Berlin 2013: little rocket scores for Australia

The Rocket and Satellite Boy were the Australian features in Berlin this year, both in the Generation section for young audiences. The Rocket won in spades. In shorts, The Amber Amulet also turned out
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The Rocket and Satellite Boy were the Australian features in Berlin this year, both in the Generation section for young audiences. The Rocket won in spades. , with Satellite Boy honoured as well. In shorts, The Amber Amulet also turned out to be a jewel in the year’s crown.

The Rocket won a Crystal Bear in the Generation Kplus category. Even better, it then went on to win the Best First Feature for the whole Berlin Film Festival, and that is worth a useful €50,000. We covered The Rocket here.

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.