Antipodean Film Festival

Film festival of Australasian films held in St Tropez, France

The Antipodean Film Festival[1][2] (French: Rencontres internationales du cinéma des Antipodes), variously referred to as Festival des Antipodes,[3][4] Antipodes International Film Festival,[5] Antipodes Film Festival Saint Tropez,[6] Saint Tropez Film Festival[7] and other variations, is a film festival showcasing New Zealand and Australian films, held annually in St Tropez in France since 1999.[8]

Most of the events take place at the Renaissance Cinema on Place des Lices in Saint Tropez.[9] The event, which runs for three days, includes a Junior Antipodes section and a feature film competition.[5]

The 2021 edition was given the label "Australia Now France 2021-2022", making it part of a celebration of many aspects of Australia in France which includes projects and collaborations throughout the country.[10]

## Awards

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Many prizes have been awarded since the second edition of the event in 2000. There were no awards given in 2001 or 2020.[11] Former jury members include Bryan Brown, Stéphane Audran, Anthony La Paglia, Tina Arena, Phillip Noyce, Jean-Loup Dabadie, Bruce Beresford, Julie Ferrier,[5] Greta Scacchi, Fred Schepisi, Miranda Otto, Nadia Tass, and many others.[11]

### Grand Prix Best Feature Film

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The Jury Grand Prix, Best Feature film[11] (Le Grand Prix du Jury, Meilleur Long Métrage) was awarded in 2000, 2006–2019, and from 2021. The following films won the award:

* 2000: Innocence by Paul Cox – AUS; & Ça ira mieux demain by Jeanne Labrune \- FR
* Mention: The Price of Milk by Harry Sinclair – NZ
* 2006: 10 Canoes by Rolf De Heer – AUS
* 2007: Lucky Miles by Michael James Rowland – AUS
* Mention: Noise by Matthew Saville \- AUS
* 2008: The Bet by Mark Lee – AUS
* 2009: Samson and Delilah by Warwick Thornton – AUS
* 2010: Beautiful Kate by Rachel Ward – AUS
* 2011: Lou by Belinda Chayko – AUS
* 2012: The King Is Dead! by Rolf De Heer – AUS
* 2013: How to Meet Girls from a Distance by Dean Hewison – NZ
* Mention: Mystery Road by Ivan Sen – AUS
* 2014: Canopy by Aaron Wilson \- AUS
* 2015: The Dark Horse by James Napier Robertson \- NZ
* 2016: Pawno by Paul Ireland \- AUS
* 2017: Jasper Jones by Rachel Perkins \- AUS
* Mention: The Pā Boys by Himiona Grace - NZ
* 2018:West of Sunshine by Jason Raftopoulos \- AUS
* 2019: Waru by Ainsley Gardiner, Casey Kaa, Renae Maihi, Awanui Simich-Pene, Briar Grace-Smith, Paula Whetu Jones, Chelsea Winstanley, Katie Wolfe \- NZ
* Mention: Brothers' Nest by Clayton Jacobson
* 2020: No jury
* 2021: Bellbird by Hamish Bennett \- NZ
* 2022: The Drover's Wife by Leah Purcell \- AUS
* 2023: Limbo by Ivan Sen \- AUS & Millie Lies Low by Michelle Savill - NZ

### Best Actor

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Best Actor[11] (Meilleur Acteur) was created in 2001.[11]

### Best Actress

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Best Actress[11] (Meilleur Actrice) was created in 2001.[11]

### Audience Award

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The Audience Award for Best Feature Film (Prix du Public, du Meilleur Long Métrage) has been awarded since 2000. The winners of this prize include:[11]

* 2000 : The Monkey's Mask by Samantha Lang \- AUS
* 2001 : No award
* 2002 : Beneath Clouds by Ivan Sen \- AUS
* 2003 : Horseplay by Stavros Kazantzidis \- AUS
* 2004 : Fracture by Larry Parr \- NZ
* 2005 : Oyster Farmer by Anna Reeves & The Climb by Bob Swaim – AUS / NZ
* 2006 : Number 2 by Toa Frazer \- NZ
* 2007 : Clubland by Cherie Nowland \- AUS
* 2008 : Black Balloon by Elissa Down \- AUS
* 2009 : The Strength of Water by Armağan Ballantyne \- NZ
* 2010 : The Waiting City by Claire McCarthy - AUS
* 2011 : Face to Face by Michael Rymer – AUS
* 2012 : Red Dog by Kriv Stenders – AUS
* 2013 : Last Dance by David Pulbrook – AUS
* 2014 : Healing by Craig Monahan – AUS
* 2015 : Paper Planes by Robert Connolly - AUS
* 2016 : Last Cab to Darwin by Jeremy Sims \- AUS
* 2017 : Jasper Jones by Rachel Perkins \- AUS
* Mention : The Pā Boys by Himiona Grace \- NZ
* 2018 : Three Wise Cousins by Stallone Vaiaoga-Ioasa \- NZ
* 2019 : Ladies in Black by Bruce Beresford \- AUS
* 2020 : No award
* 2021 : High Ground by Stephen M. Johnson \- AUS
* 2022 : How to Please a Woman by Renée Webster \- AUS
* 2023 : Sweet As by Jub Clerc \- AUS

### Nicholas Baudin Award, Best Short Film

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Best Short Film (Prix du Meilleur Court Métrage) was awarded in 2000. There was no award for a short film in 2001. The Nicholas Baudin Award[11]/ Nicholas Baudin Prize,[12] (Prix Nicolas Baudin, Meilleur Court Métrage) has been awarded each year since 2002, named in honour of French explorer Nicholas Baudin. As of 2024[update] it is supported by the Woodside Valley Foundation.[11]

### 20th Anniversary Award

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The 20th Anniversary Award for Best Antipodes' Short Film[11] (Prix du 20ème anniversaire pour le meilleur court métrage des Antipodes) was awarded to The Virgin, made by Jack Yabsley.[11]

### Audience Award, Short Film

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The Audience Award, Australian Short Film Today (Prix du Public, Australian Short Film Today) has been awarded since 2020, but there was no award in 2023.[11]

## References

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1. ^ "Antipodean Film Festival 2020, Saint Tropez". See Saint Tropez. 25 September 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
2. ^ "Antipodean Film Festival blossoms in St Tropez with a strong indigenous presence". Ruby TV. 29 September 2010. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
3. ^ "Cinéma - Festival des Antipodes - Festival Saint-Tropez". Golfe de Saint-Tropez Tourisme. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
4. ^ "Award List: The 19th festival des Antipodes, the annual meeting of Australian and NZ film which was held from 9 to 15th october, has closed Saturday evening in Saint-Tropez (France)". FilmInk. 16 October 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
5. ^ a b c "Antipodes International Film Festival, Saint-Tropez". Australia now France 2021–22. 27 May 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
6. ^ "Antipodes Film Festival Saint Tropez: winners announced". ScreenHub Australia. 29 October 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
7. ^ "Festivals and markets: Saint Tropez Film Festival". Screen Australia. 23 April 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
8. ^ "19th International Cinema of the Antipodes Festival, Saint Tropez". Honest History. 26 September 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
9. ^ "Antipodean Film Festival". Rencontres Internationales du Cinéma des Antipodes. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
10. ^ "About". Australia now France 2021–22. 13 October 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
11. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "All the Awards from Festival des Antipodes". Rencontres Internationales du Cinéma des Antipodes. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
12. ^ "2021 Palmares". Rencontres Internationales du Cinéma des Antipodes. 25 May 2022. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2022.

## External links

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* Official website