This year the festival received over 500 fashion film submissions from around the globe, which were all evaluated against strict set criteria by a panel of industry judges. Only 12 films made the final cut, with category winners each receiving a trophy designed by industrial designer Chris Jones.
The theme was ‘Bespoke’, which was reflected across every element from talking mannequins, a revolving static fashion show to selected films which were screened on large screens throughout the venue, offering a completely unique, engaging sensory extravaganza.
The winners on the night were:
• Best Picture – The Good Italian;
• Best Cinema – The Good Italian;
• Best Actor – The Good Italian;
• Best Make-up – Interloper;
• Young Designer Fashion Film – White on White;
• Best Director – Boys of Soweto;
• Emerging Talent – Irreversible;
• Best Art Direction – The Three Wives;
• Best Sound – G Spot; and
• Best Fashion – The Chase.
The highlight and grand prize on the night was the Mercedes-Benz Award with Edward and Ash Winter of Winterstone Productions in LA walking away with $10,000 for their submission – ‘Bespoke’.
Three lucky guests won sparkling diamonds on the night, courtesy of a lucky draw sponsored by Diamond Works.
Included in the evening was a spotlight on the exceptional work of photographer Rankin who received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his important contribution to the world of fashion films.
