KOOKMAN                              FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

       AUSSIE FILM WINS ‘OFFICIAL BEST OF FEST AWARD’

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Tony Mason’s feature film ‘Kookman’ has been selected out of thousands of independent films across the globe. Curators include Ted Hope (Producer of The savages, 21 grams, American Splendour, In the bedroom) AcademyAward Winner, Geralyn Dreyfous (Producer of Born into Brothels) Paula Silver( Oscar selection commitee) and AwardWinning Filmmaker Rick Stevenson (Producer of Privileged (1983) starring Hugh Grant, Promised land (1987)starring Meg Ryan and Kiefer Sutherland, Crooked Hearts starring Jennifer Jason-Leigh, Noah Wylie, Juliette Lewisand Peter Coyote).

The Award is chosen out of the the very best from all the festivals across the world. OFFICIAL BEST OF FEST identifies the top 5% of independent films made around the world every year as defined by audiences, festival awards, reviewers/bloggers, and OFFICIAL BEST OF FEST international curators. Its mission is to identify the best of the best from all of the world’s film festivals and bring these deserving films to the public’s attention. KOOKMAN takes the journey of a wannabe pro surfer. With a satirical look at surf culture the film looks at the ways in which peer pressure can lead us astray from our true desires and identity. A documentary, a mocumentary, and a film that takes real life events and twists them into a bazaar tragic comedy.

"Love the style, so well put together, hilarious"          Richard Stevenson..    (Hollywood Producer/Director)

"Really enjoyed it"                                                      Jason Stephens...(Fremantle media)

"Smiled all the way through it"                                   Richard Moore... ( Melbourne International Film festival)

"Absolute classic!..... I thoroughly enjoyed it"            John Stokes... (ABC Radio)

Tony Mason is a Melbournian who entered the realm of movie making with his short film ‘131.9 cents per litre’ which went on to win numerous awards including ‘The Billabong Panasonic Surfshorts’ It is now featured around the world in the television show ‘Little films Big Hearts’ and led to the creation of Kookman.

Tony is the Writer, Director, Producer, Editor and Actor in his debut feature.

The World Premier is held at A.C.M.I (federation square) on the 12th February 8:15pm

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If you would like more information on this topic or would like to be a guest at the ‘World Premiere’ call Tony on 0422229365 or Email tonymasonstudios@gmail.com ...you can also visit www.kookman.com.au for updates trailers etc