A film by Madeleine Wighton

A tenacious vigilante in a pink balaclava stops at nothing to burglarise homes and sprinkle goofy love wherever she tiptoes. Until she’s beaten at her own game…

“Bernice proves Madeleine Wighton is one to watch.”
— FilmInk

Hopeful Goose Creative presents, Bernice. Directed and written by Madeleine Wighton. Cinematography and co-direction by Tony Gardiner ACS (Home and Away, Neighbours, The PM’s Daughter S2, Heat). Produced by Madeleine Wighton and Demi Louise. Edited by Aysha Galloway. Original score by Kailesh Reitmans. Madeleine Wighton stars as Bernice alongside Tai Hara (Colin From Accounts, Home and Away, Hyde & Seek) and Ava Cannon (Bump).

Film Festival acceptances and awards

Australia:

  • CinefestOz

  • Inner West Film Fest

  • Sydney Web Fest

    • The SWF Grand Jury Prize

    • Best Short Film

    • Best Editing (Aysha Galloway)

  • Canberra Short Film Festival

    • Spiritus Film Award nomination

  • Enlighten Film Festival

International:

  • Pack Hollywood Comedy Film Festival (Los Angeles, USA))

    • Honourable Mention

  • Ethos Film Festival (Santa Monica, USA)

    • Audience Choice Award

  • International Love and Hope Film Festival (Barcelona, Spain)

    • Best International Short Film nomination

  • Monza Film Fest (Monza, Italy)

    • Best Original Idea

Press releases

 

Bernice EPK (PDF)