Prizes and Categories 2022
NOVA EMPLOYMENT CHOICE AWARD - (Australian entries)
Winner - Brand New Toyota Corolla Courtesy of Noble Toyota
*The NOVA Employment team select their favourite entry in the 2022 festival that best suits the Focus on Ability theme. All Australian submissions are eligible.
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INTERNATIONAL SECTION (Outside of Australia)
Judges Choice - Official Selection Short Film
Winner -$5,000 AUD Courtesy of EY
Judges Choice - Official Selection Documentary
Winner - $5,000 AUD Courtesy of EY
Most International Online Votes
Winner - $5,000 AUD Courtesy of EY
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AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND SCHOOL SECTION
Judges Choice - Official Selection Documentary
Winner - Toshiba Package worth $7,500
- 5 x 1hr Create Your Own Content sessions with Ryde Entertainment
Judges Choice - Official Selection Short Film
Winner - $5,000 Cash Prize courtesy of Norths Collective
- Create Your Own Content Course Online Courtesy of AAFTA: Selected students will take part in a specially designed ONLINE COURSE. Maximum 6 weeks. Guest Speakers including Director Tony Gardiner, Colin Buddy and Mentoring from the AAFTA team
Most Online Votes
Winner - $3,000 Cash courtesy of Gregory Hills Hotel
- $2,000 Harvey Norman voucher
Best Teen Actor in School Short Film
Winner - Empowering The Artist - Online Mentorship Program (Scholarship 2023)
- A 12 week larger group Zoom Standard Acting Class with PA Studio West and David Zimmerman, plus 1hr of private coaching
- 4 x 1hr Mentorships with Andy McPhee http://andymcphee.info
- One year scholarship with Meet The Biz and PA Studio West
NOVA Employment School Choice Awards
5x Winner's - $1000 Cash
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AUSTRALIAN OPEN SECTION
Judges Choice - Official Selection Short Film
Winner - $5,000 cash prize Courtesy of VDG Services
- LG Package -LG 65 inch 4K Smart Self-Lit OLED TV & Meridian & Dolby Atmos Soundbar- Total value $5625-
- 4 x 1hr Career development Sessions with director of Diversity Pictures and AAFTA Jessica Orcsik
- 2 x 1hr Create Your Own Content Sessions with Robbie Ryde
- One Year Film Independent Membership
- One Year Masterclass Membership
Judges Choice - Official Selection Documentary
Winner - $5,000 cash prize Courtesy of The Epping Club
- 4x Mentoring Sessions with Documentary Director/Writer/Producer, Heidi Lee Douglas https://www.heidileedouglas.com
Most Online Votes - (Short Film or Documentary)
Winner - $5000 cash prize Courtesy of Australia Post
Judges Choice - Best Screen Writer
Winner - 4 x 1h Screenwriting mentorship with Ally Burnham ('Unsound' Screenwriter)
- 4 x 1hr Screenwriting mentorship with Laneikka Denne ('Dead Skin' Screenwriter - State Theatre Company x Flinders University Young Playwright's Award)
Best Actor in Short Film
Winner- Empowering The Artist - Online Mentorship for Creatives 2022
- Ability First Artist Mentorship - 8 Weeks Online & Self Tape Coaching with Guest Teachers and mentors from across Australia and the US
- 2 x 1hr Career development sessions with director of Diversity Pictures and AAFTA Jessica Orcsik
- 2 x 1hr Create Your Own Content Sessions with Robbie Ryde
- 2 x 1hr Coaching Sessions with Andy McPhee
Judges Choice - Best Director
Winner - 4 x 1hr mentoring sessions with Tony Gardiner (Creative Director/Cinematographer/Director from Neighbours and Home & Away)
- 4x1hr mentoring sessions with Shannon DeVido (http://www.shannondevido.com)
Best Producer Australia Award - (Short Film or Documentary)
Winner - 4x 1hr mentoring sessions with US Casting Director/Actor/Producer Joseph Kibler
- 2 x 1hr Career development sessions with director of Diversity Pictures and AAFTA Jessica Orcsik valued at $200
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