South Australian Screen Awards 2016 Winners Revealed

Shining a spotlight on local filmmakers, the 17th annual South Australian Screen Awards gave accolades to some of the state's best talents over the weekend, with documentary Michelle’s Story leading the pack to take out three awards.

The story of Australian dancer Michelle Ryan won Best Composition, Best Documentary and Best Short Film, while acclaimed Girl Asleep was recognised with the title of Best Feature.

“The Awards give the next generation a platform to launch their reputation and careers,” he said.

THE SASA 2016 AWARDS WINNERS ARE:

KOJO Award for Best Comedy

My Best Friend Is Stuck On The Ceiling

Best Animation

Peppercorn Babycorn Unicorn

Best Composition

Alies Sluiter (with Elena Kats-Chernin) for Michelle’s Story

Best Editing

Pete Ninos for Nuts

Best Documentary

Michelle's Story

Best Production Design

Ana María Méndez Salgado for My Little Sumo

Best Music Video

Wash Away - Ambleside

Best Emerging Filmmaker

Marcus McKenzie for Crew Cut

Best Non-Narrative

Allie

Best Web Series

Versus

Best Screen Play 

Stephen Banham for Heaps Good Hostel and Matt Vesely for My Best Friend Is Stuck On The Ceiling

Best Cinematography

Sam Dodderidge for Northern Acres

SASA Independent Vision Award

Todwina Moore for Rock In A Hard Place

Best Performance

Brendan Rock for Nuts                                                                                                                                                   

Best Sound Design

Christopher Larkin for Peppercorn Babycorn Unicorn

Emerging producer

Tess O’Flaherty for Dale                

Best Direction

Eddie White for Upside Down Feeling and Jeremy Nicholas for Allie

Best Drama

Upside Down Feeling

Best Feature Film

Girl Asleep

Best Short Film

Michelle's Story