The Western Union Short Film Competition is a short film competition, hosted by the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, that is open to filmmakers from Australia and India. It provides filmmakers with an opportunity to showcase their films to a wide audience and establish connections within the industry.
“The competition is the ultimate platform an aspiring filmmaker can hope for. The exposure, the reach and the encouragement offered are unparalleled. For me, the Western Union Short Film Competition will always be a major milestone that gave me confidence, and a showcase.” - Australian winner Varan Sharma (assistant of Shaad Ali on Kill Dil)
Previous Winners
2016 - 'Female Empowerment'
Out on a Lim - Joshua Walker (Aus)
2015 - 'Equality'
Rape: It’s Your Fault - All India Bakchod (India)
Road to Grand Final - Mark Hellinger and Jesse Heskell (Aus)
2014 - 'Hope'
Chasni - Abhishek Verma (India)
Makeover – Don Percy (Aus)
2013 - 'Freedom'
Give Sheep a Chance - Sean McCart (Aus)
Sati - Nilesh Desai (India)
Lockie n Love - Dimi Nakov (NZ)
The Interview - Faiz Sharif (Victorian Special Mention)
2012
Letters Home - Neilesh Verma
2011 - 'Dreams'
Mumbaikar Ganesh - Collin D’Cunha (India)
Khatabah - Ridwan Hassim (Aus)
Blank Spaces - Rajneel Singh (NZ)