Last night at Dendy Cinemas Newtown, the 14th edition of A Night of Horror International Film Festival wrapped up a big week of screenings that had seen two World Premieres, fifteen Australian Premieres, nearly fifty short films, and several filmmaker Q&As with local, interstate, and international guests.
It was a glorious return to the festival’s old haunting ground, and closing night session saw the festival awards ceremony celebrate the talents of many local and international filmmakers, actors, and screenwriters.
A Night of Horror alumni Isaac Ezban, from Mexico, took out top international honours with his film EVIL EYE winning Best International Feature Film. Sydneysider Jack Dignan’s AFTER SHE DIED won Best Australian Feature Film, with one of the film’s stars, Vanessa Madrid, winning Best Australian Feature Performance. Gabby Beans, from the US, won Best International Feature Performance for her role in THE HARBINGER.
Best International Feature Director went to Ryan Stevens Harris, another ANOH alumni, for MOON GARDEN from the US. Best Australian Feature Director was shared between Melbourne filmmakers Luke Wijayasinha-Gray & Luke J.S. for their debut, YOUR LOVE IS MINE.
Best Australian Short Film went to MARKED, directed by Catherine Bonny, and Marisa Martin & Clare Langsford shared the trophy for Best Australian Short Film Director for VIOLET DAZE. Best Australian Short Film Performance was won by Charlotte Friels for GUT INSTINCT, and the Panavision Australia Aussie Short Film Audience Award was won by Cooper Saava for BEAKS.
For the complete list of award winners visit here.
Keep your eyes peeled for an announcement of dates for our 15th edition and the Call for Entries, coming soon.