- Winners of
the Life in Pictures short film competition announced
- Three
filmmakers honoured for their compelling depictions of ageing
Three
short films with compelling depictions of ageing have been named winners of the
2024 Life in Pictures short film competition.
The
winners were announced at a presentation screening at Luna Leederville this
evening, as part of the 2024 Revelation Perth International Film Festival
closing event.
Alex
Lippiatt was honoured in the under 17 years category for Lend a Hand, which tells the story of three
generations of one family who cook together at the Vincent Community Kitchen.
Andrea
Seno took out the 18-59 years category with Merilyn,
a film about budding actress Merilyn, 73, who recently started her acting
career in the Western Australian film industry.
Tanya
Swift won the 60-plus age category with her film Elderhood, which takes a
positive outlook on the ageing process.
The
Life in Pictures competition encourages people to reflect on society's views of
growing older and is a creative collaboration between the Department of
Communities and Revelation Perth International Film Festival.
Winners received prizes
of $500 cash, a $100 Camera Electronic voucher and two 2025 REV Festival 2025
Gold Passes valued at $500. The films are now available to view at https://www.revelationfilmfest.org/lifeinpictures/
Comments attributed to Seniors and
Ageing Minister Don Punch:
"Life
in Pictures has proven to be an innovative, highly successful project that
showcases the artistic and filmmaking skills of people of all ages, while
conveying strong and positive messages about ageing, and all the associated
challenges and joys.
"The
project stimulates discussions about positive ageing, celebrates the
achievements of older people and explores different perspectives on ageing.
"Congratulations
to the winners for their interesting and entertaining takes on ageing in our
community."
