2021 AWARD WINNERS
BEST STORY
The nominations for best story are:
- One Day at a Time
- Holidays at all Cost
- Limbo
And the winner is… Holidays at all Cost.
Holidays At All Cost
Country of production: France
Language: French
Year of production: 2021
Director: Stevan Lee Mraovitch
Length of film: 105 mins
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Language: French
Year of production: 2021
Director: Stevan Lee Mraovitch
Length of film: 105 mins
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Synopsis:
It has been seven years since Frederic has taken his beautiful wife and son away from Paris for a summer vacation. This year, he is determined to offer them an unforgettable holiday at all cost. Without the cash to pay for a hotel and unknown to his wife and son he makes a secrate deal with his friend, Jean-Luc, the director of a luxury resort. What follows is both hysterical and horrifying as Jean-Luc attempts to seduce Fredric's wife.Sinopsis:
Han pasado siete años desde que Frederic se llevó a su hermosa esposa e hijo de París para unas vacaciones de verano. Este año, está decidido a ofrecerles unas vacaciones inolvidables a toda costa. Sin el dinero en efectivo para pagar un hotel y sin que su esposa y su hijo lo desconozcan, hace un trato secreto con su amigo, Jean-Luc, el director de un resort de lujo. Lo que sigue es histérico y horroroso cuando Jean-Luc intenta seducir a la esposa de Fredric.BEST DOCUMENTARY
The nominations for best documentary are:
- Roller Girls Beirut
- A Wicked Eden
- Stalking Chernobyl
And the winner is… Stalking Chernobyl.
Stalking Chernobyl
Country of production: USA, Bulgaria, Slovakia/ Ukrania
Language: English and Russian
Year of production: 2020
Director: Iara Lee
Length of film: 57 mins
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Language: English and Russian
Year of production: 2020
Director: Iara Lee
Length of film: 57 mins
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BEST SHORT FILM
The nominations for the best Short Film are:
- Why I am a Recluse
- Limbo
- Otaku
And the winner is… Why I am a Recluse.
Why I am a Recluse
Country of production: Chile
Language: Spanish with English Subtitles
Year of production: 2020
Director: Cristian Rody Medel
Length of film: 25 mins
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Language: Spanish with English Subtitles
Year of production: 2020
Director: Cristian Rody Medel
Length of film: 25 mins
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Synopsis:
An inexperienced suicide tries to end his life. With the help of a spiritual being, he will discover the conditions to live the present with joy and calm.Sinopsis:
Un suicidio sin experiencia intenta acabar con su vida. Con la ayuda de un ser espiritual, descubrirá las condiciones para vivir el presente con alegría y tranquilidad.BEST ACTRESS
The nominations for the best Actress are:
- Morgan Makana for TwoTwo
- Estefanía Villaespesa for Dark Light
- Donia Eden for Holidays at all Cost
And the winner is… Estefanía Villaespesa for Dark Light.
Dark Light
Country of production: Spain and Ireland
Language: English
Year of production: 2021
Director: Damian Chapa
Length of film: 93 mins
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Language: English
Year of production: 2021
Director: Damian Chapa
Length of film: 93 mins
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Synopsis:
Sonny, an eccentric detective from New York unit finds himself investigating a mysterious set of murders. A disturbed but beautiful woman has been blamed for the murders. Sonny Proves it could not be her, as she has been locked away in a mental institution. However, a strange mysterious set of events still points to the young woman being the culprit.Sinopsis:
Sonny, un excéntrico detective de la unidad de Nueva York, se encuentra investigando una misteriosa serie de asesinatos. Se ha culpado de los asesinatos a una mujer perturbada pero hermosa. Sonny demuestra que no pudo ser ella, ya que ha estado encerrada en una institución mental. Sin embargo, un extraño y misterioso conjunto de eventos todavía apunta a que la joven es la culpable.BEST ACTOR
The nominations for the Best Actor are:
- Oliver Hobson for One Day at a Time
- Terry Stone for Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins
- Joel Ballard for TwoTwo
And the winner is… Terry Stone for Rise of the Footsoldier:Origins.
Rise Of The Foot Soldier: Origins
Country of production: UK
Language: English
Year of production: 2020
Director: Nick Nevern
Length of film: 107 mins
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Language: English
Year of production: 2020
Director: Nick Nevern
Length of film: 107 mins
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Synopsis:
This fifth instalment is set in the 1980s, the height of the rave scene. Tucker will do whatever it takes to rise to the top of the drug scene. Teaming up with Bernard O’Mahoney, who was a renowned heavyweight, what could go wrong?Sinopsis:
Esta quinta entrega está ambientada en la década de 1980, el apogeo de la escena rave. Tucker hará lo que sea necesario para llegar a la cima de la escena de las drogas. Haciendo equipo con Bernard O’Mahoney, quien era un renombrado peso pesado, ¿qué podría salir mal?BEST DIRECTOR
The nominations for the Best Director are:
- Dominique Lienhard for Fires in the Dark
- Jun Hoskulds for TwoTwo
- Nick Nevern for Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins
And the winner is… Jun Hoskulds for TwoTwo.
TwoTwo
Country of production: USA
Language: English
Year of production: 2021
Director: Jun Hoskulds
Length of film: 88 mins
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Language: English
Year of production: 2021
Director: Jun Hoskulds
Length of film: 88 mins
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Synopsis:
A homeless man takes David to an entrance to a parallel universe. There he meets TwoTwo, a mysterious girl with special powers who teaches him about the illusory nature of reality and the connection between the essence of all things. A secret alien power is kept underground, but it’s spirit watches everything as David has experiences, he never thought possible.Sinopsis:
Un vagabundo lleva a David a una entrada a un universo paralelo. Allí conoce a TwoTwo, una chica misteriosa con poderes especiales que le enseña sobre la naturaleza ilusoria de la realidad y la conexión entre la esencia de todas las cosas. Un poder alienígena secreto se mantiene bajo tierra, pero su espíritu observa todo, ya que David tiene experiencias que nunca pensó que fueran posibles.BEST FEATURE FILM
The nominations for the best Feature Film are:
- Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins
- One Day at A Time
- Holidays at all Cost
And the winner is… Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins.
Rise Of The Foot Soldier: Origins
Country of production: UK
Language: English
Year of production: 2020
Director: Nick Nevern
Length of film: 107 mins
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Language: English
Year of production: 2020
Director: Nick Nevern
Length of film: 107 mins
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Synopsis:
This fifth instalment is set in the 1980s, the height of the rave scene. Tucker will do whatever it takes to rise to the top of the drug scene. Teaming up with Bernard O’Mahoney, who was a renowned heavyweight, what could go wrong?Sinopsis:
Esta quinta entrega está ambientada en la década de 1980, el apogeo de la escena rave. Tucker hará lo que sea necesario para llegar a la cima de la escena de las drogas. Haciendo equipo con Bernard O’Mahoney, quien era un renombrado peso pesado, ¿qué podría salir mal?Shorts 2021
Celeste’s Dreams
Film Category: Short
Country of Production: USA
Year of Production: 2019
Running Time: 18 mins 25
Language: English
Director: Iona Morris
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Country of Production: USA
Year of Production: 2019
Running Time: 18 mins 25
Language: English
Director: Iona Morris
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English Synopsis
When a creative woman becomes the same age her mother was when she passed, her life stagnates, forcing her to reconcile a longstanding fear and opening up an opportunity to pursue their shared dream.
Spanish Synopsis
Cuando una mujer creativa tiene la misma edad que su madre cuando falleció, su vida se estanca, lo que la obliga a reconciliar un miedo de larga data y le abre la oportunidad de perseguir su sueño compartido.
When a creative woman becomes the same age her mother was when she passed, her life stagnates, forcing her to reconcile a longstanding fear and opening up an opportunity to pursue their shared dream.
Spanish Synopsis
Cuando una mujer creativa tiene la misma edad que su madre cuando falleció, su vida se estanca, lo que la obliga a reconciliar un miedo de larga data y le abre la oportunidad de perseguir su sueño compartido.
Limbo
Film Category: Short
Country of Production: United Kingdom
Year of Production: 2021
Running Time: 18 mins
Language: English
Director: Hsin Yu Chang
Country of Production: United Kingdom
Year of Production: 2021
Running Time: 18 mins
Language: English
Director: Hsin Yu Chang
English Synopsis
After an unfortunate event, Steve finds himself dead and unable to pass into the afterlife after discovering that someone is obsessed with him in the living world. Therefore, Steve and his recently assigned "Afterlife Agent", Aaron, must hunt down this elusive person and erase their memory, or else Steve could find himself with a fate worse than death.
Spanish Synopsis
Después de un evento desafortunado, Steve se encuentra muerto e incapaz de pasar a la otra vida después de descubrir que alguien está obsesionado con él en el mundo de los vivos. Por lo tanto, Steve y su "Agente Afterlife" recientemente asignado, Aaron, deben cazar a esta persona esquiva y borrar su memoria, o de lo contrario Steve podría encontrarse con un destino peor que la muerte.
After an unfortunate event, Steve finds himself dead and unable to pass into the afterlife after discovering that someone is obsessed with him in the living world. Therefore, Steve and his recently assigned "Afterlife Agent", Aaron, must hunt down this elusive person and erase their memory, or else Steve could find himself with a fate worse than death.
Spanish Synopsis
Después de un evento desafortunado, Steve se encuentra muerto e incapaz de pasar a la otra vida después de descubrir que alguien está obsesionado con él en el mundo de los vivos. Por lo tanto, Steve y su "Agente Afterlife" recientemente asignado, Aaron, deben cazar a esta persona esquiva y borrar su memoria, o de lo contrario Steve podría encontrarse con un destino peor que la muerte.
Mist And Blood
Film Category: Short
Country of Production: France
Year of Production: 2021
Running Time: 24 mins
Language: French with English Subtitles
Director: Roland Collin
Country of Production: France
Year of Production: 2021
Running Time: 24 mins
Language: French with English Subtitles
Director: Roland Collin
English Synopsis
A famous novelist, meets a journalist. Wanting to find out more about his personality, the journalist asks him about his latest books and where he gets his inspiration. As the time passes, the author starts to doubt the real intentions of the interviewer. The meeting quickly goes downhill, revealing the scars of a tragedy that happened four years ago...
Spanish Synopsis
Un novelista famoso, conoce a un periodista. Queriendo saber más sobre su personalidad, el periodista le pregunta sobre sus últimos libros y de dónde saca su inspiración. A medida que pasa el tiempo, el autor comienza a dudar de las verdaderas intenciones del entrevistador. La reunión rápidamente va cuesta abajo, revelando las cicatrices de una tragedia que sucedió hace cuatro años ...
A famous novelist, meets a journalist. Wanting to find out more about his personality, the journalist asks him about his latest books and where he gets his inspiration. As the time passes, the author starts to doubt the real intentions of the interviewer. The meeting quickly goes downhill, revealing the scars of a tragedy that happened four years ago...
Spanish Synopsis
Un novelista famoso, conoce a un periodista. Queriendo saber más sobre su personalidad, el periodista le pregunta sobre sus últimos libros y de dónde saca su inspiración. A medida que pasa el tiempo, el autor comienza a dudar de las verdaderas intenciones del entrevistador. La reunión rápidamente va cuesta abajo, revelando las cicatrices de una tragedia que sucedió hace cuatro años ...
Otaku
Film Category: Short
Country of Production: Italy
Year of Production: 2021
Running Time: 19 mins
Language: Italian
Director: Khashayar Yousefzadeh and Tara Kaboli
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Country of Production: Italy
Year of Production: 2021
Running Time: 19 mins
Language: Italian
Director: Khashayar Yousefzadeh and Tara Kaboli
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English Synopsis
Carlotta, a 10-year-old girl, accidentally discovers a collection of Japanese figurines in the neighbour's cellar. Trying to find out who the real owner is, she uncovers an unexpected secret about her family.
Spanish Synopsis
Carlotta, una niña de 10 años, descubre accidentalmente una colección de figuritas japonesas en el sótano del vecino. Al tratar de averiguar quién es el verdadero dueño, descubre un secreto inesperado sobre su familia.
Carlotta, a 10-year-old girl, accidentally discovers a collection of Japanese figurines in the neighbour's cellar. Trying to find out who the real owner is, she uncovers an unexpected secret about her family.
Spanish Synopsis
Carlotta, una niña de 10 años, descubre accidentalmente una colección de figuritas japonesas en el sótano del vecino. Al tratar de averiguar quién es el verdadero dueño, descubre un secreto inesperado sobre su familia.
Saint-Tite
Film Category: Short
Country of Production: Canada
Year of Production: 2019
Running Time: 11 mins 30
Language: French
Director: Florence Pelletier and Elizabeth Marcoux-Belair
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Country of Production: Canada
Year of Production: 2019
Running Time: 11 mins 30
Language: French
Director: Florence Pelletier and Elizabeth Marcoux-Belair
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English Synopsis
Saint - Tite tells the story of a family living their last weekend together at the rodeos of the Festival Western de Saint-Tite.
Spanish Synopsis
Saint - Tite cuenta la historia de una familia que vivió su último fin de semana juntos en los rodeos del Festival Western de Saint-Tite.
Saint - Tite tells the story of a family living their last weekend together at the rodeos of the Festival Western de Saint-Tite.
Spanish Synopsis
Saint - Tite cuenta la historia de una familia que vivió su último fin de semana juntos en los rodeos del Festival Western de Saint-Tite.
Solo Una Más
Film Category: Short
Country of Production: Spain
Year of Production: 2020
Running Time: 14 mins
Language: Spanish (English subtitles)
Director: Guillermo Fernández Groizard
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Country of Production: Spain
Year of Production: 2020
Running Time: 14 mins
Language: Spanish (English subtitles)
Director: Guillermo Fernández Groizard
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English Synopsis
Roberto is on the pool table, the girl he likes places the triangle for him, the customers have become fans and the eyes of the whole world are on his next shot.
Spanish Synopsis
Roberto está en la mesa de billar, la chica que le gusta le coloca el triángulo, los clientes se han convertido en fanáticos y los ojos del mundo entero están en su próximo tiro.
Roberto is on the pool table, the girl he likes places the triangle for him, the customers have become fans and the eyes of the whole world are on his next shot.
Spanish Synopsis
Roberto está en la mesa de billar, la chica que le gusta le coloca el triángulo, los clientes se han convertido en fanáticos y los ojos del mundo entero están en su próximo tiro.
The Suit
Film Category: Short
Country of Production: Italy
Year of Production: 2020
Running Time: 15 mins
Language: Italian/Arabic
Director: Maurizio Ravallese
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Country of Production: Italy
Year of Production: 2020
Running Time: 15 mins
Language: Italian/Arabic
Director: Maurizio Ravallese
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English Synopsis
An immigrant works in a laundry to buy a wedding suit. One day he is found stealing a suit from a sick groom who has just been left at the altar. To atone for his sins, he will have to avenge the robbed man.
Spanish Synopsis
Un inmigrante trabaja en una lavandería para comprarse un traje de novio. Un día lo encuentran robando un traje a un mozo enfermo que acababan de dejar en el altar. Para expiar sus pecados, tendrá que vengar al hombre robado.
An immigrant works in a laundry to buy a wedding suit. One day he is found stealing a suit from a sick groom who has just been left at the altar. To atone for his sins, he will have to avenge the robbed man.
Spanish Synopsis
Un inmigrante trabaja en una lavandería para comprarse un traje de novio. Un día lo encuentran robando un traje a un mozo enfermo que acababan de dejar en el altar. Para expiar sus pecados, tendrá que vengar al hombre robado.
True
Film Category: Short, Winner Shorter Short
Country of Production: Ireland
Year of Production: 2019
Running Time: 7 mins 44
Language: English
Director: Shane Collins
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Country of Production: Ireland
Year of Production: 2019
Running Time: 7 mins 44
Language: English
Director: Shane Collins
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English Synopsis
A grandfather struggles to comes to terms with his identity and grandson's homophobia.
Spanish Synopsis
Un abuelo lucha por aceptar su identidad y la homofobia de su nieto.
A grandfather struggles to comes to terms with his identity and grandson's homophobia.
Spanish Synopsis
Un abuelo lucha por aceptar su identidad y la homofobia de su nieto.
Why I am a Recluse
Film Category: Short, Winner Short
Country of Production: Chile
Year of Production: 2020
Running Time: 25 mins
Language: Spanish with English Subtitles
Director: Cristian Rody Medel
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Country of Production: Chile
Year of Production: 2020
Running Time: 25 mins
Language: Spanish with English Subtitles
Director: Cristian Rody Medel
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English Synopsis
An inexperienced suicide tries to end his life. With the help of a spiritual being, he will discover the conditions to live the present with joy and calm.
Spanish Synopsis
Un suicidio sin experiencia intenta acabar con su vida. Con la ayuda de un ser espiritual, descubrirá las condiciones para vivir el presente con alegría y tranquilidad.
An inexperienced suicide tries to end his life. With the help of a spiritual being, he will discover the conditions to live the present with joy and calm.
Spanish Synopsis
Un suicidio sin experiencia intenta acabar con su vida. Con la ayuda de un ser espiritual, descubrirá las condiciones para vivir el presente con alegría y tranquilidad.
Features 2021
Dark Light
Film Category: Feature, Winner Actress
Country of Production: Spain and Ireland
Year of Production: 2021
Running Time: 93 mins
Language: English
Director: Damian Chapa
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Country of Production: Spain and Ireland
Year of Production: 2021
Running Time: 93 mins
Language: English
Director: Damian Chapa
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English Synopsis
Sonny, an eccentric detective from New York unit finds himself investigating a mysterious set of murders. A disturbed but beautiful woman has been blamed for the murders. Sonny Proves it could not be her, as she has been locked away in a mental institution. However, a strange mysterious set of events still points to the young woman being the culprit.
Spanish Synopsis
Sonny, un excéntrico detective de la unidad de Nueva York, se encuentra investigando una misteriosa serie de asesinatos. Se ha culpado de los asesinatos a una mujer perturbada pero hermosa. Sonny demuestra que no pudo ser ella, ya que ha estado encerrada en una institución mental. Sin embargo, un extraño y misterioso conjunto de eventos todavía apunta a que la joven es la culpable.
Sonny, an eccentric detective from New York unit finds himself investigating a mysterious set of murders. A disturbed but beautiful woman has been blamed for the murders. Sonny Proves it could not be her, as she has been locked away in a mental institution. However, a strange mysterious set of events still points to the young woman being the culprit.
Spanish Synopsis
Sonny, un excéntrico detective de la unidad de Nueva York, se encuentra investigando una misteriosa serie de asesinatos. Se ha culpado de los asesinatos a una mujer perturbada pero hermosa. Sonny demuestra que no pudo ser ella, ya que ha estado encerrada en una institución mental. Sin embargo, un extraño y misterioso conjunto de eventos todavía apunta a que la joven es la culpable.
Fires In The Dark
Film Category: Feature
Country of Production: France
Year of Production: 2021
Running Time: 94 mins
Language: French
Director: Dominique Lienhard
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Country of Production: France
Year of Production: 2021
Running Time: 94 mins
Language: French
Director: Dominique Lienhard
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English Synopsis
Seventeenth century. Set in a small village, nestled between the sea and the mountain, the father of Alan, a young fifteen-year-old boy, has sold himself for two years to indentured service. Alan is forced to take the place of his father and struggles to support his family.
Spanish Synopsis
Decimoséptimo siglo. Ubicado en un pequeño pueblo, enclavado entre el mar y la montaña, el padre de Alan, un joven de quince años, se ha vendido durante dos años al servicio contratado. Alan se ve obligado a tomar el lugar de su padre y lucha por mantener a su familia.
Seventeenth century. Set in a small village, nestled between the sea and the mountain, the father of Alan, a young fifteen-year-old boy, has sold himself for two years to indentured service. Alan is forced to take the place of his father and struggles to support his family.
Spanish Synopsis
Decimoséptimo siglo. Ubicado en un pequeño pueblo, enclavado entre el mar y la montaña, el padre de Alan, un joven de quince años, se ha vendido durante dos años al servicio contratado. Alan se ve obligado a tomar el lugar de su padre y lucha por mantener a su familia.
Holidays At All Cost
Film Category: Feature, Winner Story
Country of Production: France
Year of Production: 2021
Running Time: 105 mins
Language: French
Director: Stevan Lee Mraovitch
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Country of Production: France
Year of Production: 2021
Running Time: 105 mins
Language: French
Director: Stevan Lee Mraovitch
Trailer: Click here