"Our special jury mention goes to Island of the Hungry Ghosts, directed by Gabrielle Brady. We wanted to recognise this new voice and Brady's fresh, radical, visually stunning take on the refugee crisis."
"Island of the Hungry Ghosts" is a poignant, poetic film that seeks to awaken the humanity of the audience. This courageous film is lyrical and layered, creating a cinematic experience that is deeply atmospheric and awakens the gravity of an important national issue."