Voting closes this Monday in the 2015 MyState Student Film Festival People’s Choice Award, with
Tasmania’s most talented student film makers competing for over $10 000 in cash and prizes.

A total of 138 short films have been submitted this year from schools and students across Tasmania,
and all the entries are available to view at the MyState Student Film Festival YouTube channel.

To vote in the People’s Choice Awards, viewers simply need to give their favourite short films a
‘thumbs up’ on the MyState Student Film Festival YouTube page, before entries close at 12 noon this
Monday, 23 November.

The People’s Choice Award will be announced as a part of the MyState Student Film Festival red
carpet event, on Thursday, 3 December at the Theatre Royal – where our state’s budding film talent
will have their work screened to fellow film makers, parents, teachers and industry figures, including
the Festival’s judges.

Head Judge Graham Gates, one of Tasmania’s best-known screen industry figures, former Screen
Tasmania board member and former chair of Wide Angle Tasmania, said the Festival played a vital
role for Tasmania’s screen industry.

“The MyState Student Film Festival has been one of the best things to have ever happened in the
film industry in Tasmania,” Mr Gates said.

“As students develop their craft through school and college, there are very limited opportunities to
show their work to the public, which is why the Festival is such a wonderful platform for our
emerging film makers to be seen.

“Because the MyState Student Film Festival is offered across all levels of education, some of our
entrants have been making films since 2003, which is just amazing.

“With Tropfest facing an uncertain future, the role of the MyState Student Film Festival is more
important than ever.”

MyState General Manager Product and Marketing, Chris Thornton, said the festival is part of
MyState’s commitment to nurturing the talent of Tasmania’s youth.

“The MyState Student Film Festival has grown from strength to strength over the past 13 years and
we’re amazed at the quality of the films that continues to strengthen each year,” Mr Thornton said.

“We’re aware that the Festival is integrated into many school curriculums and learning programs, teaching students important skills in creative writing, communications, teamwork and time management.
Find out more and register for free tickets to the MyState Student Film Festival red carpet event at mystatefilmfestival.com.au
MyState General Manager Product and Marketing, Chris Thornton