2025 Results

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Ink Train

by Olly Sindle

Documentary  |  Australia

Train passengers open up about their lives through the lens of their tattoos .

Total

88.6

out of 1oo

Artistry

out of 3o

26.5

EXECUTION

out of 4o

34.2

Impact

out of 3o

27.9

Once a Year

by Caleb Keyte &
Mertcan Omer Damoglu

Drama  |  Australia

Birthdays happen once a year, bringing families together.
But sometimes, life can get in the way .

Total

83.6

out of 1oo

Artistry

out of 3o

25.2

EXECUTION

out of 4o

34.5

Impact

out of 3o

23.9

Recollection

by Taylor Adams &
Jesse Samos Leaman

Drama |  Australia

A writer returns home to care for her mother,
who is suffering from early-onset dementia.

Total

81

out of 1oo

Artistry

out of 3o

23.2

EXECUTION

out of 4o

34.9

Impact

out of 3o

22.9

People’s Choice

Finding home

By Joy Waldenfels

Documentary  |  Australia

An intimate portrait of Deborah White, an artist based in the Northern Rivers, NSW.

2025 Results

Student Section

Foundation

By Jack Hinz

Documentary  |  Australia

After experiencing the confronting realities of cow farming as a child, Anthony Walsgott abandoned his life as a lawyer to purchase a pristine 120-acre block on Queensland’s Mary River—a place which is now home to Australia’s largest cow sanctuary .

Total

out of 1oo

88

Artistry

out of 3o

27

EXECUTION

out of 4o

35

Impact

out of 3o

26

CAPTURE

By Corey Zach Norris

Drama  |  Australia

A young photographer hits big on social media with a photo of his beloved dog, as tries to grapple with his traumatic past, he must maintain his newfound popularity.

Total

out of 1oo

74

Artistry

out of 3o

23

EXECUTION

out of 4o

31

Impact

out of 3o

24

I Remember

By Kyle Beights

Animation/Biopic  |  Australia

A young man navigates the transition from the
comforting simplicity of childhood, to the
uncertain complexities of adulthood.

Total

out of 1oo

70

Artistry

out of 3o

21

EXECUTION

out of 4o

29

Impact

out of 3o

20