FRIDAy MARCH 1 – sUnDAy MARCH 10, 2013 BBFF.COM.AU
Judges
Sae institute/Qantm College Best Short Film
tavarua Best Surf Film
The BBFF judges bring their expertise to the Byron Bay International Film Festival’s Awards. We thank them for their support. Our 2013 judges include: Claude Gonzalez – At the Movies Charles Schuerhoff - PBS Ted Emery John Campbell – The Echo Michael Weatherhead – Screenzone Jan Mallis – Tavarua Peter Thompson Kristin Ellis – Pighouse Flicks
Le Souffle Court (Shortness of Breath)
Szorffilm
Yardbird Förträngd (Repressed)
Isolated Sharks and Surfing Surfing Otelo
The Blind Leading the Naked
young australian Filmmaker of the year
Piano Mudo (The Quiet Piano)
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Screenzone Byron international documentary Prize
greenhouseFX Best animation
Gudo (Alone)
Father
The World Before Her Elemental
Co Sie Dzieje, Gdy Dzieci Nie Chca Jesc Zupy
Lost and Sound
Oh Willy
Will Gammon – CumulusVFX
Show me the Magic
Lonely Bones
Osvaldo Alfaro – GreenhouseFX J’aimee Skippon-Volke – BBFF Simon Richardson Rosy Whelan
gdC Best Cinematography
A la Française
Ik Ben Een Meisje! (I am a Girl!)
The Chase
This Dog’s Life
Special Thanks
Nominees
The Naked Leading the Blind
the owners Club at linnaeus Best Film The World Before Her The Prophet Elemental Otelo Burning A Twist in the Fabric of Space Byron Bay Coffee Company Best dramatic Feature Baikonur The Story of Luke The Naughty Room Electrick Children Otelo Burning the echo Best Byron Film All BBFF2013 Northern Rivers’ Filmmakers are Nominees the Byron at Byron Best environmental Film Sanctity of Sanctuary: Paul Strauss and the Equinox Farm Elemental Quen Se Importa? (Who Cares?) The Garden Pool
Cheese Please Best Music Video
Oroverde (Greengold) Toombaworth
The Tree Rippled Prescription Culture Feel a Thing Easy Way Out Dauðalogn Sustain northern Rivers Sustainable Shorts The Garden Pool Second Hand Blue Marble Cafe From Dumpster to Dinner Plate Fox Creek Wines Best experimental Film Viisi Fragmenttia Empatian Luonteesta (Five Fragments of the Extinct Empathy) A Twist in the Fabric of Space Rogalik Aalterate
Edmond était un âne
We greatly appreciate the hard work, time and input that has helped create this event from: Alex Mankiewicz, Amanda Peterson, Annie & Franco Ivancich, Ash Stennett, Avikal, Brigitte Zeisig, Clare McGarry, Craig Billett, Dan Redgrave, Dan White, Di Vickery, Geof Webb, Jack Thompson, Jamil Hassan, Howard Sedgmen, Jan Mallis, Jason Briede, Jeni Gonzalez, Jenny Grinlington, Leigh Greig, Linda Airey, Luke McDonald, Marie Reilly, Martin Gallery, Michael Weatherhead, Nic Volpato, Obi McDonald-Saint, Patrick O’Sullivan, Peter Thompson, Rachael Meader, Richard Makarewicz, Robert Raymond, Robyn Downie, Ryder Saint, Sabine Muschter, Stuart Amos, Sunita Bailey, Terry Hore, Trevor and Jan Smith, Will Gammon, Ziggi Browning, Zvika Aloni, and all the BBFF crew, Community Centre Ushers and Volunteers
The ScreenZone International Credits Documentary Prize Patron: Paul Cox
Executive Producer: Greg Aitken
The documentary prize is a cash prize of $5,000 being awarded for a second year at the 2013 Byron Bay Film Festival. Funding the prize, ScreenZone.tv is a dynamic new Video On Demand web site that brings a world of films to your browser. ScreenZone and the prize promote films that question and inspire our
understanding of the world around us. For more info go to www.screenzone.tv. Judging the prize this year we have Charles Schuerhoff, PBS (USA) and ScreenZone’s founder, Michael Weatherhead. They are also on the panel for this year’s workshop Meet The Buyers, along with Mandy Chang, ABC.
Festival Director: J’aimee Skippon-Volke Technology & Art Director: Osvaldo C. Alfaro Media Manager: Amanda Blennerhassett Sponsorship Manager: Kelly Morton Schools Manager: Poppy Walker Outdoor Event Producer: Jamie Hunter
Production Managers: Sunita Bailey, Kirsty Thompson, Jemima Dunlop Submissions Co-ordinators: Manon Beerends & Cale Suesskow Workshops Producer: Lynsey Allett Industry Co-ordinator: Valentino Costa Filmmakers & VIP Guest Liaison: Brigitte Zeisig Volunteers Coordinators: Elie Rubinstein & Jenny Grinlington Writers: Amanda Blennerhassett, Kyle Hendrick, Tim WintonBrown, Victoria Lewis, Mia Slater Publicity Contributors: Jemima Dunlop, Susie Robinson Media Liaisons: Mia Slater, Anjuli Cruz, Sabrina Cruz Festival Assistants: Kayleigh Murphy, Anna Moreno-Bosketti, Tashi Lhamo, Patrick Gatfield, Lui Kohl, Rebecca Lewis, David Myer Legends: Dan Redgrave and Zvika Aloni Graphic Design: GreenhouseFX & Ziggi Browning Website Content: Obi MacDonald-Saint – Mullum Mac Photography credits to: Sarah Lee, Jeni Gonzalez Programme Creation: The Echo Programme Editor: Tabitha Laffernis Performer: Kyle Lionheart, Eben Mcrimmon Projection Team: Osvaldo Alfaro, Jamie Hunter, Ken Ford, Ben Vinning, Paul MacDonald, David Hylton, Juan Salvador Audio Technician: Dan Redgrave Catering Team: Sian Holbrook, Remy Tancred & Sarah Swan Byron Bay Community Centre: Paul Spooner, Amanda Gore, Cherie Bromley, Tanja Greulich, Jeannie Merritt and the BBC committees and team. Pighouse Flicks: Kristin Ellis & Paul Mcdonald The Regent: Mia Barbieri & Ken Rippin Starcourt Theatre: Heather Rose & Nic Volpato
About the Programme Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the programme. We apologise for any changes, errors or oversights since going to print. For the most up to date information visit the festival website at www.bbff.com.au. BBFF PROGRAMME GUIDE 5