ISV’s Student Film Festival celebrates the creative talents of student filmmakers.
Out of almost 80 entries, 20 student films have been shortlisted across five categories: Year 12, Year 11, Middle Years, Junior Years and Early Years.
Here we are pleased to present the winners and finalists in the Middle Years category.
Judge's award: The Unwanted Voyage
Spark Project, Amity College
Judge’s comments
“Thoughtfully planned, cast, and directed. This film connects the audience with the characters and their plight. The thought-provoking film challenges the audience to consider the reasons behind the hard decisions made by a family.”
– Christine Evely, Head of Education, ACMI
– Christine Evely, Head of Education, ACMI
Highly commended & People's choice: A Terri-Fried Egg
Sophia D’Agostino, Beaconhills College
Judge’s comments
“A clever and witty short animation.”
– Christine Evely, Head of Education, ACMI
“A clever and witty short animation.”
– Christine Evely, Head of Education, ACMI
Finalist: All for the Soul of One Child
Indigo Howard, Sacré Cœur
Judge’s comments
“Some very thoughtful use of imagery and sound, including music combine to create a disturbing storyline.”
– Christine Evely, Head of Education, ACMI
“Some very thoughtful use of imagery and sound, including music combine to create a disturbing storyline.”
– Christine Evely, Head of Education, ACMI
Finalist: Pathogens Against Human Society
Lara Puopolo, Santa Maria College
Judge’s comment
“A humorous way to successfully teach some tricky concepts via animation.”
– Christine Evely, Head of Education, ACMI
“A humorous way to successfully teach some tricky concepts via animation.”
– Christine Evely, Head of Education, ACMI
Finalist: Play Date
Maddy Jemmett, Sacré Cœur
Judge’s comments
“Some interesting camera work helps to tell the story.”
– Christine Evely, Head of Education, ACMI
“Some interesting camera work helps to tell the story.”
– Christine Evely, Head of Education, ACMI
Finalist: Repression
Jazz Toland, Sherbrooke Community School
Judge’s comments
“The title is intriguing, eliciting a desire to view from the audience. The filmmaker directs acting that is compelling, and carefully selects complementary audio and imagery to create an impactful, thought-provoking film.”
– Christine Evely, Head of Education, ACMI
“The title is intriguing, eliciting a desire to view from the audience. The filmmaker directs acting that is compelling, and carefully selects complementary audio and imagery to create an impactful, thought-provoking film.”
– Christine Evely, Head of Education, ACMI
