The 12th Greek Student Short Film Festival of Sydney proved to be another highlight of the broader Greek Film Festival, with numerous students showcasing their works on the big screen in a fitting celebration of creativity and passion for the Greek language.
The event, organised by the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW and presented by Metaxa and Geocorp Finance, took centre stage at Palace Cinemas in Leichhardt on Sunday afternoon (27 October) as they screened ten short films made by the students.
The screening capped off a stellar effort from the kids as well as teachers, parents and grandparents that helped them in the making of the short films.
The youngsters were recognised with awards designated within the two categories (Primary and Secondary), with the GOC of NSW and Geocorp Finance contributing the funds to celebrate the prize-winning entries.
The prize winners were presented with their awards by Ioannis Mallikourtis (Consul General of Greece in Sydney), Harry Danalis (GOC NSW President), and Paris Georgiades (Geocorp Finance Owner).
Primary category winners:
1.”Η Φανέστρα της Κέρκυρας” by Phillip Skolarikis from St Spyridon College ($500 prize).
2.”Οι Σοφίες του παππού και της γιαγιάς” from the students of the GOC Summer Hill Greek afternoon School and their teachers Elena Matsouka and Michael Missos. The students that took part are George Markatos, Zoe Bekos, Alma Eliopoulos, Eleni Halatsis, Konstantinos Halatsis, Ava Voulgaropoulos, Atlas Voulgaropoulos, Peter Solbudak, Mathew Englezos Paton, Leon Dintignana. ($400 prize).
3.”Σαν της γιαγιάς το φαγητό δεν υπάρχει” from the Students of the Κοινότητα’s Clemton Park Tuesday Greek Afternoon School Year 5 Class and their teacher, Elena Matsouka. The students that took part are Petria Binios, Steve Skagias, Victoria Vasilopoulos, Anna Elefantis and Athina Karanasios. ($300 prize).
Secondary category winner:
1.”Οι στιγμές που μοιραστήκαμε” from the students of the GOC Clemton Park High School and their teacher, Vicki Tomaras. The students that took part are Lucas Kasadelis, Emmanuel Kasadelis, Lia Pappas and Athy Pappas. ($500 prize).
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