Nominations have been announced for the Australian International Documentary Conference Awards, to be held next month in Melbourne.
Amongst the candidates are My Name is Gulpilil, The School That Tried to End Racism, Brazen Hussies and See What You Made Me Do.
Former ScreenHub editor and funding bodies stalwart David Tiley (pictured) has also been honoured with the 2022 Stanley Hawes Award -congrats!
Natasha Gadd, CEO/Creative Director, AIDC, said, “After the extraordinary response to the inaugural AIDC Awards in 2021, it was clear that our industry is wholeheartedly embracing a new initiative that celebrates and acknowledges the craft and talent of Australian documentary and factual content. We are so excited to once again present the AIDC Awards to recognise excellence in our field across six categories. We congratulate the 21 nominees for their achievements and thank our generous partners, the Awards jurors and the pre-selection committee members who have contributed to this year’s AIDC 2022 Awards.”
TV and related nominees:
Best Feature Documentary
I’m Wanita Matthew Walker, Carolina Sorensen, Clare Lewis, Tait Brady | People Productions, 2020
My Name is Gulpilil Molly Reynolds, Peter Djigirr, David Gulpilil, Rolf de Heer | Vertigo Productions & ABCG Film, 2021
The Bowraville Murders Allan Clarke, Stefan Moore, Dan Goldberg, Susan Lambert, Adam Kay | Mint Pictures & Jumping Dog Productions, 2021
Valerie Taylor: Playing With Sharks Bettina Dalton, Sally Aitken | Wildbear Entertainment, 2021
Best Documentary/Factual Series
Laura’s Choice Sam Lara, Cathy Henkel, Ryan Hodgson, Melissa Kelly | Virgo Productions, 2021
Life in Colour with David Attenborough Adam Geiger, Colette Beaudry, Sharmila Choudury | Sealight Pictures And Humble Bee Films, 2021
The School That Tried to End Racism John Karabelas, Deb Spinocchia, Johnny Lowry | Screentime Australia, 2021
See What You Made Me Do Tosca Looby, Karina Holden | Northern Pictures, 2021
Best Documentary/Factual Single
Brazen Hussies Catherine Dwyer, Andrea Foxworthy, Philippa Campey | Film Camp, 2020
Our African Roots Santilla Chingaipe, Tony Jackson, David Collins | Chemical Media, 2021
Stackorama! Scott Baskett, Jared Nicholson, Naomi Just, Gene Geoffrey | Run Wild Productions, 2021
2022 Stanley Hawes Award
The winner of this year’s Stanley Hawes Award is screen journalist, David Tiley.
AIDC said in a statement, “An indefatigable champion of documentary and factual production, and one of our most passionate grassroots commentators on the screen business, David has long been a singular voice in the Australian media. Throughout his career, David has worked tirelessly in roles at Film Victoria, the Australian Film Commission, AFTRS, and ScreenHub – acting as editor since 2005 before becoming the Content Lead for Film in 2021. With this award, AIDC acknowledges his outstanding contribution to the Australian documentary and factual sector.
“I am so happy with this I can’t uncurl my toes. And really delighted that the Stanley Hawes Award recognises that documentary is a broad passion and not just a bunch of shows,” said David Tiley.
“I am so honoured, and relieved, that wordsmiths are seen as part of the movement.”
The Stanley Hawes Award was established in 1997 to honour documentary producer and director Stanley Hawes, Producer-in-Chief of the Australian National Film Board and Commonwealth Film Unit from 1946-1969 – and recognises the significant support he gave independent filmmakers in the documentary sector. Since its inception, 23 recipients have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the documentary and factual sector in the tradition of Stanley Hawes. The recipient receives a $5,000 cash prize.