Griffith Film School has scored a record 10 nominations at this year’s Australian Teachers of Media (ATOM) awards.
The awards, established in 1982, recognise the best Australian and New Zealand screen content from film schools and screen industry professionals.
Acting Head of Griffith Film School, Professor Trish FitzSimons, said the strong showing reflected the calibre of talent nurtured at GFS.
“We are very proud of what our students, graduates and faculty members are producing, and are delighted to see their work recognised at this level,” she said.
“ATOM is the second-longest running film and media awards in Australia, behind the AFI/AACTA Awards.
“Competitions like this allow our filmmakers to make industry connections and build a wider audience for their work.”
Among the projects recognised was She’s Not There, nominated for Best Experimental Film.
The pioneering film was conceived by Griffith Film School animation lecturers Dr Peter Moyes and Dr Louise Harvey.
Motion capture technology, a live orchestra and the skills of a