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7 September, 2024
Gong for talented actor
CAIRNS actor Hayden Keable has won the ‘most impressive supporting performance’ award at the prestigious Screen It International Film Festival.
The 32-year-old received the honour for his outstanding performance in the multi-award-winning short comedy film, Chesters which was brought to life by talented Far North Queensland filmmakers Yarner.
Yarner creative producer and writer Jannah Dryden said “we are so incredibly proud of Hayden, not just because of his talent in front of the camera, but also because his professionalism and dedication to this role behind the scenes honestly blew us all away”.
Chesters is an inclusive comedy that tells the tale of Shaun’s absurd first day of work which goes hilariously wrong as he uncovers the shady dealings behind the company’s façade.
In addition to Mr Kable’s award, the Yarner team also celebrated wins for ‘most outstanding director’ and ‘tremendous editing’ in their category, further highlighting the film’s success on the international stage.
Mr Keable, regarded as a talented actor with a positive and wicked sense of humour, has Down syndrome. He is also a member of the ARC Disability Service’s creative ensemble – a talented collective of artists living with a disability whose multi-award winning work spans across stage, books and screen.
“It’s been wonderful to help generate an independent pathway for Hayden and support him every step of the way on this incredible project,” said ARC creative arts coordinator Karen Jackson,
Mr Keable said he was grateful for the award and thanked his parents for their support and Ms Dryden and Chesters director Glenn Saggers for their guidance and encouragement.
The Screen It International Film Festival described Mr Keable as “a legend with epic talent,” adding that seeing how much joy the recognition brings is the reason they enjoy doing what they do.
