Category: 2024 Judges

Finalists for the 2024 Benalla Shorts

23/10/2024

Thank you to all 76 entrants in the 2024 Benalla Shorts Film Festival. And thank you to our Judges Krista Vendy and Bruce Hunt-Hughes for their efforts in judging the competition.

Finalists for the 2024 Benalla Shorts Film Festival are;

She Made It Series: Women In QLD Manufacturing Ep 1 (4:45)
1. Director Caitlin Johnston, Queensland
Creek Greeks (5:32)
1. Directors Andrew Robb and Jessica Gerger, Victoria
Collage (9:51)
1. Director Marius Conrotto, Spain
The Hunt (9:28)
1. Director Rachel Tierney, Victoria
Trail Of Dilemma (9:18)
1. Director Hayley Warnock, Victoria
The Retirement Plan (14:56)
1. Director John Erasmus, Victoria
Beautiful Storm (8:07)
1. Director Yanni Dellaportas, Victoria
Sock's Manifesto (3:30)
1. Angeliki Pardalidou, Greece
Cooking Solo (8:17)
1. Director Nathalie Cerritelli, Victoria

There will be two screenings on Sunday November 10 at the Benalla Cinema 14 Mair Street Benalla. The Premiere Screening at 3pm will be followed by a Second Screening at 6.30pm.

Prior to the Screening a short film Gitar will be screened featuring our judge Bruce Hunt-Hughes.

Purchase tickets for the 6.30pm screening online at www.benallacinema.com.au or purchase at the Benalla Cinema, Mair Street Benalla.

2024 Judges

17/7/2024

KRISTA VENDY

Krista is an Australian actress known for her roles on TV shows including Neighbours, where she played teacher “Tess Bell”.

Krista has guest starred in TV roles in Australia and the USA.

Her film credits include The Writer, Fat Pizza, Horse Play and The Incredible Hulk.

Krista has balanced her acting and modelling with a lifelong interest in charity.

Our new Judge in 2024 is Bruce Hunt-Hughes

BRUCE HUNT HUGHES

Bruce holds a Bachelor Arts from the University of Western Australia and is also a graduate of the National Institute of the Dramatic Arts.(NIDA). He is a highly-regarded facilitator and coach, who bases his work on more than 20 years of experience as a professional actor.

His extensive experience working in theatre and on screen, includes a season with “The Streetcar named Desire” in London.

Bruce is a mainstay of Australian television and is known for his roles in “A Country Practice”, “Halifax F.P”, “HOWZAT Kerry Packer War” , “ The Portable Door” and many more.
Film credits include “The Man From Snowy River”, Ghost Rider”, ”Darkness Falls”, “The Visitors” and “Rush”.

Finalists for the 2024 Benalla Shorts

2024 Judges

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