Maleny SHS film festival win
THE 13th annual STUFFit Student Film Festival has come to a close, marking the end of an exceptional year filled with many highlights.
Billed as a cinematic celebration by and for student filmmakers worldwide, this year’s festival saw 88 films entered from Australia, Israel, Korea, Croatia, the UK, and the US—37 of them from the Sunshine Coast.
The event showcased a diverse range of creative talent. Of the 53 films selected by an expert judging panel, 20 finalist films were screened across 10 categories, culminating in an exciting event that continues to grow in prestige.
This year’s festival also launched its first Crew Intensive program in collaboration with QuEvents and celebrated the and other upcoming film competitions.
STUFFit celebrates not only the final product but also the journey of filmmaking, fostering creativity, teamwork, and leadership among teenage filmmakers.
Information and applications are open now for the 2025 film development program visit www.stuffitfilmfestival.com.
inaugural graduating class of Cert III Event students.
Among the standout achievements, students from Maleny State High School made an impressive mark. Luke and Kilian (students surnames withheld) won first place in the ‘Best Animation’ category for their short film Spotto, earning a $400 prize.
Mila claimed first place for ‘Best Music Video’ with her clip for Polyester Girl, also receiving $400.
Obi took first place in the ‘Best Senior Live Film’ category with his film The Countertop, winning a $600 prize. Millie, another Maleny SHS student, had her film screened in front of over 100 audience members during the Saturday evening event.
In addition to these wins, the Maleny SHS cohort acknowledged Claire and Louis for their outstanding acting performances and extended special thanks to alumni Lincoln Knight for his key role in running the live event on October 5.
The festival’s success was made possible by the contributions of many individuals and sponsors, including the high-calibre judging panel and the Sunshine Coast Screen Collective, the festival’s industry sponsor.
Karen Price, Maleny State High School’s Marketing and Events Officer, expressed pride in the students, saying, “Their success reflects the vibrant talent within our community, and we are excited to see what they create next.”
Looking ahead, students aspiring to follow in their footsteps should keep an eye on Film Freeway for next year’s STUFFit submissions
STUFFit winners Claire, Mila, Luke from Maleny State High.
