2023 AWARD WINNERS
BEST SHORTER SHORT
The nominations for best Shorter Short are:
- Queen of parks
- Annie Pannie
- Low morals
And the winner is… ANNIE PANNIE.
Annie Pannie
Country of production: United Kingdom, Spain
Language: English with Spanish subtitles
Year of production: 2022
Director: Deanna Dewey
Length of film: 7 mins
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Language: English with Spanish subtitles
Year of production: 2022
Director: Deanna Dewey
Length of film: 7 mins
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Synopsis:
When a troubled girl and man meet at a motel room, one of them gets more than they bargained for.Sinopsis:
BEST SHORT
The nominations for best Short are:
- Dragunov
- Little brown bird
- Delilah
And the winner is… DRAGUNOV.
Dragunov
Country of production: United Kingdom
Language: English
Year of production: 2021
Director: Robin Kirwan
Length of film: 35 mins
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Language: English
Year of production: 2021
Director: Robin Kirwan
Length of film: 35 mins
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Synopsis:
Two mercenaries become stranded in Afghanistan, and as they plan their escape to the border, they become the prey of a lone native hunter.Sinopsis:
BEST ACTRESS
The nominations for best Actress are:
- Elena Montes. for Occupied Heart – The Following Up
- Tawanda Auston for Release
- Suzanne Kendall for Nessie
And the winner is… TAWANDA AUSTON for RELEASE.
Release
Country of production: United States
Language: English
Year of production: 2022
Director: Nick Dalmacy
Length of film: 115 mins
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Language: English
Year of production: 2022
Director: Nick Dalmacy
Length of film: 115 mins
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Synopsis:
A group of people from different walks of life attend an adult retreat for the weekend bringing their personal dramas not knowing their lives will be changed forever.Sinopsis:
BEST ACTOR
The nominations for best Actor are:
- Sammy Sheik for I am Gitmo
- Patrice Kilpatrick for Nessie
- George Somner for Kindling
And the winner is… SAMMY SHEIK for I AM GITMO.
I Am Gitmo
Country of production: United States
Language: English, Arabic, Dari
Year of production: 2023
Director: Philippe Diaz
Length of film: 120 mins
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Language: English, Arabic, Dari
Year of production: 2023
Director: Philippe Diaz
Length of film: 120 mins
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Synopsis:
During the war on terror started after 9/11, Gamel is taken from Afghanistan to Guantanamo Bay Cuba. He is interrogated and tortured despite professing his innocence. His freedom depends on John, a military interrogator, assigned to his case.Sinopsis:
BEST DOCUMENTARY
The nominations for best Documentary are:
- Wagner Group Putin’s Mercenaries
- Woman & Roads. The Way to Yourself. Mallorca
- The Invisible – Modern Slavery in Europe
And the winner is… WOMEN & ROADS. THE WAY TO YOURSELF. MALLORCA.
Women And Roads. The Way To Yourself. Mallorca
Country of production: Spain, UEA
Language: English
Year of production: 2023
Director: Kristina Kretova and Anna Kameneva
Length of film: 60 mins
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Language: English
Year of production: 2023
Director: Kristina Kretova and Anna Kameneva
Length of film: 60 mins
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Synopsis:
Three women in one car travel around the island with a camera in search of real stories. There are 24 heroines in their film: women from 20 countries come to Mallorca, beautiful island to live, to create and to love.Sinopsis:
BEST DIRECTOR
The nominations for best Director are:
- Philip Diaz for I am Gitmo
- Jennifer Cooney for Wild Fire
- Nick Nevern for Rise of the Foot Soldier Vengeance
And the winner is… NICK NEVERN for RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER VENGEANCE.
Rise Of The Footsoldier: Vengeance
Country of production: United Kingdom
Language: English
Year of production: 2023
Director: Nick Nevem
Length of film: 115 mins
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Language: English
Year of production: 2023
Director: Nick Nevem
Length of film: 115 mins
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Synopsis:
TATE goes on a rampage to avenge his loyal and trusted foot soldier's violent death. To track down the villain responsible, TATE ventures beyond his comfort zone of Essex and into the dark side of 90s Soho.Sinopsis:
BEST FEATURE
The nominations for best Feature are:
- I am Gitmo
- Rise of the Footsoldier Vengeance
- Nessie
And the winner is… RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER VENGEANCE.
Rise Of The Footsoldier: Vengeance
Country of production: United Kingdom
Language: English
Year of production: 2023
Director: Nick Nevem
Length of film: 115 mins
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Language: English
Year of production: 2023
Director: Nick Nevem
Length of film: 115 mins
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Synopsis:
TATE goes on a rampage to avenge his loyal and trusted foot soldier's violent death. To track down the villain responsible, TATE ventures beyond his comfort zone of Essex and into the dark side of 90s Soho.Sinopsis:
Shorts 2023
Annie Pannie
Film Category: Short, Winner Shorter Short
Country of Production: United Kingdom, Spain
Year of Production: 2022
Running Time: 7 mins
Language: English with Spanish subtitles
Director: Deanna Dewey
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Country of Production: United Kingdom, Spain
Year of Production: 2022
Running Time: 7 mins
Language: English with Spanish subtitles
Director: Deanna Dewey
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English Synopsis
When a troubled girl and man meet at a motel room, one of them gets more than they bargained for.
When a troubled girl and man meet at a motel room, one of them gets more than they bargained for.
Delilah
Film Category: Short
Country of Production: Georgia
Year of Production: 2022
Running Time: 15 mins
Language: English
Director: Nika Agiashvili
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Country of Production: Georgia
Year of Production: 2022
Running Time: 15 mins
Language: English
Director: Nika Agiashvili
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English Synopsis
Delilah, like a hero out of Albert Camus novel, 'can't feel anything' after the murder of her younger brother, plotting her revenge with the help of the newly released convict, Gecko.
Delilah, like a hero out of Albert Camus novel, 'can't feel anything' after the murder of her younger brother, plotting her revenge with the help of the newly released convict, Gecko.
Dragunov
Film Category: Short, Winner Short
Country of Production: United Kingdom
Year of Production: 2021
Running Time: 35 mins
Language: English
Director: Robin Kirwan
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Country of Production: United Kingdom
Year of Production: 2021
Running Time: 35 mins
Language: English
Director: Robin Kirwan
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English Synopsis
Two mercenaries become stranded in Afghanistan, and as they plan their escape to the border, they become the prey of a lone native hunter.
Two mercenaries become stranded in Afghanistan, and as they plan their escape to the border, they become the prey of a lone native hunter.
Eina
Film Category: Short
Country of Production: Germany
Year of Production: 2022
Running Time: 22 mins
Language: German
Director: Michael Vella and Tommy Vella
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Country of Production: Germany
Year of Production: 2022
Running Time: 22 mins
Language: German
Director: Michael Vella and Tommy Vella
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English Synopsis
Her kayak, a cold river and the wilderness. Will she live up to her high expectations and overcome her doubts? A young woman on a turbulent journey.
Her kayak, a cold river and the wilderness. Will she live up to her high expectations and overcome her doubts? A young woman on a turbulent journey.
Kill Them With Kindness
Film Category: Short
Country of Production: United Kingdom
Year of Production: 2022
Running Time: 15 mins
Language: English
Director: George Somner
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Country of Production: United Kingdom
Year of Production: 2022
Running Time: 15 mins
Language: English
Director: George Somner
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English Synopsis
A disillusioned diner waitress decides to take matters into her own hands with rude customers and deal with them how she’s always been told - kill them with kindness.
A disillusioned diner waitress decides to take matters into her own hands with rude customers and deal with them how she’s always been told - kill them with kindness.
Little Brown Bird
Film Category: Short
Country of Production: Wales
Year of Production: 2023
Running Time: 19 mins
Language: English
Director: Pete Rogers
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Country of Production: Wales
Year of Production: 2023
Running Time: 19 mins
Language: English
Director: Pete Rogers
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English Synopsis
On the shortest day of the year, an overworked farmer must care for her father who is living with dementia, as he becomes increasingly convinced something is hunting them.
On the shortest day of the year, an overworked farmer must care for her father who is living with dementia, as he becomes increasingly convinced something is hunting them.
Low Morals
Film Category: Short
Country of Production: Spain
Year of Production: 2023
Running Time: 5 mins
Language: English with Spanish subtitles
Director: Anton Olandersson
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Country of Production: Spain
Year of Production: 2023
Running Time: 5 mins
Language: English with Spanish subtitles
Director: Anton Olandersson
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English Synopsis
After a night out, Séan and Pablo return to the sofa which they left earlier. Suddenly a loud moan comes from Amanda’s bedroom, like so many nights before… Who could it be this time? Or maybe the truth is incomprehensible for Séan and Pablo, who are about to have a revelation to blow their minds!
After a night out, Séan and Pablo return to the sofa which they left earlier. Suddenly a loud moan comes from Amanda’s bedroom, like so many nights before… Who could it be this time? Or maybe the truth is incomprehensible for Séan and Pablo, who are about to have a revelation to blow their minds!
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Film Category: Short
Country of Production: United Kingdom
Year of Production: 2022
Running Time: 15 mins
Language: English
Director: David Buchanan
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Country of Production: United Kingdom
Year of Production: 2022
Running Time: 15 mins
Language: English
Director: David Buchanan
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English Synopsis
Amy dreams of being a musical star on the West End stage - but when her boss threatens to fire her from her day job, she must push her performance to a whole new level.
Amy dreams of being a musical star on the West End stage - but when her boss threatens to fire her from her day job, she must push her performance to a whole new level.
Somewhere To Stay
Film Category: Short
Country of Production: Iran
Year of Production: 2022
Running Time: 15 mins
Language: Farsi with English subtitles
Director: Amirhossein Hatami
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Country of Production: Iran
Year of Production: 2022
Running Time: 15 mins
Language: Farsi with English subtitles
Director: Amirhossein Hatami
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English Synopsis
Concealing a devastating secret about his daughter, a father has told everyone that she is missing, his son unable to bear the burden of this concealed truth, takes a step that profoundly impacts their family’s life.
Concealing a devastating secret about his daughter, a father has told everyone that she is missing, his son unable to bear the burden of this concealed truth, takes a step that profoundly impacts their family’s life.
Starship Troopers Deadlock
Film Category: Short
Country of Production: Germany
Year of Production: 2022
Running Time: 40 mins
Language: English
Director: Steffen Werner
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Country of Production: Germany
Year of Production: 2022
Running Time: 40 mins
Language: English
Director: Steffen Werner
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English Synopsis
Within the Starship Troopers universe. Meet new types of Arachnids, faced with new enemies, follow a small squad of the Mobile Infantry to protect the Earth.
Within the Starship Troopers universe. Meet new types of Arachnids, faced with new enemies, follow a small squad of the Mobile Infantry to protect the Earth.
Features 2023
Brighton 4th
Film Category: Feature
Country of Production: Georgia
Year of Production: 2023
Running Time: 90 mins
Language: English, Georgian, Russian with English subtitles
Director: Levan Koguashvili
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Country of Production: Georgia
Year of Production: 2023
Running Time: 90 mins
Language: English, Georgian, Russian with English subtitles
Director: Levan Koguashvili
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English Synopsis
Brighton 4th tells the story of Kakhi, a Georgian ex-wrestler who travels from Tbilisi to Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, to help his son Soso find a way out of a gambling debt.
Brighton 4th tells the story of Kakhi, a Georgian ex-wrestler who travels from Tbilisi to Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, to help his son Soso find a way out of a gambling debt.
I Am Gitmo
Film Category: Feature, Winner Actor
Country of Production: United States
Year of Production: 2023
Running Time: 120 mins
Language: English, Arabic, Dari
Director: Philippe Diaz
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Country of Production: United States
Year of Production: 2023
Running Time: 120 mins
Language: English, Arabic, Dari
Director: Philippe Diaz
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English Synopsis
During the war on terror started after 9/11, Gamel is taken from Afghanistan to Guantanamo Bay Cuba. He is interrogated and tortured despite professing his innocence. His freedom depends on John, a military interrogator, assigned to his case.
During the war on terror started after 9/11, Gamel is taken from Afghanistan to Guantanamo Bay Cuba. He is interrogated and tortured despite professing his innocence. His freedom depends on John, a military interrogator, assigned to his case.
Kindling
Film Category: Feature
Country of Production: United Kingdom
Year of Production: 2023
Running Time: 100 mins
Language: English
Director: Connor O'Hara
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Country of Production: United Kingdom
Year of Production: 2023
Running Time: 100 mins
Language: English
Director: Connor O'Hara
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English Synopsis
Group of young men who return to their home town in order to turn their friend's final days into a celebration of life and friendship.
Group of young men who return to their home town in order to turn their friend's final days into a celebration of life and friendship.
Nessie
Film Category: Feature
Country of Production: United Kingdom
Year of Production: 2023
Running Time: 100 mins
Language: English
Director: Robbie Moffat
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Country of Production: United Kingdom
Year of Production: 2023
Running Time: 100 mins
Language: English
Director: Robbie Moffat
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English Synopsis
When an American billionaire leaves $50 Million to the village of Loch Ness, his unhappy son decides to contest the will, causing the villagers to prove to him that Nessie is real.
When an American billionaire leaves $50 Million to the village of Loch Ness, his unhappy son decides to contest the will, causing the villagers to prove to him that Nessie is real.
Occupied Heart – The Following Up
Film Category: Feature
Country of Production: Spain
Year of Production: 2022
Running Time: 85 mins
Language: Spanish
Director: Alejandro G. Etola
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Country of Production: Spain
Year of Production: 2022
Running Time: 85 mins
Language: Spanish
Director: Alejandro G. Etola
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English Synopsis
Cayetano, a bon vivant, inherits the rights of the movie Occupied Heart from his brother, the director and producer of the film Occupied Heart. with little knowledge of the Spanish film industry, Cayetano, convinces the actors of the film to make a very peculiar promotion so that he can pay his debts.
Cayetano, a bon vivant, inherits the rights of the movie Occupied Heart from his brother, the director and producer of the film Occupied Heart. with little knowledge of the Spanish film industry, Cayetano, convinces the actors of the film to make a very peculiar promotion so that he can pay his debts.
Only Love Matters
