12 Proposed Categories:
The 12 categories for the Quandamooka Film Festival were thoughtfully chosen with the guidance of Aura, the festival’s cheeky and brilliant AI Super Assistant, to celebrate Minjerribah’s unique culture, inspire creativity across all ages and skill levels, and highlight diverse storytelling through innovative and accessible filmmaking.
- Quandamooka Rising Star Award
Recognizing an emerging filmmaker whose work exemplifies creativity and storytelling.
Seeking Sponsorship by: Local cultural or community groups
- Minjerribah Storyteller Award
Recognizing an emerging filmmaker whose work exemplifies creativity and storytelling.
Seeking Sponsorship by: Straddie tourism operators, eco-tourism businesses, or local historical societies.
- Innovation in Film Award
Celebrating the creative use of technology, including AI, smartphone filmmaking, and experimental techniques.
Seeking Sponsorship by: Local tech-forward businesses or innovation funds.
- Community Connection Award
Awarded to the film that brings people together, explores themes of connection, or inspires community spirit.
Seeking Sponsorship by: Stradbroke Island businesses like cafes, arts and crafts shops, or local co-ops.
- Audience Choice Award
Chosen by the audience as the favorite film of the festival.
Seeking Sponsorship by: Island-based hospitality venues (like popular pubs or restaurants).
- Young Visionary Award
Recognizing outstanding work by a filmmaker under 25.
Seeking Sponsorship by: Local schools, youth clubs, or family-friendly businesses.
- Sustainability Storytelling Award
Awarded to the film that best addresses environmental or sustainability themes, a reflection of the island’s ecological significance.
Seeking Sponsorship by: Local eco-conscious organizations or businesses.
- Best Short Film
Open to all short films in the festival, judged on creativity, storytelling, and technical achievement.
Seeking Sponsorship by: Small independent local businesses like boutiques or bakeries.
- First-Time Filmmaker Award
Recognizing exceptional work from a filmmaker presenting their debut project.
Seeking Sponsorship by: Island mentorship or skill-building programs.
- Quandamooka Cultural Vision Award
Awarded to a film that uplifts or showcases Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices or culture.
Seeking Sponsorship by: Cultural preservation funds or local Aboriginal-owned businesses.
- Local Lens Award
Celebrating the best film by a filmmaker from Minjerribah or the wider Moreton Bay region.
Seeking Sponsorship by: Local council or chamber of commerce.
- Best Smartphone Film
Encouraging accessible and innovative filmmaking, awarded to the best film shot entirely on a smartphone.
Seeking Sponsorship by: Local mobile retailers or gadget repair shops.
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