Prizes and Categories 2023


NOVA EMPLOYMENT CHOICE AWARD - (Australian entries)

  • Winner - Brand New Toyota Corolla Courtesy of Noble Toyota

    *The NOVA Employment team select their favourite entry in the 2023 festival that best suits the Focus on Ability theme. All Australian submissions are eligible.

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    AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND SCHOOL SECTION

    Judges Choice - Official Selection Documentary

    Winner
    - Toshiba Package worth $7,500
    - A 2hr Group Career Session with Niyati Libotte
    - A 2hr Group Career Session with Christopher Hall from Healing Humanity Productions

    Judges Choice - Official Selection Short Film

    Winner
    - $5,000 Cash Prize courtesy of Norths Collective
    - A 2hr Create Your Own Content Session with Robbie Ryde from Ryde Entertainment
    - A 2hr Group Career Session with Tony Gardiner

    Most Online Votes (Short Film or Documentary)

    Winner
    - $3,000 Cash courtesy of Gregory Hills Hotel
    - $3,500 Harvey Norman voucher

    Best Teen Actor in School Short Film

    Winner
    - Empowering The Teen - (Full Year Program) (Scholarship 2024) Courtesy of AAFTA
    - 1 x Career Consult Meeting with Diversity Creative Management
    - 2 x 1hr Coaching Sessions with Andy McPhee

    NOVA Employment School Choice Awards

  • 5x Winner"s - $1000 Cash

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    AUSTRALIAN OPEN SECTION

    Judges Choice - Official Selection Short Film

    Winner
    - $5,000 cash prize Courtesy of Your Local Club
    - LG Package - LG 65 inch 4k Smart OLED EVO TV & LG 3.1.3CH 400W Dolby Atmos Wi-Fi Soundbar - Valued at $5999
    - 4 x 1hr Career Sessions with Jessica Orcsik from Diversity Pictures
    - Create Your Own Content Course Courtesy of AAFTA
    - One Year membership to Sundance Collaboration - Courtesy of Diversity Pictures
    - 2 x 1hr Career Sessions with Heidi Lee Douglas
    - 2 x 1hr Career Sessions with Julie Kalceff

    Judges Choice - Official Selection Documentary

    Winner
    - $5,000 cash prize Courtesy of The Epping Club
    - 2 x 1hr Group Career Sessions with Niyati Libotte
    - 2 x 1hr Career Sessions with Christopher Hall from Healing Humanity Productions
    - 2 x 1hr Career Sessions with Heidi Lee Douglas

    Most Online Votes - (Short Film or Documentary)

    Winner
    - $5000 cash prize Courtesy of Australia Post

    Judges Choice - Best Screen Writer

    Winner
    - 4 x 1hr Writing & Mentoring Sessions with Award Winning Director Jessica Orcsik from Diversity Pictures
    - 2 x 1 Writing & Mentoring Sessions with Kimberly Cooper from Diversity Pictures
    - 2 x 1h Screenwriting mentorship with Ally Burnham ("Unsound" Screenwriter)
    - Written feedback on a piece of writing, as well as a 60 minute zoom feedback session with WestWords


    Best Actor in Short Film

    Winner
    - Empowering The Artist & Truth In Performance Package Courtesy of AAFTA
    - Ability First Online Course with Andy McPhee
    - 2 x Private Acting Coaching with Robbie Ryde from AAFTA
    - 1 x Career Consult Meeting with Jodie Morgan at Diversity Creative
    - 2 x 1hr Coaching Sessions with Andy McPhee

    Judges Choice - Best Director

    Winner
    - 2 x 1hr Career Sessions with Tony Gardiner
    - 2 x 1hr Career Sessions with Julie Kalceff
    - 2 x 1hr Career Sessions with Shannon DeVido


    Best Producer Australia Award - (Short Film or Documentary)

    Winner
    - 4 x 1hr Career Development Sessions with Jessica Orcsik from Diversity Pictures
    - 2 x 1hr Mentoring Session with Award Winning Australian Producer Judi Levine from Such Much Films.


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    INTERNATIONAL SECTION (Outside of Australia)

    Judges Choice - Official Selection Short Film

    Winner
    - $5,000 AUD Courtesy of EY
    - Empowering The Artist Online Mentorship Courtesy of AAFTA
    - Zoom meeting with an International Producer Courtesy of Healing Humanity Productions & Diversity Entertainment

    Runner Up
    - Empowering The Artist Online Mentorship Courtesy of AAFTA

    Judges Choice - Official Selection Documentary

    Winner
    - $5,000 AUD Courtesy of Chatswood RSL
    - Create Your Own Content Course Online Courtesy of AAFTA
    - Zoom meeting with an International Producer Courtesy of Healing Humanity Productions & Diversity Entertainment

    Runner Up
    - Create Your Own Content Course Online Courtesy of AAFTA

    Most International Online Votes

    Winner
    - $5,000 AUD Courtesy of NOVA Employment
    - Create Your Own Content Course Online Courtesy of AAFTA