LockDown Short Film Competition winners announced
Published on 27 January 2021
Two young filmmakers have taken out top honours in Frankston Arts Centre’s LockDown Short Film Competition.
James Griffiths, 21 years, and Imogen Adeney, 16 years, took out the top prize ($2000) and highly commended ($1000) respectively for their stunning films.
Mayor Kris Bolam said the competition formed part of the Council’s $7.121 million COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Package.
“The competition was a great initiative to keep Frankston City creatives inspired during lockdown and critically to support the Arts industry, which was severely impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.
“The films are a wonderful contribution not only to the Arts, but also our cultural history as they capture a remarkable period in time. I commend James and Imogen for their initiative, contribution and the tremendous quality of their films,” the Mayor said.
Mayor Bolam added: “Our comprehensive Relief and Recovery Package supports individuals, businesses and community groups in their recovery as part of our proud tradition of community support.”
The LockDown Short Film Competition called on creatives to capture the time in our lives when we entered or emerged from shutdown and social isolation through the medium of film.
James’ film, Routine, follows the cyclical nature of the lockdown and how that can weigh on someone mentally.
He is rapt with the win, adding: “I aimed to capture how people were feeling during this remarkable period of time.”
James is studying a Bachelor Film and Television (Honours) at Swinburne University. He is aiming to pursue a career in film.
Imogen’s film, GLITCH, explores the effects lockdown has on a 16-year-old girl and how mental health issues can interfere with your mind.
“I was trying to capture the whole 2020 COVID situation, particularly highlighting the mental health impact,” she said.
Imogen said the lockdown travel restrictions and editing process had both been challenging while she worked on her film.
Frankston City Council Manager Arts and Culture, Andrew Moon, praised the 26 competition entrants for their passion and quality of their films.
“There was an incredible diversity of films. The time we are living through today will leave its mark on us forever and our creatives have made a remarkable artistic commitment to capture and reflect this through film.
“We’re excitedly looking forward to screening these films and sharing them with the Frankston community later this year,” Mr Moon said
Shortlisted films will be screened at the multi-disciplinary exhibition This Time, Last Year at Frankston Arts Centre in May.
For more details, please visit www.thefac.com.au