The Best Shorts Competition Announces Latest Winners!

The Best Shorts Competition is proud to announce the latest winners. The Best Shorts Competition puts filmmakers first and provides a direct opportunity for recognition and publicity for high quality productions. It is international in scope and has granted awards to producers in Australia, Bahrain, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, China, Columbia, Cuba, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Republic of Mauritius, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States.

~ Best of Show ~ 

Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon – Until

Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon (USA), Until, Film Short – Golden Globe winners Sedgwick and Bacon deliver a pitch perfect homage to our times – a short film about a couple who learn to live with loss. It is at once unpretentious and complicated, intriguing, surprising, emotional and profoundly touching – without preaching or being overtly melodramatic. These exceptionally talented actors deliver achingly authentic and potent performances without a word being spoken. As the short’s producers, directors and actors, the filmmakers created this piece to honor the memory of the lives lost to covid-19 and dedicated it to their loved ones left behind. Along with editing from the talented Sabine Hoffman and a compelling soundtrack by Travis Bacon – Sedgwick and Bacon use their considerable on-screen talents to support their ongoing compassionate advocacy to causes that bring about positive change.  www.sixdegrees.org/..

~ Award of Excellence Special Mention ~

Kami Sadraei (USA), The Sleepless, Film Short – Oscar-nominee Eric Roberts stars with Kami Sadraei in this short about an ordinary psychotherapy session that takes a shocking turn. A tormented man consults a psychiatrist to come to terms with his past and ends up finding resolution in an unconventional way.  Authentic performances and tight direction. Cinematography by Adam Goral with editor Nicholas Wenger.

Brett A. Hart (USA), Coffee With Exes, Film Short – Emmy winning director Hart delivers a relevant and delightful romp through a woman’s search for meaning accompanied by endless cups of coffee with exes. From “Here’s Your S*%!@ Back coffee” to the “Wanna Hook Up for Old Time’s Sake coffee” – she ultimately discovers the real relationship she is looking for. Stars Jessica Bishop, Ryan Shrime, Coley Speaks, Jean Diaz.

Tisca Chopra (India), Rubaru, Film Short – An aging actress realizes the opportunities she missed to create genuine art but now how far will she go to regain her confidence and be relevant? An honest, searing portrait of an actor and near tragic consequences. FilmFare winner Chopra is outstanding as an actress facing her deteriorating mental health. A convincing performance by supporting actor International Emmy-nominee Arjun Mathur.

Brigitte Alepin (Canada), Fast & Dangerous Race to The Bottom, Doc Short – A richly illustrated critical examination of the perils of international tax competition, tax injustices and their devastating effect on public finances. A well researched and balanced doc with intelligent commentary from well-chosen global experts. Compelling information, tight narrative and excellent editing weave a very compelling doc. Aired CBC.

Maverick Moore (USA), My Dinner with Werner, Film Short – Based on real events and things Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski actually said…this is a wacky farce about a dinner date and murder. Deftly directed, creative and delightfully absurd. Carried by a talented cast. Chynna Walker (Sam), Matthew Sanders (Return to Montauk), Andrew Perez and Grant Virtue.

Daniel McMellen (USA), The Garage, Film Short – A summer job changes everything for a young man in Indiana. Coming of age set against the backdrop of summer heat, father-figures, dangerously insane co-workers and a homicidal Hotpoint. Stars: Jay Lay (How I Met Your Mother), Jack Coghlan (Jamall & Gerald), Harry Marsh. With a solidly supportive score from Grammy-winner Oskar Cartaya.

Aaron Augenblick (USA), Death Hacks, Web Series – A wildly creative animated series that is a parody on modern social media culture using horror tropes. Adam and Molly are the ghost hosts of a lifestyle show for offering upbeat advice on to undead viewers. Witty, relevant and highly entertaining – whether laughing or totally freaked out. Stars Emmy-nominees Kristen Schaal and Thomas Middleditch.  Produced by Snapchat.

Austin Everett (USA), The Baker, Film Short – A charming assassin baker, who literally kills with cupcakes, gets into a sticky situation when the man she falls for ends up being her next mark. Quirky and delightful with inviting direction, tight editing and engaging performances. Stars Aubrey Reynolds (16 Stones), Adam Tsekhman (DC’s Legends of Tomorrow), Nicola Posener (The Bold and the Beautiful).

Rodrigo Thome (Brazil), The Ocean Voice, Nature / Environment – A love letter from the Ocean to all of humanity. It delivers a nostalgic look at our relationship with the sea – as well as providing a cautionary tale urging us to reconnect with the ocean – the source life for our planet. Gorgeous cinematography, lush soundtrack and an emotionally beautiful script deliver a mesmerizing short with an important message.

Paula McFetridge (United Kingdom), Gone, Film Short –  A very realistic depiction of two days in the life of a woman with dementia and her son the carer. When she doesn’t remember, it’s hurtful and things change in the blink of an eye. It’s just his turn to love her more now. Insightful script both heart wrenching and heart opening. Outstanding and painfully real performances from Carol Moore and Darren Franklin. With Future Screens NI.

Fang Qiannan, Pan Yingying, Zhang Jingxiong, Guo Zifeng, Shan Haozhe (China), The Thorn Bird, Animation – According to Legend, there is a bird that sings only once in his/her life. Their life is spent searching for a thorn tree to complete the great song. A beautiful allegory of a person’s quest for meaning and finding their true voice. Uniquely crafted and beautiful visuals, a simple yet deeply rich animation style, excellent sound design.

BirdGang Ltd (United Kingdom), Rosetta by Ukweli Roach, Experimental – Rosetta explores the issues of Perspective, and how that affects Interpretation. A imaginative dance dealing with opposites; Greed vs Sacrifice; Selfishness vs Altruism; Hate vs Love. A film with many layers of meaning and the transformative nature of love. Creative filming from Colin Emerson deftly and artistically edited and carried by an electro-soul track from Kyan. From BirdGang.

~ Award of Excellence ~ 

Aaron Augenblick (USA), Death Hacks, Animation

Andrew Gutierrez (USA), Paz, Film Short, Latin / Hispanic

Arlen Konopaki (USA), That Was Awesome!, Film Short

Austin T Vincent (USA), Duino, Animation (Student)

Ayeshah Rose (Australia), Shoulda, Women Filmmakers

Brett A. Hart (USA), Coffee With Exes, Actress: Leading (Jessica Bishop as Jess), Women Filmmakers

Brigitte Alepin (Canada), Fast & Dangerous Race To The Bottom, Women Filmmakers

Carlos Torres (USA), XIETY, Disability Issues, Film Short, Women Filmmakers

Catelyne Ma (Canada), Our Sparkles, Animation (Student)

Courtney Deelen (Canada), The Last of Ian Campbell, Actor: Leading (Shawn Lawrence as Ian Campbell), Film Short, Women Filmmakers

Cristian Balint (USA), Insomniac, Music Video, Cinematography

Curtis Roland (USA), Old Cliff Rising, Disability Issues (Student)

Daniel Díaz and Gloria Tejero (Spain), A Walk by the Clouds, Music Video

Daniel McMellen (USA), The Garage, Direction

Dave Bergeson (USA), Wheels Locked, Disability Issues, Film Short

David McAbee (USA), NOVA, Film Short, Script / Writer

Deepak Reddy (India), Manasanamaha, Film Short, Actor: Leading (Viraj Ashwin as Surya), Cinematography (Deepak Reddy), Experimental, Costume Design (Deepak Reddy), Creativity / Originality, Makeup (Deepak Reddy), Narration / Voice-Over Talent (Viraj Ashwin), Original Score (Composed by Syed Kamran), Post-Production Overall, Production Design, Script / Writer (Deepak Reddy), Sound Editing / Sound Mixing, Viewer Impact: Entertainment Value, Direction (Deepak Reddy), Concept

Denis Thomopoulos (USA), Cool The Climate!, Children / Family Programming

Dorlisa Hommel (USA), MOM’s: More Than An Organic Market, Nature / Environment / Wildlife, Documentary Short

Dugan Bridges (USA), Serving Thousands: The 29 Diner Story, Documentary Short

Emilie Tommasi (France), The Gliwensbourg Chronicles, Webisode

Endemic Species Research Institute (Taiwan), Elves in the Twilight: Taiwan’s Bewitching Bats, Nature / Environment / Wildlife, Public Service Programming / PSA, Videography

Eric Urbiztondo (USA), Amy From Outer Space, Actor: Leading (Eric Urbiztondo as Max)

Gabriel Santos (USA), With A Single Leg, Disability Issues (Student)

Harinarayan Rajeev (Canada), Sawa, Film Short

Iara Lee, Cultures of Resistance Films (USA), FROM TRASH TO TREASURE: turning negatives into positives, Documentary Short

Jay Paris (USA), Together–6 Feet Apart, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest

Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon (USA), Until, Actor: Leading (Kevin Bacon), Actress: Leading (Kyra Sedgwick)

Laura A. Martínez Hinojosa (Mexico), Viral, Latin / Hispanic

Marina Potapova (USA), Super Cool, Women Filmmakers

Martin Jayet and Mathilde Lefort (France), EDEN TRIBAL, Documentary Short

Mary Clare Plaschke (USA), Sweetie Pie, Web Tube Length Video

Melanie de Klerk, Sophie Lui and Ron Coldham (Canada), Get Lost in Colombia, Web / Internet Programming

Michael Murray (USA), The Apartment 21 Christmas Special, Film Short

Michael Murray (USA), The Apartment 21 Halloween Special, Film Short

Michael Zara (USA), POSSESSED, Music Video

Mirlande Amazan (USA), LIFE…, Actress: Supporting (Shawn Lockie as Sam)

Mor-Moshe Ashkenazi (Israel), David and Goliath, Jewish (Student)

Pierre Smith Khanna (Spain), Fairytales of Growth, Educational / Instructional / Training

Ralantoaritsimba Nirina (France), Bumper, Women Filmmakers

Rob Villanueva, RVSF Inc. (USA), California Rising, Documentary Short

Tim Werenko (USA), Running Lines, Web Series

Tisca Chopra (India), Rubaru, Actress: Leading (Tisca Chopra as Radha Malhotra)

Vito Lyles (USA), Black Coffee, Film Short

 ~ Award of Merit Special Mention ~

Brian Brodeur (USA), TAPintoTV, Television – Pilot Program, Television – Program Series, Pilot Program / Series

Brian Brodeur (USA), HomeGrown: The Series, Web Series, Television – Program / Series

Danny Thykaer (Denmark), Louise & Louise, Film Short, Actress: Leading (Tanja Fleth Boenke as Louise)

Deepak Reddy (India), Manasanamaha, Actress: Supporting (Drishika Chander as Chaitra)

Denis Thomopoulos (USA), Cool The Climate!, Nature / Environment / Wildlife

Dylan Gary (USA), Broken Toys, Film Short, Actress: Leading (Olivia Hardin as The Woman)

Elisabeth Lecaye (France), DATES, Women Filmmakers, Film Short

Endemic Species Research Institute (Taiwan), Elves in the Twilight: Taiwan’s Bewitching Bats, Editing

Jason Avezzano (USA), So OCD, Women Filmmakers, Film Short

Justin Wang Powell (USA), Falling Sparrow, Original Score (Student) (Composed by Li Xun)

Kelly Bakos (USA), Ephemeral, Documentary Short, Nature / Environment / Wildlife

Lewis William Robinson (United Kingdom), Addiction, Film Short, Script / Writer

Louis Bryant and AmaYah Harrison (USA), 19Seventy Free, African American, Music Video

Mirlande Amazan (USA), LIFE…, Women Filmmakers, Actress: Leading (Stacy Ann Rose as Dr. Rhemi Hathaway)

Patrick de Teliga (Australia), POSTCARDS from ISOLATION, Actor: Leading (Patrick de Teliga), Film Short

Ramy Gheit (USA), Essential Worker, Film Short, Original Score

Sam Clark (USA), FAIRVIEW, Actor: Leading (Sam Clark as Sam Clark)

Vincent McLean (USA), Sang Del Drac, Film Short

~ Award of Merit ~

Alexander Yellen (USA), Dead End Drive, Disability Issues

Allen Newman (USA), Last Resort, Webisode

Allison Bergman (USA), Gastropod, Women Filmmakers

Allison Hughes Stroud (USA), Clipped, Webisode, Women Filmmakers, Costume Design

Andre Wright (USA), Awake, Film Short (Student)

Andrew Gutierrez (USA), Paz, Actor: Supporting (Armando DuBon Jr. as Antonio), Actress: Leading (Heidi Martin as Linda), Actress: Supporting (Elena Sahagun as Maria)

Andronica Marquis (USA), Medea, Actor: Leading (Ed Gonzalez Moreno as Jason), Actress: Leading (Andronica Marquis as Medea), Film Short, Women Filmmakers

Antonio De La Cruz (USA), Salsero in Purgatory, Actor: Leading (C.L. Rivera as Marcos), Latin / Hispanic

Ashley Wren Collins (USA), i only miss you when i’m breathing, Film Short, Women Filmmakers

Avery Chung-Melino (USA), Modern Woman, Women Filmmakers (Student)

Benji Tucker (USA), My Best Friend, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger

Brianna Reed (USA), Sweet 15, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger

Carl Tempesta (USA), Perfect Match, Film Short

Carlos Torres (USA), XIETY, Actress: Leading (Karen Torres), Public Service Programming / PSA

Caroline Locke (USA), CarolineLocke_The Winner, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger

Caroline Patz (USA), First Kiss, Film Short, Women Filmmakers, Editing, Actor: Leading (Michael L McNulty as Him), Actress: Leading (Caroline Patz as Me)

Cécile Rousset, Romain Blanc-Tailleur and Adrienne Nowak (France), Fail in Love – Berlin, Animation

Chris Zarb (Malta), The End, Film Short

Cynthia M. Uhrich (USA), Lorna Landvik’s “Oh My Stars”, Actress: Leading (Anna Stranz as Violet Mathers)

Dalton Snider-Smith (USA), Fantasy Master, Women Filmmakers (Student)

Darryl Dillard (USA), Who’s With Me, Experimental

David Mable (USA), Down the Kuskokwim, Documentary Short

Diek (USA), States of Contention, Film Short

Elizabeth Usher (Australia), Words Like Knives, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest, Music Video

Emmy Perry (USA), Body and Soul, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger

Endemic Species Research Institute (Taiwan), Elves in the Twilight: Taiwan’s Bewitching Bats, Sound Editing / Sound Mixing

Felix Heyer (Germany), G-Power G5M Hurricane RR, Commercial / Infomercial

Felix Kiner (USA), I.L. Peretz’s If Not Higher, Jewish

Gavin Bradley (USA), Come Home To Me, Film Short

George Hurley (USA), Ports, Animation (Student)

Gigi Burgdorf (United Kingdom), Same Time Next Week, Film Short, Women Filmmakers

Gil Sagi (Germany), Breezy – LOOKin for, Music Video

Greg Roensch (USA), He Runs, Animation, Contemporary Issues / Awareness Raising

Hana Noka and Sandu Negrea (USA), I, WOMAN., Film Short

Hudson Hillin (USA), Letting Go, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger

Ilia Wayans (USA), Go Fish, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger

Imeh Gabriel, A Lady’s Voice Network (USA), The Story of Carmen, Documentary Short

Isaac Ruth (USA), The Feeding, Actress: Leading (Christine Renaud as Anna)

Ivy Tobin (USA), My Life as a Doormat, Television – Pilot Program, Actress: Leading (Ivy Tobin as Rose Gardner Lipchitz)

Jacob Basri (USA), Phosphor, Animation

Jacob Sbragia (USA), On April 8th, I Lost my Mind, Film Short

Jaeyoung Lee (USA), I’ll Miss You a Lot, Scott, Narration / Voice-Over Talent (Toritseju Danner)

James Carey (USA), Divorce During Pandemic, Film Short

Jane Wells (USA), Preserving The Holocaust, Jewish, Women Filmmakers

Jay Paris (USA), Together–6 Feet Apart, Documentary Short

Jimmy Prosser (USA), FOOLS, Actor: Leading (Jake Ingrande as him), Film Short

Jonathan Sprout and Rodney Whittenberg (USA), Solar, Music Video

Joseph McGovern (USA), Hush, Experimental

Josh Sabey, Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies (USA), The Romey Lynchings: A Story of Lebanese Immigrants, Documentary Short

 Joud AlAmri (United Arab Emirates), Sunday, Film Short, Women Filmmakers

Joud AlAmri (United Arab Emirates), Sanctum, Experimental, Contemporary Issues / Awareness Raising

Joud AlAmri (United Arab Emirates), Guru Taxi, Film Short, Women Filmmakers

Justin MacGregor, Roguescots (Canada), Isolation, Film Short

Justin Wang Powell (USA), Falling Sparrow, Actress: Supporting (Student) (Nicole Marquez-Davis as Jade)

Kelly Grosklags and Bryan Piatt (USA), Dying Is Not Giving Up, Documentary Short

Kelly Riot (USA), Tiger Eyes, Women Filmmakers, Contemporary Issues / Awareness Raising

Kevin Murray (USA), Practice, Film Short

Laiqa Hitt and Jared Bunn (USA), Panacea, Documentary Short

Lauren Robbins (USA), Sanctioned, Film Short

Leonard J. Moore II and Eric Campbell (USA), Shut Up and Box, Actor: Leading (Leonard J. Moore II as James), African American, Film Short, Viewer Impact: Content / Message Delivery

Lewis William Robinson (United Kingdom), Addiction, Actor: Supporting (Grahame Edwards as Roy Bennett)

Liene Greifane, VGIK, Moscow – Russia (Russia), Dymov, Women Filmmakers (Student), Film Short (Student)

Linda Spence, Adam Revesz and Troy De Four (Canada), Balboa Mist, Film Short, Women Filmmakers

Louis Bryant and AmaYah Harrison (USA), 19Seventy Free, Film Short

MareDreams Inc. (USA), SWEET DREAMS, Educational / Instructional / Training

Marina Potapova (USA), Super Cool, Film Short

Markus Thorington (USA), Rum Go!, Film Short

Marta Koszowy and Bartosz Wilk (Poland), Bang Bang, Music Video, Arts / Cultural / Performance / Plays

Maya Jai Pinson (USA), I’m Ready, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger

Melissa Farris (USA), Life Reflecting, Film Short, Concept

Meredith Vivian, Meghan Maddigan, David Towne (USA), Where Are They Now?, Web Series

Micha Meyer (Switzerland), Weekend in the Forest, Film Short, Sound: Overall Impact

Michael Strauss (USA), Frosting: A Memory, Actress: Leading (Leah Wasylik as Madi)

Michele Vance Hehir and Nathaniel Vance Hehir (Canada), The Stonekiller, Film Short (Student), Women Filmmakers (Student)

Michelle Kossler (Italy), Anthropocene, Experimental

Milan Radisics (Hungary), Art of Pollution, Nature / Environment / Wildlife, Dramatic Impact

Nandini Bapat (USA), CHOL, Asian, Contemporary Issues / Awareness Raising

Nina Ross (United Kingdom), The Daring Young Girl on the Flying Trapeze, Disability Issues (Student)

Olga Slobodchikova (USA), Age Of No Fear, Documentary Short (Student)

Ollie Rankin (Canada), Orthogonal, Animation

Patricia Vasconcellos (USA), Curfew in NYC, Documentary Short, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest, Women Filmmakers

Paul J. Lane (United Kingdom), Family Matters, Film Short

Paul Mailath (Australia), Matt’s Story, Disability Issues

Penny Moore (Australia), Trust Frank, Film Short, Women Filmmakers, Direction

Phuong Mai Nguyen and Charlotte Cambon de Lavalette (France), Brazen – Mae Jemison, Animation

Raed Barance and Anthony Bravo (USA), Elevation Zero, Experimental

Ramy Gheit (USA), Essential Worker, Actor: Leading (Ramy Gheit as Marc), Direction

Rebecca Ruhm (USA), Bathtub Chronicles, Film Short, Women Filmmakers

Reginald M. Jernigan Jr. (USA), Detached, Actor: Leading (Reginald M. Jernigan Jr. as Ted), African American

Richie Valentino (Australia), Birds of a Feather, Animation, Educational / Instructional / Training

Rob DiNinni and Jeffrey Plamer (USA), MarriageFit, Film Short

Roberto Turani (Italy), Insonnia, Experimental

Rudys Hymn (USA), American Killjoy, Actress: Supporting (Aimee Ruth Pike as Emeret), Experimental, Film Short, Cinematography

Sam Clark (USA), FAIRVIEW, Film Short, Movie Trailer

Seayoon Jeong (USA), Breaking the Silence, Asian, Film Short, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest, Women Filmmakers

Tom Weston (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), Trilogy:  Respect, Love, Compassion, Music Video

Tommy G. Kendrick and LeAnn Morris (USA), The Dark Places, Christian

Victor Dean (USA), MRS. TAYLOR’S SHOW AND TELL – A PRINCE STORY, Animation

Wendy Spinks and Clea Mallinson (South Africa), I am Chuma, Women Filmmakers

Will Tully (USA), Sketchbook, Film Short, Editing

William McKeever and Paul Rachman (USA), Emperors of the Deep- Short, Documentary Short

~ Award of Recognition ~

Abdullah Habib (Oman), Fingers (A Personal Film), Experimental

Alex Bowling and Stephen Byrum (USA), La Schema, Women Filmmakers, Film Short

Ali Ahmed (USA), Identity Theft, Actor: Leading (Student) (Ali Ahmed as Amir)

Ali Eskandarzadeh (USA), AKHTARAKAM (my little Guiding Star), Music Video

Allison Bergman (USA), Gastropod, Script / Writer (Marcelle Sirkus)

Andrea Neal (USA), Reflection, Film Short

Anne Aaronson (USA), Meeting Savage Republic, Documentary Short

Anne-Marie Pietersma (USA), I Got Dressed Today, Music Video (Student)

Asali Echols (USA), Fast & New, Women Filmmakers (Student)

Ashley Wren Collins (USA), i only miss you when i’m breathing, Actor: Leading (Phil Vassar as Warren)

Bea W. Bliss (USA), Aborted Traffick, Women Filmmakers, Film Short

Bill Hayward (USA), FILMTRIPS, Experimental

Carlo Bruno (Canada), The Beach, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest

Carlos E. Pacheco (USA), I s o l a t i o n, Documentary Short, Direction

Chaitanya Godsay (USA), Paper Plane, Film Short, Direction

Cheyenne Siearra (USA), Wim’s Day, Women Filmmakers (Student)

Chow Wah Chan (Singapore), The Metta Story, Documentary Short

Craig Calman (USA), Skidoo Ruins, Film Short

Craig DeLuz and David DeLuz (USA), Authentic, African American, Film Short

Daniel Glaser (USA), The Tempter, Christian

Dantly “ProwlaMan” Wyatt (USA), Larry Dickem (episode 2), Webisode

Dave Reda (USA), Rotting Love, Actress: Leading (Brooke Lewis as Porsche), Film Short

Demitra Papadinis (USA), Home Invasion, Film Short

Dezmyre Volmeus (USA), Lost and Found, Actress: Leading (Dezmyre Volmeus as Janette Wilson)

Dr. Ingo Bruchhold (Germany), Aedipar – The secret of the forbidden valley, Children / Family Programming, Nature / Environment / Wildlife

Economic Security Project (USA), A Killer Stereotype, Web Tube Length Video

Eddie Edgel (USA), The Last House on Raven Road, Film Short

Elia Cmiral (Czech Republic), Altered Mind of 20-20, Experimental

Elijah Roberts (USA), Something is in the House, Film Short

Elizabeth Usher (Australia), Stuck at the Crossroads, Music Video

Elliot Palatnik (USA), Silent Knight, Film Short (Student)

Emmy Perry (USA), Body and Soul, Actress: Leading (Student) (Emmy Perry as Beth), Experimental (Student), Film Short (Student), Women Filmmakers (Student)

Fathia Absie (USA), Pursued, Film Short, Women Filmmakers

Florida Film Institute (USA), NEXT OF KIN, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger

Florida Film Institute (USA), SHE’S A RAINBOW, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger

Frances Sapphire (Italy), YOUR HANDS CALLED MOTHER EARTH, Nature / Environment / Wildlife

Hannah Byrd (USA), RISE, Documentary Short, Women Filmmakers

Hudson Hillin (USA), Letting Go, Film Short

Jadi Carboni (Germany), Dancing my Hero, Experimental (Student)

Jadi Carboni (Germany), Gravity Well, Experimental (Student)

Jaeyoung Lee (USA), I’ll Miss You a Lot, Scott, Film Short

Jill Frechie (USA), Life without Parole: The Story of George Martorano, Movie Trailer

John Fuentes (USA), MY BROTHER’S KEEPER, Christian, Direction

Joseph McGovern (USA), Hush, Editing, Direction, Contemporary Issues / Awareness Raising

Josue Vera (Puerto Rico), A Miracle of love, History / Biographical (Student)

Joud AlAmri (United Arab Emirates), Unstoppable, Film Short, Mockumentary

Karl Shefelman (USA), Man on the Tower, Film Short

Kevin Veatch (USA), Coin Conjuring, Narration / Voice-Over Talent (Francis Jacobson)

Lacye A. Brown (USA), Dr. Apples® Pilot- The Journey, Television – Pilot Program

Larry Sheffield (USA), Alamogordo, Center of the World, Trinity 1945, Documentary Short

Léa De Carmo (USA), Parado, Women Filmmakers (Student)

Lidia Romanenko (Russia), Animal Instinct, Women Filmmakers (Student)

Lovie Johnson (USA), Your24…, Film Short

Maja Lakomy (USA), Wave, Film Short

Marlene Hochman and Angie Hansen (USA), Queen Marlene’s Toy Museum and Friends: Traffic Safety Toys, Children / Family Programming

Marta Collier-Youngblood (USA), Go Marta, Go! – Backroad Tripping to McGehee, AR, Women Filmmakers

Mary Louise Renegar (USA), Her Lover, Women Filmmakers

Matthew Lee, Punchline Theatre (United Kingdom), Empty Shelf, Film Short

Mira Haley Steuer (USA), Strike, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger

Miriam Revesz (USA), Voices From the Invisible, Disability Issues (Student)

Nathan Mouret (Israel), The Voice of the Wind, Children / Family Programming (Student), Film Short (Student), Jewish (Student)

Neta Rhyne (USA), A Horses’ Prayer, Public Service Programming / PSA

Niraj Jadav (United Kingdom), Khushi, Asian, Film Short

Paul Gatto, David Jester and Kathleen Strouse (USA), CHAMP 5, Documentary Short, Women Filmmakers

Paul J. Lane (United Kingdom), Family Matters, Actress: Leading (Angel Eaglestone as Lucy)

Paula Brackston (United Kingdom), The River, Women Filmmakers, Film Short

Portia Bocage (USA), Diverse-City, Television – Pilot Program (Student)

Rebecca Ruhm (USA), Bathtub Chronicles, Actor: Leading (Robert Sciglimpaglia as Greg), Actor: Supporting (John Paul Jones as Phillip), Actress: Leading (Lia Mariele as Robby), Actress: Supporting (Beth Scherr as Karen)

Richie Valentino (Australia), Mi Amore (my love), Animation, Dramatic Impact

Rodney Roldan (USA), Typography Through Time: Renaissance Era, Documentary Short, Television – Program Series

Sara Barnes (United Kingdom), The Crummock Selkie, Women Filmmakers

Shawn Uebele and Melissa Morris, E&H Productions (USA), Anti-Heroes Official Trailer, Movie Trailer

Shihyun Wang (Taiwan), The fight is on – Vaccine against Virus, Asian

Shihyun Wang (Taiwan), China’s most beautiful poems, Asian

Shihyun Wang (Taiwan), A solider from the past, Actor: Leading (Vigo Fan)

Shihyun Wang (USA), Marilyn, History / Biographical

Steven J R Lawson (USA), BROKEN BISCUITS, Movie Trailer

Ted Temny/Timur Temnikov (Canada), Boudoir, Actor: Supporting (Steve Kasan as a man), Actress: Leading (Pascale Potvin as a woman), Film Short

Tom Weston (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), Trilogy:  Respect, Love, Compassion, On-Camera Talent (Colin Peters as Colin “Minkah” Peters)

Vinz Beschi (Italy), E-stran(e)a mente, Experimental

Wesley Walker (USA), How the Sausage is Made, Animation (Student)

William Samson (United Kingdom), Project EVIE: Initiated, Film Short

William Samson (United Kingdom), The Last Wooden Shop, Film Short