Competition winners at CAMERIMAGE Bydgoszcz, Poland
Competition winners at CAMERIMAGE, the International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography, were revealed today as the 21st edition came to a close with a gala awards celebration at the Opera Nova in Bydgoszcz.
MAIN COMPETITION
Golden Frog winner: Ida
cin. Łukasz Żal, Ryszard Lenczewski
dir. Paweł Pawlikowski
Silver Frog winner: Heli
cin. Lorenzo Hagerman
dir. Amat Escalante
Bronze Frog winner: Inside Llewyn Davis
cin. Bruno Delbonnel
dir. Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
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POLISH FILMS COMPETITION
Best Polish Film: The Girl from the Wardrobe
cin. Arkadiusz Tomiak
dir. Bodo Kox
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STUDENT ETUDES COMPETITION
Laszlo Kovacs Student Award – The Golden Tadpole: : Such a Landscape
cin. Zuzanna Pyda
dir. Jagoda Szelc
School: Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Filmowa, Telewizyjna i Teatralna im. L.Schillera w Łodzi (PWSFTviT)
The Winner of the Golden Tadpole has also received the Polish Filmmakers Association Award
Silver Tadpole: Zinneke
cin. Erika Meda
dir. Rémi Allier
school: Institut des Arts de Diffusion (IAD)
Bronze Tadpole: Funeral of Harald Kramer
cin. Anselm Hartmann
dir. Marc Schlegel
School: Institut für Film und Fernsehen FILMAKADEMIE WIEN
Polish Film Institute and Mastershot Special Award for Best Cinematography in the Student Etudes Competition: Magnesium
cin. Paul Özgür
dir. Sam De Jong
School: Nederlandse Filmacademie - Netherlands Film Academy
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FEATURE LENGTH DOCUMENTARY FILMS COMPETITION
Golden Frog — Grand Prix: Winter Nomads
cin. Camille Cottagnoud
dir. Manuel von Stürler
Special Mention: Matthew's Laws
cin. Aage Hollander, Marc Schmidt
dir. Marc Schmidt
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SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILMS COMPETITION
Golden Frog — Grand Prix: Grandpa and Me and a Helicopter to Heaven
cin. Johan Palmgren
dir. Åsa Blanck, Johan Palmgren
Special Mention: Not Anymore: A Story of Revolution
cin. Matthew VanDyke
dir. Matthew VanDyke
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DIRECTORS’ DEBUTS COMPETITION
under the patronage of the Polish Filmmakers Association (SFP)
Best Directorial Debut: Augustine
cin. Georges Lechaptois
dir. Alice Winocour
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CINEMATOGRAPHERS’ DEBUTS COMPETITION
under the patronage of the Polish Filmmakers Association (SFP)
Best Cinematography Debut: Medeas
cin. Chayse Irvin
dir. Andrea Pallaoro
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3D FILMS COMPETITION
Best 3D Documentary Film: Pina
cin. Hélene Louvart
dir. Wim Wenders
Best 3D Feature Film: Gravity
cin. Emmanuel Lubezki
dir. Alfonso Cuarón
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MUSIC VIDEOS COMPETITION
Best Music Video: Gesaffelstein 'Pursuit'
cin. Nicolas Loir
dir. Fleur & Manu
Best Cinematography In A Music Video: Ghostpoet 'Cold Win'
cin. Nicolas Loir
dir. Cyrille de Vignemont
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ADVERTISING SPOTS COMPETITION „EUROPEAN FUNDS IN FOCUS… NEW PERSPECTIVE”
In co-operation with Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship
The Jury decided not to present the Main Award. The Special Mention was presented to The Ministry of Regional Development for a series of commercials „Każdy korzysta, nie każdy widzi” (Everyone benefits, not everyone sees).
About CAMERIMAGE
Now in its 21st Edition, the International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography CAMERIMAGE is the most recognized festival dedicated to the art of cinematography and is the biggest international film festival in Poland. The unconventional format of the Festival, which awards films according to their visual, aesthetic and technical values, is a unique alternative to traditional film festivals.
CAMERIMAGE proves to be a great forum not only for presentation but also for further development of international moviemaking and provides a platform for young filmmakers to explore new artistic areas.
In addition to the main competition, the Festival offers a Polish Films Competition, Student Etudes Competition, Documentary Films Competition, Feature Debuts Competition, Music Videos Competition, Camerimage Market, Camerimage Forum, special screenings and premieres, various reviews, retrospectives, meetings and also accompanying events such as art exhibitions and music performances.
Various presentations of modern film equipment and of the latest production and postproduction technologies (both traditional and digital) are also an inherent aspect of the Festival and have been organized with cooperation from companies such as Arri, Panavision, Kodak, Hawk, K5600, J.L. Fisher, Sony, Panasonic, KinoFlo, Technicolor, Canon, Zeiss and Red.
CAMERIMAGE is an extraordinary event where art and technology meet, creating a unique and unforgettable atmosphere. Please visit http://www.camerimage.pl/ for more information.
