Alethea Jones from Melbourne won Tropfest’s 20th Birthday competition. Jones’ film “Lemonade Stand” was awarded first prize by a stellar judging panel of Oscar Winners – Geoffrey Rush, Nicole Kidman, Cate Blanchett and acclaimed actresses Toni Collette and Asher Keddie.
Lemonade Stand is a charming short film about a man, his grandad, their lemonade stand and their nosy neighbour.
Tropfest Founder and Director John Polson says, “Lemonade Stand is an incredibly well made film and a favourite amongst the judges. There was intense discussion in the judging room, and some really interesting debates. Alethea should be very proud to have been selected by some of the industry’s greatest talent.”
Jones says, “I signed up to Centrelink two weeks ago, so this changes everything for me.”
Tropfest’s overall winner takes home a prize of $10,000 from Kennedy Miller Mitchell, a priceless trip to LA to meet with film industry executives, agents, and managers and a brand new Nikon D800 and lens prize pack.
Alethea Jones keeps busy as a director, writer, actor and choreographer. Her short film, When the Wind Changes, premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival (2010) as part of its Accelerator program. It has since won an IF award for Best Short Film (2011) and has been lucky enough to receive numerous awards including the Audience Choice at both Flickerfest and St. Kilda Film Festival, where it also won Best Comedy.
When the Wind Changes has enjoyed screenings at international film festivals including – Zurich, Prague, Beverly Hills, St Louis, Brisbane and the Friars Comedy Festival – New York and L.A Comedy Shorts.
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