Ada Wells Memorial Prize
Essay topic:
“The ability to see ourselves in the lives of others is arguably what defines the value of film to society. Debate this proposition in relation to two feature films. The films you choose to discuss may be popular contemporary films, such as Christopher Nolan'sOppenheimeror Greta Gerwig'sBarbie, European films such as François Truffaut's400 Blowsor Agnès Varda'sCléo from 5 to 7, anime classics such as Hayao Miyazaki'sSpirited Away, or New Zealand films such asWarudirected by eightMāori women or Taika Waititi’sBoy.You may have your own favorite films that speak to the topic, and we welcome your original ideas!”