30th Annual ROSCO Awards
On Thursday 5th November, Rosny College celebrated the 30th Annual ROSCO Awards at the Wrest Point Showroom. The annual event showcased the work of students from the Media Production Foundation 2C, Media Production 3C, Certificate III in Screen and Media and Certificate IV in Screen and Media. Hosted by Nina D and Paul D, the event was a highlight of the year with an oustanding number of films, commercials and documentaries nominated in various categories.
The judging panel consisting of Pete Curtis (Australian Cinematography Society Tasmanian Branch President and ABC Cameraman), Andrew Walton (Channel 7Tasmania Camera Op), Matt Boden (Composer/UTAS Conservatorium of Music Composition Lecturer), Sara Cooper (Tasmanian Actor/Managing Director of Cooper Screen Academy) and Graham Gates (Rosny Media teacher 1990 - 2012/producer and director) spent 5 hours selecting the winners across a range of caterogories. A testament to the quality of the work students produced.
Congratulations to all students who were nominated and to the winners listed below.
| Best Commercial |
HONORABLE MENTION – Harry H for Twinings Infused Tea WINNER - Dairy Milk Bubbly by Morgan L |
| Best Supporting Actor |
HONORABLE MENTIONS: Erica K (Umbra) and Alyssa C (Sabotage) WINNER: Felipe S – The Colour of Blood |
| Best Male Actor |
HONORABLE MENTIONS: Jacob F (Conformity) and Jake T (9 Years Later) WINNER: Bryce T-W - If Only I WINNER: Sam T - Umbra |
| Best Female Actor |
HONORABLE MENTIONS: Ami M (Sabotage) and Logan L (The Colour of Blood) WINNER: Laska D – Magnus Ludo |
| Best Original Score |
HONORABLE MENTION: Ellis S (If Only I) WINNER: Conformity – Callum H |
| Best Sound Design |
WINNER: Emma N for Umbra |
| Emerging Documentary Maker |
WINNER: Hamish W for “Ryakyn” A story of modern karate |
| Emerging Talent |
WINNERS: Morgan L and Tobias H |
| Best Editor |
HONORABLE MENTION: Jorgia G (Defeat) WINNER: Ellis S for If Only I |
| Best Original Screenplay |
WINNER: Magnus Ludo – Nina D-K WINNER: 9 Years Later – Oscar R |
| Best Art Direction |
HONORABLE MENTION: Oliver C/Tom R (The Colour of Blood) WINNER: Patrick N - Conformity |
| Best Production Manager |
WINNER: Tom R – for the management of his own and a large number of other student films |
| Best Cinematography |
HONORABLE MENTION: Paul D (The Colour of Blood/Umbra) WINNER: Tom R – Conformity/If Only I WINNER: Cameron S – Erratum |
| Best Director |
WINNER: Nina D-K – for Magnus Ludo |
| Best Drama Production |
WINNER: If Only I – Ellis S WINNER: Conformity – Patrick N |
| THE GRAHAM GATES PERPETUAL AWARD FOR 2020 |
WINNER: 9 Years Later – Oscar R |
Some of the films mentioned above have been entered into the MyState Film Festival. You can access them here:
