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49th CORK FILM FESTIVAL
AWARD WINNERS - COMPLETE LIST
JAMESON AWARD FOR BEST IRISH SHORT FILM
Cash award of 6,000 euro
UNDRESSING MY MOTHER, Directed by Ken Wardrop
'Special Mentions' in this category go to THE BOY WHO HAD
NO STORY, Directed by Aidan Hickey and DUBLIN 1, Directed
by Jason Tammemägi.
CLAIRE LYNCH AWARD FOR BEST FIRST SHORT BY AN IRISH DIRECTOR
SIX SHOOTER, Directed by Martin McDonagh
Special mention in this category goes to: TAKE IT BACK, Directed
by Viko Nikçi
AWARD FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM
Cash award of 4,000 euro
The award is divided Ex Aequo to
WASP, Directed by Andrea Arnold, England
POLISH YOUR SHOES, Directed by Sam Huntley, England
YOUTH JURY AWARD FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT
WASP, Directed by Andrea Arnold, England
GRADAM GAEL LINN FOR BEST IRISH LANGUAGE SHORT
Cash award of 3,000 euro
AN DÍOG IS FAIDE (THE LONGEST DITCH), Directed by Hugh
Farley
IRISH EXAMINER 'MADE IN CORK' AWARD
Cash award of 1,000 euro
MY FIRST MOTION PICTURE, Directed by Padraig Trehy
AUDIENCE AWARD FOR BEST IRISH SHORT
FLUENT DYSPHASIA, Directed by Daniel O'Hara
AUDIENCE AWARD FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT
UNDRESSING MY MOTHER, Directed by Ken Wardrop
'OUTLOOK' AWARD FOR BEST LESBIAN AND GAY FILM
EMBRASSER LES TIGRES (KISSING TIGERS), Directed Lussi-Modeste
Teddy, France
AWARD OF THE FESTIVAL
FROM ROOM TO ANOTHER, Directed by Risto-Pekka Blom, Finland
Described as a visual objection against similarity, this poetic
and original film reveals huge promise from this young Finnish
director
National Jury
| • CATHERINE HASKINS |
former Head of Theatrical Sales with Metrodome
Distribution |
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| • MEABH O'DONOVAN |
director of Short Circuit Films, UK
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| • ALI ROBERTSON |
Artistic Director of the Woodford Bourne
Cork Midsummer Festival |
NATIONAL JURY STATEMENT
We have had a tough time arriving at a decision for the Jameson
Award for Best Irish Short Film and the Clare Lynch Award
for Best First Irish Short. Before we get to those awards,
we wanted to highlight the wide range and high standard of
animation present at this year's festival, and we wanted to
give a Special Jury Mention for two animated titles which
stood out:
The first short used a different art form as inspiration by
taking a song and replicating its rhythm so successfully on
screen:
THE BOY WHO HAD NO STORY, by Aidan Hickey, from the song by
John Spillane. The second Special Jury Mention is for the
irrepressibly lively and fluent DUBLIN 1, by Jason Tammemägi.
Congratulations.
CLAIRE LYNCH AWARD FOR BEST FIRST SHORT BY AN IRISH DIRECTOR
The first films showed an extraordinary range of stories,
inspiration and talent. For its choreography and daring as
a first film, the Jury would like to commend Viko Nik¨i's
TAKE IT BACK.
For the Clare Lynch Award for Best First Irish Short, we
have chosen a film that brought us an extraordinary array
of characters. The combination of a sublime script with outstanding
performances, presented us with a film that was poignant,
funny and farcical. This film heralds the arrival of a big
talent in the film world. The award goes to Martin McDonagh's
SIX SHOOTER.
JAMESON AWARD FOR BEST IRISH SHORT FILM In his remarks
at the opening Gala, Mick Hannigan referred to the excellent
present state of health of the Irish Film Industry. After
watching 40 Irish short films of such ambition, range and
vitality, we can confidently assert that the future is also
in good hands.
We deliberated long and hard to find the winner of the Jameson
Award for Best Irish Short film, but the Jury unanimously
agreed that there could only be one winner. The award goes
to a sensitive and mature film which confidently handles potentially
uncomfortable subjects. We found this film a fresh, challenging
and deeply human portrait of an unforgettable character. We
are delighted to award this prize to a filmmaker who we think
will be recognised as a true artist in years to come. The
Jameson Award for Best Irish Short Film goes to Ken Wardrop
for UNDRESSING MY MOTHER.
International Jury
| • BARBARA ALBERT |
Film maker and subject of this year's 'Focus
On' programme. |
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| • MEGAN O'NEILL |
Director of Acquisitions for Atom Films
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| • SIMON FITZMAURICE |
Filmmaker and winner of 2003's Jameson Award
for his film 'Full Circle' |
INTERNATIONAL JURY STATEMENT
The Jury would like to thank Cork Film Festival for an excellent
selection of international short films.
They would like to offer a Special Jury Mention to:
UNDRESSING MY MOTHER, Directed by Ken Wardrop. This is the
portrait of a mother, told openly and without shame. It deals
in a simple and courageous manner with intimacy and the pain
that comes when you're missing someone you love.
BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM After much deliberation
and considering 72 short films, which comprehensively represented
an extensive range of impressive cinematic accomplishment,
the International Jury of the 49th Cork Film Festival decided
to share the award for Best International Short Film between
two films.
WASP, Dir by Andrea Arnold Without judgement, Wasp tells
the story of a single mother with four children. We believe
every detail, every drawing on the wall, every gesture. This
film deals intensely with longing and hunger. Told with suspense,
it is full of life and truth.
POLISH YOUR SHOES, Dir by Sam Huntley Full of love, this
film portrays with strong simplicity the filmmaker's grandfather
through they shared stories of his children. What it reveals
more than the character of a man, is the love of these children
for their father. Watching this film you are reminded how
much living has to do with stories and memories, both funny
and painful.
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