Community Recognition Statement

Mr ANOULACK CHANTHIVONG (Macquarie Fields) (13:30): It is with great pleasure that I congratulate Glenwood Public School on its successful production of the short horror film Chocolypse!, which recently screened at the Cannes Short Film Festival in France.

It was one of only 56 films from around the world to be accepted in the festival and the only entry from a school.

The film was named a winner at the International School Film Festival in Italy and has screened at the Imagination Lunchbox Festival in America.

From October, the film will tour Australia as part of the Little Big Shots program, including a screening at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre.

Exceptionally crafted, Chocolypse! pays homage to the film industry's early pioneers and was inspired by classic silent movies.

Not only did Glenwood students act in the movie but they operated the cameras, wrote and performed the music and cut the movie together on iPad programs.

I commend the students, teachers and everyone involved in the project.

I congratulate Glenwood Public School on the film's worldwide critical success.