Students Earn Top Prizes at Palm Springs International Shortfest
The Panavision Grand Jury Award, awarded to Carton, includes a Panavision camera package valued at $60,000 and five days studio time courtesy of DST Studios in Palm Springs. Carton’s documentary, Jonathan’s Home, was shot in Japan and is an unflinching look at a young au pair charged with the caretaking of even younger Jonathan, whose unique challenges distance him from his family. Carton, originally from France, just completed his first year in the M.F.A. film program at Tisch School of the Arts Asia.
Caravia’s first-place win for cinematography provided her $1,000 in Kodak film stock. Rare Fish, directed by Basil Mironer, was filmed in Indonesia and follows the life of a young boy in a small, remote fishing village who tests the measure of life when he strives to catch up to the adults. Caravia, from the United States, recently completed her second year in the M.F.A. film program at Tisch School of the Arts Asia.
Organizers at the Palm Springs International Short Festival said when they discovered Tisch School of the Arts Asia, they were inspired by what they saw: a remarkable level of emerging talent from filmmakers who are steeped in a new global storytelling -- something they think is a vital element of the modern filmic landscape.
"We are so delighted that the Palm Springs International ShortFest jury saw what we saw in Singapore and honored the NYU Tisch School of the Arts Asia filmmakers with these outstanding awards. We are also touched that so many of the students made the journey to the festival. They are wonderful film ambassadors and very welcome new members to the PSISF film family," said Kathleen McInnis, film curator/Special Events, Palm Springs International Short Film Festival.
