200 plus crowd included Zak Hilditch, Alison James, Aaron McCann, Mat de Koning, Vincenzo Perrella, Tasha Stephenson, Damien Spiccia, Shannon O'Neill, Ella Wright and John Rapsey.
NOTE: A fourth People's Choice Night has been scheduled for this Saturday Night (20th February) FTI Screen Events Manager Liz Sideris explained, "There were more nominations in all categories this year and we also have many longer films to program, so it became essential to put on an extra night."
So there you have it. Get down for the fourth and final night of the WA Screen Awards People's Choice Awards. Bring your 'phone and get ready to vote for your favourite
Phil Jeng Kane
Editor, Monitor Magazine
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