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21 October, 2024
Young filmmakers reveal their rich talents
THE next generation of Australian filmmakers took centre stage last week at Understory High, showcasing an impressive array of short films created by high school students from across North Queensland.
Held at the Tanks Arts Centre last Friday, Understory High – a youth-focused subsidiary of the Understory Film Festival – featured 30 short films, all directed and produced by students in years 7 to 12.
With 81 entries this year, the event serves as a springboard for budding directors and producers to gain recognition in the broader film community.
Winners in various categories will have their short films considered for the ultimate prize – a chance to be showcased on the big screen alongside other filmmakers’ works at Understory Film Festival on Saturday, November 23 at Munro Martin Parklands.
One winner, Tiago Flores, said the festival win “has given me great hope, motivation and drive to create more films for my future careers and aspirations”.
“It has also given me great joy to have won, and I am very thankful to everyone who has taught, inspired me, and helped me with my processes,” he said.
“I hope to create more films and have even greater opportunities in the future as I have goals and dreams of becoming a filmmaker and actor.”
The winners are:
Essential screen skills best film award – Colour by Georgia Willis
Essential screen skills people’s choice award – Love by Tiago Flores
Best year 7-8 narrative –The Light Switch by Charlotte Carter
Best year 7-8 animation –Snippets of Life by Kaylee Gubb
Best year 9-10 narrative – Shadows in the Stalls by Dinara Harding, Ecca King, Sophie White, Savannah Whitham
Best year 9-10 non-narrative – Only Up From Here by Zander Kingsford
Best year 9-10 animation – Prom Night by Chalese Curnow
Best year 11-12 narrative – In The End by Keesha Wason
Best year 11-12 non-narrative – Love by Tiago Flores
Best year 11-12 animation – When You Grow Up by Phoebe Slade
