Oscar fame hits Moreland
Media Release from Cr Oscar Yildiz JP, Moreland Mayor
Wednesday 2 March 2011, Moreland City Council
Moreland is making room for another Oscar as Brunswick resident Shaun Tan returns from the 83rd Academy Awards with an Oscar of his own after his short film The Lost Thing took top prize in the Short Film (Animated) category.
Mayor Cr Oscar Yildiz congratulates the talented Moreland resident for reaching the pinnacle of the international film industry.
“As the mayor of Moreland it gives me great joy to see one of our residents recognised on the greatest stage of all in front of millions of people around the world.”
“I congratulate Shaun on his amazing victory and thank him for being an inspiration to all upcoming artists.”
Tan authored and illustrated the Oscar winning short film which is now known across the globe.
