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Scoop
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Doc Edge Awards 2025: Mighty Indeed And The Pool Take Top Honours And Oscar® Consideration
On Thursday evening Doc Edge held their annual awards as part of the 2025 Doc Edge Festival at The Grand Millennium Hotel in Auckland. Twenty-four awards were announced to honour and celebrate the superb documentaries and filmmakers, from both New Zealand and internationally, participating in this year's programme. Doc Edge is an Academy Awards qualifying festival for feature and short documentary films. The winners of Best NZ Short, NZ Feature, International Feature and International Short are eligible for consideration for the 2026 Academy Awards. Mighty Indeed from New Zealand director Vanessa Wells and The Pool by Australian filmmaker Ian Darling emerged as the night's most awarded films, with Wells' taking out two awards and Darling's film taking home three. Mighty Indeed was awarded Best New Zealand Feature and Best Director. The film follows three women working in Antarctica across four decades, exploring science, climate, and survival in one of the world's harshest environments. The jury praised the work for its 'quiet strength, emotional depth, and clear directorial vision, gracefully executed.' Wildboy by Brando Yelavich and Toby Schmutzler received Best Editing and Best Cinematography, with the jury applauding 'its relentless commitment to capturing both nature in all its grandeur and personal challenges in all their intimacy'. Three Days in February directed by Serena Stevenson was awarded Best Sound, with the jury noting its 'evocative, immersive, and emotional aural design that transports the viewer to a magical place outside of time and day-to-day drudgery.' Little Potato, directed by Chen Chen, won Best New Zealand Short for what the jury described as 'artistic photography, an unflinching camera, and bravery and vulnerability in sharing intimate moments about a sensitive topic often kept behind closed doors.' The Best New Zealand Emerging Filmmaker award went to Caleb Young for Nothing is Impossible: The Primanavia Story and Best Tertiary Film was awarded to Ally, directed by Evienne Jones from the University of Canterbury. Best International Feature went to The Pool (Australia), directed by Ian Darling. The jury described it as ' a compelling and beautifully crafted work that transforms a seemingly simple subject into a powerful exploration of the human condition,'. The film also took our Best International Editing and Best International Cinematography. The Dating Game (United States), directed by Violet Du Feng, was awarded Best International Director and received a Special Mention for Best International Short. The jury praised the film for 'delivering on all fronts – from strong casting and beautiful cinematography to mindful editing, a remarkable achievement from a director to watch.' On Healing Land, Birds Perch (USA/Vietnam), directed by Naja Phm Lockwood, won Best International Short and In Waves and War took out Best International Sound. Ruby Chen, the previously announced recipient of the Doc Edge Superhero Award, was celebrated and formally presented with her award on the night. Ruby Chen is a tireless advocate for independent storytellers, she has played a pivotal role in elevating the global presence of Chinese and Asian documentaries and in nurturing a new generation of documentary talent. The 2025 festival programme boasts 90 titles including feature films, shorts and immersive projects. Screenings continue in Auckland until 13 July, before heading to Wellington and Christchurch from 16 to 27 July, and online via the Doc Edge Virtual Cinema from 28 July to 24 August. Full list of Doc Edge Awards 2025 Winners: New Zealand Award Winners Best New Zealand Short: Little Potato (Dir. Chen Chen) Best New Zealand Feature: Mighty Indeed (Dir. Vanessa Wells) Special Mention: Devils on Horses (Dir. Edward Sampson) Best New Zealand Director: Vanessa Wells (Mighty Indeed) Best New Zealand Editing: Wildboy Best New Zealand Cinematography: Wildboy Best New Zealand Sound: Three Days in February Best New Zealand Emerging Filmmaker: Caleb Young (Nothing is Impossible: The Primanavia Story) New Zealand Student Award Winners Best Tertiary Film: Ally (Dir. Evienne Jones) University of Canterbury, Christchurch Special Mention: Don't Forget Us (Dir. Maria Hewison) South Seas Film School, Auckland International Award Winners Best International Short: On Healing Land, Birds Perch (USA, Vietnam, Dir. Naja Phm Lockwood) Best International Feature: The Pool (Australia, Dir. Ian Darling) Special Mention: The Dating Game (United States, Dir. Violet Du Feng) Special Mention: Before the Moon Falls (United States, Dir. Kimberlee Bassford) Best International Director: Violet Du Feng (The Dating Game) Best International Editing: The Pool Best International Cinematography: The Pool Best International Sound: In Waves and War Festival Category Winners Being Oneself: A Quiet Love The Art of Storytelling: Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror Tides of Change: Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea Facing the Edge: In Waves and War In Truth We Trust: Blame The Edge of Impact: Yurlu | Country Immersive Impact Winners New Zealand Project: The Visitors Book (Created by Rewa Rendall) International Project: Kapwa (USA, Created by Michaela Ternasky-Holland, Aaron Santiago) Doc Edge Superhero Ruby Chen Stay updated with the latest news and announcements by visiting and following Doc Edge on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Film stills available here.
Perth Now
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Vic Park and Black Swan pool their resources
The Town of Victoria Park has approved providing in-kind support to host the Black Swan State Theatre Company's popular immersive show The Pool at the Aqualife leisure centre for its 2025 summer showing. At the council meeting on Tuesday night, council members voted unanimously in support of the the Town's commitment to provide the funding. Victoria Park chief executive Carl Askew said the town was hopeful that hosting the production would help build a relationship with Black Swan that 'could see more productions brought to the town in the future'. Your local paper, whenever you want it. The town report said that hosting the show would increase attendance at the community leisure facility and provide local community and tourism benefits. 'The production will draw an audience to Victoria Park and be close to our food and beverage areas.' the report says. Written by Steve Rodgers and directed by Kate Champion, the production drew almost 8000 patrons over 15 performances at Bold Park in 2024. 'With the advancement of audio technology, we have the ability to bring theatre to the people, to a place where a wide range of society naturally gathers together in surroundings we are familiar with, and where a sense of egalitarianism is all pervasive - the public swimming pool, our pool, The Pool.' Ms Champion said. Audience members will be given headsets to listen in. Credit: Black Swan Theatre Company Mr Rodgers said that he feels like he has been writing this play his whole life. 'The idea began in earnest; people watching,' Mr Rodgers said. 'Sitting in the stands at my local pool, I was struck by the variety of people sharing the space. Mums and bubs, teenagers flirting, the elderly doing water aerobics, a militant lifeguard, an adult learning to swim. I started to imagine all these people's interactions, glimpsing snatches of their lives, each with their own story to tell.' The cast and crew will be at the popular leisure centre for six to seven days to rehearse and block out their performance site. One main character will be cast from the town, who is a regular at the facility. Rodgers will interview the local cast member and create a monologue that will be pre-recorded for use in the performance. The Pool cast at Bold Park Aquatic Centre. Pictured are back row Edyll Ismail, Tobias Muhafidin, Geoff Kelso and Polly Low, middle row Joel Jackson, Emma Jackson and Julia Moody, front row Anna Gray, Kylie Bracknell and Carys Munks. Credit: The West / Ian Munro The production will result in the early closure of the outdoor 50m pool from 5pm for three days before the performances for rehearsals, and closure from 6pm on the three nights of performances. The in-kind support from the town is estimated to be $3160, which includes free use of the venue and lifeguards for rehearsals, communications and marketing support for community engagement, and management of an on-site box office. The 50m outdoor pool will host the show. Credit: Victoria Park Leisure Centre The Pool is described as an immersive theatrical experience where audiences sit poolside and listen in on personal headsets to conversations of characters while watching 'their world play out'. 'It is an intimate study of the unique, fragile and varied stages of our lives, and a celebration of the public spaces that create community,' the town report says. 'The production explores themes such as parenting, ageing, disability, physical and emotional intimacy, addiction, and touch. 'This communal celebration allows the community to engage directly with the performance and promotes active participation.' The Pool will run over the week of December 7 for three nights.
Express Tribune
26-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet shine at SNL afterparty in New York City
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet were seen stepping out in style after the actor's third hosting stint on Saturday Night Live on January 25. The couple made their way to an SNL afterparty at The Pool restaurant in New York City, drawing attention with their fashionable looks. Jenner, 27, donned a sleek black fur coat paired with oversized sunglasses, while Chalamet, 29, sported a trendy New York Yankees zip-up jacket, completing his look with a stylish hat and patterned scarf. The couple looked effortlessly chic as they arrived together, matching the energy of the star-studded evening. This appearance follows their recent outings, including a glamorous presence at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, where Chalamet earned recognition for his role in A Complete Unknown, a Bob Dylan biopic. Jenner stunned in a silver chainmail dress from Atelier Versace's spring 1999 collection, accessorized with Lorraine Schwartz jewels. The couple, who went public with their romance in 2023, have continued to grow closer, with sources revealing that Jenner enjoys attending events with her boyfriend. She has been supportive of Chalamet's blossoming career and is dedicated to being by his side through awards season. The relationship, now serious, has been met with approval from Jenner's family, with Chalamet also bonding with her children, Stormi, 6, and Aire, 2. As their connection deepens, the couple's public appearances continue to captivate fans, solidifying their status as one of Hollywood's most talked-about pairs.
