2005 Look Both Ways

Director & Writer: Sarah Watt, Producer: Bridget Ikin

Starring: William McInnes, Justin Clarke, Anthony Hayes, Lisa Flanagan, Sacha Horler, Andrew S. Gilbert and Daniela Farinacci

The first feature to be funded through the AFFIF, Look Both Ways follows four people over one weekend, as they each grapple with messy, unexpected, life-changing news. They wonder whether the hand that fate has dealt them is deserved, whether they have an entitlement to happiness. The magnificent debut film from award-winning animator Sarah Watt utilises an inventive mix of live-action and animation.

Awards

Queensland Literary Awards - Best Film Script 2004

Discovery Award: Toronto Film Festival, 2005

FIPRESCI Award, Brisbane film Festival, 2005

Australian Film Institute Awards 2005:

Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor (Tony Hayes)

Film Critics Circle Awards, 2005

Best Film, Director, Actor (William McInnes), Screenplay, Editing

IF Awards, 2005: Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Editing

Audience Award: Adelaide Film Festival, 2005

Audience Award: Brisbane Film Festival, 2005

Audience Award: Australian Film Festival, London 2006