Antipodean Film Festival
The Antipodean Film Festival[1][2] (French: Rencontres internationales du cinéma des Antipodes), variously referred to as Festival des Antipodes,[3][4] Antipodes International Film Festival,[5] Antipodes Film Festival Saint Tropez,[6] Saint Tropez Film Festival[7] and other variations, is a film festival showcasing New Zealand and Australian films, held annually in St Tropez in France since 1999.[8]
Most of the events take place at the Renaissance Cinema on Place des Lices in Saint Tropez.[9] The event, which runs for three days, includes a Junior Antipodes section and a feature film competition.[5]
The 2021 edition was given the label "Australia Now France 2021-2022", making it part of a celebration of many aspects of Australia in France which includes projects and collaborations throughout the country.[10]
Awards
Many prizes have been awarded since the second edition of the event in 2000. There were no awards given in 2001 or 2020.[11] Former jury members include Bryan Brown, Stéphane Audran, Anthony La Paglia, Tina Arena, Phillip Noyce, Jean-Loup Dabadie, Bruce Beresford, Julie Ferrier,[5] Greta Scacchi, Fred Schepisi, Miranda Otto, Nadia Tass, and many others.[11]
Grand Prix Best Feature Film
The Jury Grand Prix, Best Feature film[11] (Le Grand Prix du Jury, Meilleur Long Métrage) was awarded in 2000, 2006–2019, and from 2021. The winners of this prize include:[12]
- 2000 : Monkey’s Mask by Samantha Lang - AUS
- 2001 : No award
- 2002 : Beneath Clouds by Ivan Sen - AUS
- 2003 : Horseplay by Stavros Kazantzidis - AUS
- 2004 : Fracture by Larry Parr - NZ
- 2005 : Oyster Farmer by Anna Reeves & The Climb by Bob Swaim – AUS / NZ
- 2006 : Number 2 by Toa Frazer - NZ
- 2007 : Clubland by Cherie Nowland - AUS
- 2008 : Black Balloon by Elissa Down - AUS
- 2009 : The Strength of Water by Armağan Ballantyne - NZ
- 2010 : The Waiting City by Claire McCarthy - AUS
- 2011 : Face to Face by Michael Rymer – AUS
- 2012 : Red Dog by Kriv Stenders – AUS
- 2013 : Last Dance by David Pulbrook – AUS
- 2014 : Healing by Craig Monahan – AUS
- 2015 : Paper Planes by Robert Connolly - AUS
- 2016 : Last Cab to Darwin by Jeremy Sims - AUS
- 2017 : Jasper Jones by Rachel Perkins - AUS
- Mention : The Pā Boys by Himiona Grace - NZ
- 2018 : Three Wise Cousins by Stallone Vaiaoga-Ioasa - NZ
- 2019 : Ladies in Black by Bruce Beresford - AUS
- 2020 : No award
- 2021 : Bellbird by Hamish Bennett - NZ[13]
Best Actor
Best Actor[11] (Meilleur Acteur) was created in 2001.[12]
Best Actress
Best Actress[11] (Meilleur Actrice) was created in 2001.[12]
Audience Award
The Audience Award for Best Feature Film[11] (Prix du Public, du Meilleur Long Métrage) has been awarded since 2000.[12]
Nicholas Baudin Award, Best Short Film
Best Short Film (Prix du Meilleur Court Métrage) was awarded in 2000. There was no award for a short film in 2001. The Nicholas Baudin Award[11]/ Nicholas Baudin Prize,[13] (Prix Nicolas Baudin, Meilleur Court Métrage) has been awarded each year since 2002, named in honour of French explorer Nicholas Baudin. As of 2022[update] it is supported by the Woodside Valley Foundation.[11]
20th Anniversary Award
The 20th Anniversary Award for Best Antipodes' Short Film[11] (Prix du 20ème anniversaire pour le meilleur court métrage des Antipodes) was awarded to The Virgin, made by Jack Yabsley.[12]
Audience Award, Short Film
The Audience Award, Australian Short Film Today[11] (Prix du Public, Australian Short Film Today) has been awarded since 2020.[12]
References
- ^ "Antipodean Film Festival 2020, Saint Tropez". See Saint Tropez. 25 September 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ "Antipodean Film Festival blossoms in St Tropez with a strong indigenous presence". Ruby TV. 29 September 2010. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ "Cinéma - Festival des Antipodes - Festival Saint-Tropez". Golfe de Saint-Tropez Tourisme. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ "Award List: The 19th festival des Antipodes, the annual meeting of Australian and NZ film which was held from 9 to 15th october, has closed Saturday evening in Saint-Tropez (France)". FilmInk. 16 October 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ a b c "Antipodes International Film Festival, Saint-Tropez". Australia now France 2021–22. 27 May 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ "Antipodes Film Festival Saint Tropez: winners announced". ScreenHub Australia. 29 October 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ "Festivals and markets: Saint Tropez Film Festival". Screen Australia. 23 April 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ "19th International Cinema of the Antipodes Festival, Saint Tropez". Honest History. 26 September 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ "Antipodean Film Festival". Rencontres Internationales du Cinéma des Antipodes. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ "About". Australia now France 2021–22. 13 October 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "All the Awards from Festival des Antipodes". Rencontres Internationales du Cinéma des Antipodes. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f "Les Prix du Festival des Antipodes". Rencontres Internationales du Cinéma des Antipodes. 26 May 2022. from the original on 26 May 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ a b "2021 Palmares". Rencontres Internationales du Cinéma des Antipodes. 25 May 2022. from the original on 25 May 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
External links
- Official website