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Antipodean Film Festival

{{Short description|Film festival of Australasian films held in St Tropez, France}}

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The Antipodean Film Festival{{cite web | title=Antipodean Film Festival 2020, Saint Tropez | website=See Saint Tropez | date=25 September 2020 | url=https://www.seesainttropez.com/events/calendar/antipodean-film-festival | access-date=25 May 2022}}{{cite web | title=Antipodean Film Festival blossoms in St Tropez with a strong indigenous presence | website=Ruby TV | date=29 September 2010 | url=https://www.rubytv.net/antipodean-film-festival-blossoms-in-st-tropez-with-a-strong-indigenous-presence/ | access-date=25 May 2022}} ({{langx|fr|Rencontres internationales du cinéma des Antipodes}}), variously referred to as Festival des Antipodes,{{cite web | title=Cinéma - Festival des Antipodes - Festival Saint-Tropez | website=Golfe de Saint-Tropez Tourisme | url=https://www.golfe-saint-tropez-information.com/en/animation/cultural/saint-tropez/cinema-festival-des-antipodes-5883151 | access-date=25 May 2022}}{{cite web | title=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) | website=FilmInk | date=16 October 2017 | url=https://www.filmink.com.au/public-notice/award-list-19th-festival-des-antipodes-annual-meeting-australian-nz-film-held-9-15th-october-closed-saturday-evening-saint-tropez-france/ | access-date=25 May 2022}} Antipodes International Film Festival,{{cite web | title=Antipodes International Film Festival, Saint-Tropez | website=Australia now France 2021–22 | date=27 May 2021 | url=https://france.celebrateaustralianow.com/event/rencontres-internationales-du-cinema-des-antipodes-saint-tropez/ | access-date=25 May 2022}} Antipodes Film Festival Saint Tropez,{{cite web | title=Antipodes Film Festival Saint Tropez: winners announced | website=ScreenHub Australia | date=29 October 2013 | url=https://www.screenhub.com.au/news/features/antipodes-film-festival-saint-tropez-winners-announced-242165-1389316/ | access-date=25 May 2022}} Saint Tropez Film Festival{{cite web | title=Festivals and markets: Saint Tropez Film Festival | website=Screen Australia | date=23 April 2019 | url=https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/festivals-and-markets/festival-profiles/f/8518 | access-date=25 May 2022}} and other variations, is a film festival showcasing New Zealand and Australian films, held annually in St Tropez in France since 1999.{{cite web | title=19th International Cinema of the Antipodes Festival, Saint Tropez | website=Honest History | date=26 September 2017 | url=https://honesthistory.net.au/wp/19th-international-cinema-of-the-antipodes-festival-saint-tropez/ | access-date=25 May 2022}}

Most of the events take place at the Renaissance Cinema on Place des Lices in Saint Tropez.{{cite web | title=Antipodean Film Festival | website=Rencontres Internationales du Cinéma des Antipodes | url=http://www.festivaldesantipodes.com/index.php/en/ | access-date=25 May 2022}} The event, which runs for three days, includes a Junior Antipodes section and a feature film competition.

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.{{cite web | title=About | website=Australia now France 2021–22 | date=13 October 2021 | url=https://france.celebrateaustralianow.com/about-current/ | access-date=25 May 2022}}

Awards

Many prizes have been awarded since the second edition of the event in 2000. There were no awards given in 2001 or 2020.{{cite web | title=All the Awards from Festival des Antipodes | website=Rencontres Internationales du Cinéma des Antipodes | url=http://www.festivaldesantipodes.com/index.php/en/alltheawards | access-date=26 February 2024}} Former jury members include Bryan Brown, Stéphane Audran, Anthony La Paglia, Tina Arena, Phillip Noyce, Jean-Loup Dabadie, Bruce Beresford, Julie Ferrier, Greta Scacchi, Fred Schepisi, Miranda Otto, Nadia Tass, and many others.

=Grand Prix Best Feature Film=

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

=Best Actor=

Best Actor (Meilleur Acteur) was created in 2001.

=Best Actress=

Best Actress (Meilleur Actrice) was created in 2001.

=Audience Award=

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:

=Nicholas Baudin Award, Best Short Film=

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/ Nicholas Baudin Prize,{{cite web | title=2021 Palmares | website=Rencontres Internationales du Cinéma des Antipodes | date=25 May 2022 | url=http://www.festivaldesantipodes.com/index.php/en/ | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220525041920/http://www.festivaldesantipodes.com/index.php/en/ | archive-date=25 May 2022 | url-status=live | access-date=26 May 2022}} (Prix Nicolas Baudin, Meilleur Court Métrage) has been awarded each year since 2002, named in honour of French explorer Nicholas Baudin. {{as of|2024}} it is supported by the Woodside Valley Foundation.

=20th Anniversary Award=

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

=Audience Award, Short Film=

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.

References

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External links

  • {{official|http://www.festivaldesantipodes.com/index.php/en/}}

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Category:1999 establishments in France

Category:Film festivals established in 1999