The Penguin Empire shortlisted in Film Craft Lions for Direction of St John Ambulance TVC

A disappointing week for Perth at Cannes so far has been given a lift with The Penguin Empire’s shortlisting in the Film Craft Lions in Cannes.

The Penguin Empire has been shortlisted for Direction of The Brand Agency’s St John Ambulance ‘Break the barrier’ TVC. The commercial was directed by Grant Sputore.

It’s the only shortlisting achieved by Perth this year, and one of just a handful from Australia. Only two Australian production companies were shortlisted in Direction.

Speaking to Campaign Brief when the TVC was released, co-creator, Craig Buchanan, said Sputore and done an outstanding job on the production: “To achieve that level of performance in an actor is no mean feat.”

Buchanan and Sputore are both currently in Cannes. Film Craft winners will be announced on Saturday night in Cannes.

Australian Finalists:

Finch Sydney is shortlisted for Direction for NZTA Speed, Mistakes via Clemenger BBDO Wellington

The Brand Agency Perth is shortlisted for Direction for St John Ambulance First Aid Training, Break The Barrier, via The Penguin Empire Perth

Exit Films Melbourne is shortlisted for Cinematography for Smirnoff Double Black, Comets

Method Studios Sydney is shortlisted for Editing for NZTA Speed, Mistakes via Finch Sydney and Clemenger BBDO, Wellington

Alt.VFX Brisbane is shortlisted for Special Effects for Vodafone, Discover The New via Curious Film Sydney

The Sweet Shop Melbourne is shortlisted in Casting for Clemenger BBDO Brisbane’s Nimble, Pregnancy.

VIEW THE FILM CRAFT SHORTLIST – Film Craft Lions 2014 Shortlist.xls