The 2012 JMC Academy Martini Awards were held on the 19th of November at The Vanguard in Sydney. This year was the first time the awards were held in Sydney.
The event screened over 20 shortlisted films created by JMC Academy students across numerous categories including documentaries, short films and animations. What was witnessed was truly some of Sydney's most promising new filmmakers.
WINNERS:
BEST SCREEN PLAY
Wilted: Written by Andrew Smith
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Never Stop This: Steven Dao
BEST EDITING
Phoenix Will Rise: Edited by Mitch McKay
BEST DIRECTION
Brother: Directed by Gemma Atkinson
BEST DOCUMENTARY
Everybody Swims: by Kimberley Brewster
BEST ANIMATION
My Barry: by Dylan Deliseo, Adam Kavanagh and Nick McDonnell
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
12'Oclock: Directed by Sophie Mulley
BEST SHORT FILM
Twisted Drifter: Directed by Ned Speldewinde
BEST GRADUATE PRODUCTION
Honey Trap: Written, Produced and Directed by Hayden Anderson
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
Honey Trap: Written, Produced and Directed by Hayden Anderson
BEST MOCKTAIL
In recognition of the supremely talented high school-aged filmmakers, we also ran an award category aptly named. the Mocktails. The Mocktails invited high school students across Sydney to submit a short film or documentary. The award and corresponding accolades went to talented High School Student and filmmaker
Savannah Lamble from Pymble Ladies College for her film I'M SORRY.