Carl King (2010-19) has been named the recipient of the 2026 Young Haleians’ Endeavour Award, recognising his outstanding commitment to filmmaking and his determination to build a career in one of the world’s most competitive creative industries.
Presented annually, the Endeavour Award supports a Young Haleian who has demonstrated dedication to achieving success in their chosen field while exemplifying the values of Hale School. The award provides financial assistance of up to $5,000 to help recipients pursue their ambitions and continue striving towards their goals.
Drawn to the power of storytelling and the ability of film to bring people together, Carl has spent years developing his craft as a writer, director and producer. His work has already attracted national and international recognition, including selection as an ATOM Award finalist and success at film festivals around the world.
Among Carl’s most notable achievements is SCRATCH, a five-part web series that premiered at a Cannes-recognised showcase and won the Audience Choice Award. The series later screened in Perth and Melbourne and has attracted a substantial online audience. Carl sees these accomplishments not as an end point, but as motivation to continue pushing himself creatively and professionally.
The Endeavour Award will assist Carl as he takes the next step in his filmmaking journey. He plans to direct the funding towards a feature film currently in development, helping to increase the production quality of the project and create opportunities to reach larger audiences.
At the heart of Carl’s work is a desire to tell stories that resonate with the communities around him and ensure people feel seen through the stories shared on screen. That sense of purpose, combined with his persistence, initiative and ambition, made him a standout recipient of this year’s award.
Congratulations to Carl on this well-deserved recognition.
