10th Annual National and International
Benalla Shorts Film Festival 2024
Premiere and Award Ceremony, 3 PM Sunday November 10 2024
2024 Winners
Photograph - Left to Right - Judge Bruce Hunt-Hughes, Andrew Robb, John Erasmus, Ayesha Gibson, Hayley Warnock, Yanni Dellaportas, Rachel Tierney, Nathalie Cerritelli & Judge Krista Vendy.
JUDGES AWARD - BEST AUSTRALIAN FILM $1,000
“The Retirement Plan” by John Erasmus
Sponsored by Benalla Businesses
BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM $500
“Collage” by Marius Conrotto - Spain
Sponsored by North East Podiatry and Benalla Chiropractic Centre
BEST STUDENT FILM $500
“The Hunt” by Rachel Tierney
Sponsored by Benalla Rotary Club
BEST LOCAL FILM $250
“Trail of Dilemma” by Hayley Warnock
Sponsored by Benalla Bowls Club
BEST DOCUMENTARY $250
“Beautiful Storm” by Yanni Dellaportas
Sponsored byThe Willow Award
KEVIN PERRY ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD $250
Nathalie Cerritelli for 'Cooking Solo'
Sponsored by Laurie Watters and Associates
BEST PERFORMANCE $100
Ayesha Gibson for "The Retirement Plan"
Sponsored by Terry White Chemist
PEOPLE’S CHOICE $200
“Creek Geeks” by Andrew Robb and Jessica Gerger
Sponsored by Friends of BPACC
“The Retirement Plan” by John Erasmus
Sponsored by Benalla Businesses
BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM $500
“Collage” by Marius Conrotto - Spain
Sponsored by North East Podiatry and Benalla Chiropractic Centre
BEST STUDENT FILM $500
“The Hunt” by Rachel Tierney
Sponsored by Benalla Rotary Club
BEST LOCAL FILM $250
“Trail of Dilemma” by Hayley Warnock
Sponsored by Benalla Bowls Club
BEST DOCUMENTARY $250
“Beautiful Storm” by Yanni Dellaportas
Sponsored byThe Willow Award
KEVIN PERRY ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD $250
Nathalie Cerritelli for 'Cooking Solo'
Sponsored by Laurie Watters and Associates
BEST PERFORMANCE $100
Ayesha Gibson for "The Retirement Plan"
Sponsored by Terry White Chemist
PEOPLE’S CHOICE $200
“Creek Geeks” by Andrew Robb and Jessica Gerger
Sponsored by Friends of BPACC
Thank you to our Judges, Krista Vendy and Bruce Hunt-Hughes, and to the
76 short film makers who submitted films to this year's festival.
76 short film makers who submitted films to this year's festival.
