WA-made Three Summers, Ali’s Wedding, Australia Day and Jungle and will compete for the $100,000 film prize at this year’s CinefestOZ in WA’s South-West.
The prize was established to reward excellence in Australian filmmaking and is awarded by a five-member industry jury.
CinefestOZ Festival Chair Helen Shervington said the five person jury chaired by acclaimed film maker Scott Hicks had a tough task picking one winner.
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Minister for Culture and the Arts David Templeman said this year’s finalists showcased strong directors, many with ties to WA.
Ali’s Wedding is a comedy based on a true story, Australia Day explores racial tension and national identity, and Jungle is a harrowing adventure drama starring Daniel Radcliffe.
The program and ticket sales go live on July 28 at www.cinefestoz.com.
The festival runs from August 23-27.