Byron Bay International Screenplay Contest Finalists Use COVID-19 Downtime to Capture Hearts and Minds with Deeply Immersive Scripts
While the red carpet wasn’t rolled out this year due to COVID-19, it failed to dampen the enthusiasm of talented screenwriters around the globe. Read on to discover the diverse group of 2021 Byron Bay International Screenplay Contest finalists and their deeply moving scripts.
Meet The Filmmakers: Poppy Walker & Sophie Hexter
In the lead up to the 10th annual Byron Bay Film Festival we spoke to two local filmmakers, Poppy Walker and Sophie Hexter whose short, Hitch, will be screened as part of this year’s event. We asked them about their pathway into film and what it is about the Northern Rivers that inspires them.