Inaugural Australian International Documentary Conference 3rd March 2021 3rd March 2021
THE WINNERS OF THE INAUGURAL AIDC AWARDS ARE:
Best Documentary/Factual Series. Miriam Margolyes Almost Australian, Liz Allen, Ross Wilson, Laurie Critchley, Aline Jacques, Southern Pictures.
Jury Statement: A refreshing modern portrait of Australia. A feast for the senses for so many of us locked down at home. A pleasure to watch for both young and old. Wonderfully feel good. Miriam was an unexpected and inspired choice who made it fun, honest, charismatic, smart, delightfully self-deprecating and masterful with her interactions. The ‘fish out of water’ journey is a great way for even Australians to rediscover their country, their culture and history. Beyond just your regular travel program, there was the inclusion of controversial and important issues in Australia, to contrast the Australia Miriam remembered as a child and the country today. The use of voiceover was particularly smart, never forcing you out of the journey