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The Village Roadshow Prize for Screen Writing: Shortlist 2007
Judges: Claire Dobbin (Convenor), Vincent Giarrusso and Adrian Martin
Shortlist
| The TumblerChris Thompson
(A Mondayitis/Ztudio production)
A strong narrative which is cinematic in its scope and vision. The Tumbler is an action thriller which propels character and narrative towards an overwhelming and thought-provoking ending. The central premise is intriguing and uncompromising in its take on money, greed, power, guilt, culture and loyalty. Tough, with moments of unexpected humour and pathos, this is a startling and original piece of dramatic writing. |
| Ten EmptyBrendan Cowell and Anthony Hayes
(Yeah Right/Dragonfly Pictures)
A wonderfully believable and well-structured narrative that explores masculinity, family and loyalty. The writing in this script is assured and beautifully underscored with emotion and humour, building to a climax that is both satisfying and thoughtful. The intricate complexities and nuance of character and place are finely realised on the page in this poised and at time startling debut piece. |
| The Home Song StoriesTony Ayres
(Porchlight Films)
A beautifully written and personal script that explores with great sensitivity the experiences of second-generation migrant families coming to terms with family, tradition and culture in an alien landscape. Told with warmth and humour, the narrative unfolds, evoking a bittersweet sense of childhood and lost potential. A strong and compelling story about the diversity of the Australian story. | |
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