Benalla Shorts to screen in Swanpool

Celebrity judge Krista Vendy was in attendance at the awards ceremony to announce winners and present certificates.

And now you’ll get a chance to see them, too.

The Best Short Film went to Aaron McJames for Cocky.

This film is about a pet cockatoo who hatches a plan to end mundane conversations.

The Best Short International Film was Italian film Leggende Rusticane. A tale of secret love, shot in the south of Italy, by Lorenzo Muscoso.

The Local Encouragement Award and Best Documentary went to Shepparton filmmaker Tim Brown for his Documentary The Sanctuary, recounting Ray Lewis OAMs love of the vibrant sea life in the Mornington Peninsula.

The Best Student film went to Yael Green for her delightful film about a man going on a blind date.

The Best Performance went to Diana Greentree for her memorable showing as a grandmother in Cocky.

The People’s Choice Award went to Sydney-based Michael Raso for his film My Gift, a touching film about a young boy needing life-saving treatment.

The Benalla Shorts team would like to thank everyone involved from the wonderful volunteers and sponsors, VicScreen and Benalla Rural City.