Cause Film Festival 2019 Films

These are the Cause Film Festival 2019 award winners!

BEST FILM

The horses

CAUSE: Thoroughbred and Veteran Welfare Alliance

The Horses is about transformation and getting a second chance in life. Max, a Timor Federal police officer, remembers a steel container full of dead bodies and the stench that clings to his memory. It is something he’ll never forget. This short film shines a light on the stigma associated with mental illness and how to overcome Post Traumatic Stress Disorder through retraining an ex-racehorse Bazaconi with horseman Scott Brodie. It is a message of hope for veterans and their families through the work of Thoroughbred & Veteran Welfare Alliance as they continue to help more veterans and ex-racehorses each year.

Nick Barkla: Director/Writer/Producer
Robert Drane: Writer

The director is currently fundraising to make a longer version of The Horses called The Healing. Read more and support them here: https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/the-healing/

RUNNER UP BEST FILM & MOST UPLIFTING FILM

MILLY (The Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide)

The definition of hero is a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

Just over two years ago, Ali and Tom heard those agonising, heartbreaking words that no parent ever wants to hear. At just five years old, Milly was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL).

Milly, with the support of her parents Ali and Tom, younger brother, Archie, and older sister, Alani, spent the last two and a half years fighting ALL. A film of hope, determination and courage; Milly teaches the viewers the true definition of a hero.

Lily Drummond: Director/Writer/Producer

2ND RUNNER UP BEST FILM

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD (279 public votes)

end child sacrifice (droplets in a stream)

In parts of Uganda, Child Sacrifice is a new phenomenon masquerading as old tradition. These are the stories of people affected by Child Sacrifice and the people behind the organisation trying to put an end to this modern evil.

Nick Andrews: Director

STARCENTRAL BEST ACTOR AWARD - BRETT WHITTINGHAM

2019 FINALISTS

ARLO (Twenty ten)

It is a relaxing Sunday morning. Drew and Liesel relax with books while their son, Arlo, happily runs around the backyard in his favourite fairy dress. Then there is a knock at the door, a surprise visit from Liesel's conservative parents...

Wayne Tunks: Director/Writer/Producer
Nicholas Price: Producer

Guest of Honor (american heart association)

Struck by tragedy, a married couple goes ahead with their anniversary party, when an unusual guest arrives.

Lisa Belcher: Write/Director/Producer
Christian Olteanu: Producer
Lukas Hassel: Writer