Local Canberra production company, Eye Candy Animation has collected multiple award wins at the 2008 WorldFest Houston International Film Festival for its OPH television commercials.

Old Parliament House television ads won three awards at the WorldFest International Film Festival in Houston. EyeCandy Animation was awarded three of the highest category based awards in relation to the OPH ads in the following categories:

• Platinum REMI award in the ‘series/campaign’ category for all four Old Parliament House animated television commercials;
• second Platinum REMI award for the “Discover what’s inside” (current brand ad) commercial in the ‘institutional identity’ category; and
• Platinum REMI award in the ‘Low Budget’ category for the ‘Mrs Prime Minister’ exhibition commercial.

“Winning at WorldFest is a great testament to the hard work and dedication that our team continue to put in at Eye Candy day in day out, we love what we do and it really comes through in our work. We’ve also been lucky enough to have some pretty brave clients that let us push the boundaries”

WorldFest, one of the oldest international film festivals, took place in Houston Texas between the 11th and 20th April. In it’s 41st year of competition, WorldFest 2008 showcased and honoured creative excellence across various categories in film, TV and advertising production.