MADE IN THE WEST
FILM FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL AWARDS & PRIZES
MADE IN THE WEST FILM FESTIVAL PRIZES
Thanks to our AMAZING list of 2020 sponsors, we are awarding a total prize pool valued at over $10,000 to local filmmakers this year!
In 2020, festival finalists will compete for THREE major awards:
BEST IN THE WEST
(open to INDIE filmmakers only) as voted by the judges. Winner receives:
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Four day DOP package (value $5000) with equipment and lighting included, working with awesome cinematographer / set designer / gaffer, Luke Walker on your next short film, thanks to Luke Walker Productions
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One day TV studio hire in the huge TV Studio 4 (value $1100) with adjacent green room & kitchen, thanks to Sydney Prop Specialists
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A one-on-one business or strategy advisory session with a Monica Davidson, Director & Doyenne at Creative + Business
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Access to two workshops of your choice from the Creative + Business 2021 program
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An invitation to join us in early 2021 at the WSU TV Studio in Parramatta for our post-festival TV show, featuring Made in the West winners chatting with host Sunil Badami about the winning films, thanks to Western Sydney University
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An invitation to join Roscoe on The Pagey Train podcast in 2021, thanks to Still Searchin' Productions
BEST STUDENT FILM
(open to STUDENT filmmakers only) as voted by the judges. Winner receives:
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1-week studio hire of the I.C.E Video Editing Suite for your next film project, thanks to Information & Cultural Exchange, Parramatta
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Foley package including sound effects, atmosphere and ADR for your next film, thanks to Still Searchin' Productions
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1-week studio hire of the I.C.E Sound Recording Studio for your next project, thanks to Information & Cultural Exchange, Parramatta
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Access to two workshops of your choice from the Creative + Business 2021 program
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An invitation to join us in early 2021 at the WSU TV Studio in Parramatta for our post-festival TV show, featuring Made in the West winners chatting with host Sunil Badami about the winning films, thanks to Western Sydney University
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An invitation to join Roscoe on The Pagey Train podcast in 2021, thanks to Still Searchin' Productions
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Clapper Board / Sync Slate, thanks to Still Searchin' Productions
AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD
(open to ALL filmmakers included in the Official Selection) as voted by YOU on the night. Winner receives:
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One-year Screen Mentorship package with festival judge Peter Millynn, including online script consultation and 2-3 follow up sessions to guide you from concept to completion.
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A one-on-one advisory session with a business, marketing or strategy specialist of your choice from Creative + Business
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Access to two workshops of your choice from the Creative + Business 2021 program
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An invitation to join us in early 2021 at the WSU TV Studio in Parramatta for our post-festival TV show, featuring Made in the West winners chatting with host Sunil Badami about the winning films, thanks to Western Sydney University
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An invitation to join Roscoe on The Pagey Train podcast in 2021, thanks to Still Searchin' Productions
Each major award winners will also take home one of our spectacular crystal trophies! These gorgeous pieces are the sexiest film trophies you’ve ever seen and they’ll make a fabulous addition to your collection.
In 2020, we also have EIGHT individual category awards, including:
BEST DIRECTOR
(open to ALL filmmakers including student and indie) as voted by our judges. Winner receives:
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A one-on-one advisory session with a business, marketing or strategy specialist from Creative + Business
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Access to two workshops (of your choice from the Creative + Business 2021 program
BEST SCREENPLAY
(open to ALL filmmakers including student and indie) as voted by our judges. Winner receives:
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Access to two workshops of your choice from the Creative + Business 2021 program
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER
(open to ALL filmmakers including student and indie) as voted by our judges. Winner receives:
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Access to two workshops of your choice from the Creative + Business 2021 program
BEST EDITOR
(open to ALL filmmakers including student and indie) as voted by our judges. Winner receives:
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Access to two workshops of your choice from the Creative + Business 2021 program
BEST SOUND DESIGN
(open to ALL filmmakers including student and indie) as voted by our judges. Winner receives:
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Access to two workshops of your choice from the Creative + Business 2021 program
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
(open to ALL filmmakers including student and indie) as voted by our judges. Winner receives:
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Access to two workshops of your choice from the Creative + Business 2021 program
BEST ACTRESS
(open to ALL filmmakers including student and indie) as voted by our judges. Winner receives:
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Deluxe Actors & Models Profile Photography Package with up to 15 prints included, thanks to Irierootsini Photography
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Access to two workshops of your choice from the Creative + Business 2021 program
BEST ACTOR
(open to ALL filmmakers including student and indie) as voted by our judges. Winner receives:
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Deluxe Actors & Models Profile Photography Package with up to 15 prints included, thanks to Irierootsini Photography
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Access to two workshops of your choice from the Creative + Business 2021 program
And finally, for those of you watching the 2020 Online Film Festival from home, your vote could decide the final award winner!
Tune in for a jam-packed three-hour movie marathon featuring all 28 finalist films plus highlights from the red carpet that you can enjoy from wherever you are. Tickets are $5 + booking fee.
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
(open to ALL finalists included in the Online Film Festival) as voted by YOU. Winner receives:
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1-day green screen studio hire at Green Key Studio (value $850) with Chroma key or black / white backdrops, lighting and equipment included, with adjacent kitchen, lounge and dressing room, thanks to Green Key Studio.
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Access to two workshops of your choice from the Creative + Business 2021 program
We'd like to say a HUGE thank you to this year's list of sponsors for their generous contributions to the festival and for helping us highlight the amazing talent that Western Sydney's film scene has to offer!