FINN’S A BIG HIT AT BUFTA
A YOUNG Gold Coast documentary maker has been honoured at the Bond University Film and Television Awards (BUFTA).
The competition, the largest of its kind for high school students in Australia, received over 230 entries, and judges had a difficult time selecting nominees across six categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Documentary, Experimental, and Music Video.
Miami State High School’s Finn Robinsen’s documentary was called The Kombumerri People: Life Goes On.
TV presenter and radio host James Mathison hosted the 22nd annual gala award ceremony at Bond University on Saturday.
The top prize saw the Best Overall Filmmaker receive a full scholarship to study a Bachelor of Film and Television at Bond University while category winners went home with a range of prizes including a $1250 Videopro gift card.
Bond University Film and Television director Associate Professor Michael Sergi praised the quality of this year’s entries.
“Judges were delighted to see so many entries, which reflected the passion of these young filmmakers. The fact the films were of such a high standard made it challenging to select just 19 nominees,” he said.
“We should all be supporting these young filmmakers, and their dream of a career in the film and television industry.”
Associate Professor Sergi said BUFTA aimed to unearth the talents of young filmmakers from across the country.
“For over two decades BUFTA has been a platform for high school students to showcase their work, explore their filmmaking passion, and receive recognition for their talents,” he said.