Congratulations to our 2018 Heart of Gold Award winners.
In 2018, Heart of Gold programmed an incredible festival including:
- Over 120 Short Films
- 2 Feature Films
- 7 World Premieres
- 44 Australian Premieres
- 83 short films screening in Queensland for the first time
And our 2018 Award Winners are [drumroll!] …
Best Short Film ($5,000)
27 min, Australia
Writer: Anna Schinz & Jan-Eric Mack.
Director: Jan-Eric Mack.
Best Australian Short Film ($1,000)
Sherbert Rozencrantz, You’re Beautiful
10 min, Australia
Writer/Director: Natalie van den Dungen
Producer: Nicole Coventry.
Milly’s world revolves around her pet guinea pig.
Best Student Film ($1,000)
Sponsored by University of Sunshine Coast (USC)
20 min, Australia
School: Victorian College of the Arts
Director: Lara Gissing
Jess, a former country music child-star turned single mother, decides to make a comeback after a 15-year hiatus.
Best Cinematography ($500)
15 min, Australia.
Cinematographer: Michael McDermott Director Alison James
In outback Australia, a feral camel is fitted with a tracking device known as a Judas Collar that brings with it the undue guilt of betrayal.
Best Script ($500)
Sponsored by Meerkat Mufflers
14 min, Australia
Screenplay: T.J. Power. Director: T.J. Power.
A comedy set behind the scenes of an ‘automated’ call-centre. What really goes on when you’re asked: “Please Hold”…?
Best Sound Design ($500)
Sponsored by Michael Mader and LCR Sound
9 min, UK
Sound designer: Lauren Cooper Director: David Barr
It’s civil war in suburbia between two young siblings. Big brother Tommy never plays fair, but eight-year-old Tiny has an elaborate plan up her sleeve and a faultless determination to put things right.
Most Inspiring True Story Award ($500)
Sponsored by John Farrell & Family
15 min, USA.
Director / Cinematography: Jon Bunning
A look at the powerful connection between a pair of outdoor ping pong tables in the heart of New York City and the unlikely group of people they’ve brought together, from homeless people to investment bankers to gangbangers.
Gympie Gold Award ($500)
Sponsored by Gympie Regional Council
Presented by Mayor Mick Curran
21 min, Japan / Australia
Director: Genevieve Clay-Smith
An Australian fan of Shakespeare with Down syndrome who sets out on a solo adventure to discover the city and escape the watchful eyes of his domineering older brother.
Screeners’ Choice Award ($500)
Voted by festival attendees
14 min, Australia
Director T.J. Power.
A comedy set behind the scenes of an ‘automated’ call-centre. What really goes on when you’re asked: “Please Hold”…?
Thank you to all of the filmmakers who came to the festival, and all of you who tuned in online! Congratulations to our winners and we hope to see all of your new work at next year’s festival!
