2025 Results
Open Section
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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