Watch the winning films from the 2021 Bell Shakespeare Shorts Festival. Thanks to our judging panel – Peter Evans (Artistic Director, Bell Shakespeare), Geraldine Hakewill (Actor), Hilary Bell (Writer), and Chris Tan (2020 Bell Shakespeare Shorts Festival winner) – who scored and gave feedback on all shortlisted films.
TOP SECONDARY FILM & CREATIVE VISION PRIZE
Fool For Hire – David Remm, Bowral High School NSW
TOP PRIMARY FILM & EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMANCE
The Writers’ Room – The McLean, McAlary and Buhagiar Families, NSW
EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMANCE
Homlet – Director Elliot Broome, Performed by Yesie Lin Viota, The University High School, Parkville VIC
EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMANCE Honourable Mention
Giulia Gets The Talk – Elisheba Femia, Beacon Hill NSW
EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTION
Violent Ends – Max Cadzow-Smith & Sam Parker, Gladstone QLD
EXCELLENCE IN STORYTELLING
MacBook – Perform Australia, Fyshwick ACT
CREATIVE VISION PRIZE Honourable Mention
Changelings - Epiphany Arts (Inner West Youth Theatre), Annandale NSW
COMMUNITY SPIRIT PRIZE
Meridah – Christmas Island District High School WA
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