Film festival of Australasian films held in St Tropez, France
The Antipodean Film Festival[1][2] (French: Rencontres internationales du cinéma des Antipodes), variously referred to as Festival des Antipodes,[3][4]Antipodes International Film Festival,[5]Antipodes Film Festival Saint Tropez,[6]Saint Tropez Film Festival[7] and other variations, is a film festival showcasing New Zealand and Australian films, held annually in St Tropez in France since 1999.[8]
Most of the events take place at the Renaissance Cinema on Place des Lices in Saint Tropez.[9] The event, which runs for three days, includes a Junior Antipodes section and a feature film competition.[5]
The 2021 edition was given the label "Australia Now France 2021-2022", making it part of a celebration of many aspects of Australia in France which includes projects and collaborations throughout the country.[10]
The Jury Grand Prix, Best Feature film[11] (Le Grand Prix du Jury, Meilleur Long Métrage) was awarded in 2000, 2006–2019, and from 2021. The following films won the award:
The Audience Award for Best Feature Film (Prix du Public, du Meilleur Long Métrage) has been awarded since 2000. The winners of this prize include:[11]
Best Short Film (Prix du Meilleur Court Métrage) was awarded in 2000. There was no award for a short film in 2001. The Nicholas Baudin Award[11]/ Nicholas Baudin Prize,[12] (Prix Nicolas Baudin, Meilleur Court Métrage) has been awarded each year since 2002, named in honour of French explorer Nicholas Baudin. As of 2024[update] it is supported by the Woodside Valley Foundation.[11]
The 20th Anniversary Award for Best Antipodes' Short Film[11] (Prix du 20ème anniversaire pour le meilleur court métrage des Antipodes) was awarded to The Virgin, made by Jack Yabsley.[11]
The Audience Award, Australian Short Film Today (Prix du Public, Australian Short Film Today) has been awarded since 2020, but there was no award in 2023.[11]
