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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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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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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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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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.