The 7th International Panorama of Independent Filmmakers finished on Saturday 1st of October in a successful and celebrating atmosphere. Panorama was organized by the Non Profitable Company called «Ιnternational Panorama of Independent Filmakers» with the cooperation of the cultural company “Screen” and the on line magazine for the alternative culture Cineek magazine (www.cineek.gr) under the aegis of Municipality of Rentis.

The final celebration included the grant of rewards and special distinctions of 7th International Panorama, as well as the 2nd International Competition of Photography with the subject of “Points of Contact”.

The International Panorama of Independent Films and Videos Creators, with its presence in Athens, shows that there is a continuity and consequence in the institution giving an expression of freedom in Greek and Foreign Creators without exclusions of any expediencies respecting the culture and values of each culture and creator separately.

This is a pioneer effort for our country as the International Panorama is the unique cinematographic festival in Southern and Eastern Europe without preliminary Committee without censorship and examination.

It should be emphasized that special interest was stressed by cultural masterminds to show the awarded films in Kalamata, Patras and with the collaboration of Central Union of Municipal and Perfectoral Councils of Youth in Greece they will be shown in above 80 Municipalities and Prefectures (with the frequency of twice a week), while in Athens will shown on the workshop of Spyros Vasiliou, in Ash in Art , in the Centre of Juridical Studies and as pre-festival events of 8th International Panorama.

The rewards were granted from :
Sylvanna Rapti, Member of National Parliament of PA.SO.K at A`Athens,
Nora Katselli, Member of National Parliament of PA.SO.K at B`Athens,
Papapostolou G and Spyropoulos A., Members of Municipality Council of Renti,
Kostas Triantafillos, President of Central Union Municipal and Prefectoral Councils of Youth in Greece
Sophia Garbozi, Educative official of the Embassy of Cyprus.
Renos Haralampidis, the actor


The awarded films were
International Competition

Best Feature Film “FAQ” by Carlos Atanes Spain 82`prod.2004
Best Short Film “Voodoo child” by Toni Bestard Spain 22` prod.2004
Best Documentary “Time after time” by Maireid Sullivan and Ben Kettlewell Australia 78`prod.2005
Best Animation: “Subway score” by Alexander Isert Germany 7`prod.2004
Best Experimental : “Chronos” by Ioakim Milonas, Cyprus 4`prod.2004.

Special awards
Best Balkan film: “The kiss” by Toma Waszarow Boulgaria 1`small length 2005
Best European film: “Nijnok” Leo Wentnik Holland 12`documentary 2004
Best Mediterranean film: “Waves of Aegean Sea” by Rellas Antonis Greece 64` documentary 2003

Greek Competition
Best Feature Film: “Tria poulakia kathode”(Three birds are sitting) by N. Spanos 90`2003
Best Short Film : “Pilala” (Running), by Th. Papadoulakis 18`2004
Best Documentary: “Methexis” by G. Botsos 54`2005
Best Experimental: “Meriet” by V. Magaraki 28`2005

Special awards
Award of Photography: “The dance of sponge fishers” V. Vasiliadis 60` 2002
Award of Script: “The emigrant” F. Polichronopoulos 55` short film
Special award of montaz : “Nobody is perfect” N. Haskas Greece 10` short film 2004
Award of Music: Constantinos Beta for the film “Waves of Aegean Sea” of Rellas Antonis
A` mans` role: To small boy Antipa Tamotsidi for “Pilala” (Running), Th.Papadoulakis 18`2004
A` womans` role: Athina Filou for the film “The emigrant” F.Polichronopoulos 55` feature film