AFIN 2020

Wrapped

78 recognised films. 20 countries. 24 awards. 25h 43m of cinema. The story of AFIN 2020.

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By the numbers

The year, measured

24 awards presented across 24 categories

13 winning films took home a trophy

20 countries represented on screen

25h 43m of cinema 61 of 78 films timed

AFIN 2020 recorded its 78 recognised works - the winners and nominees. "Awards presented" counts the 24 categories judged, the figure that stays comparable across all eight editions.

Still from The Mirror, AFIN. — AFIN 2020 on screen

The standout

The Mirror

Best Short Film
Best Young Artist
Best Cinematography
Best Film Editing
Best Sound
Best Visual Effects
Best Australian Actor
Best Australian Film

Australian Academy Cinema Television & Arts (AACTA) WINNER for Best Short Film When a young girl discovers a mysterious antique mirror in the basement of her ailing grandmother’s house, she accidentally opens a window between time that allows her to cross over into war-torn Nazi-occupied Poland. With wonderful performances from two remarkable newcomers - Ingrid Torelli (Suzi) and Amelia Westlake (Young Hilda).

From the Judges

Cinematography and direction give this short a polished, aesthetic beauty, its imagery and sound carrying real weight. Tender in its blend of fantasy and history, the film unfolds through a well-crafted story, warm performances, and writing that resonates.

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Stills from The Mirror.

Roll of honour