WINNERS & NOMINEES
JANUARY 2017
JANUARY 2017
Best Film
WINNER - Best Film Director: Nancy Camaldo Runtime: 28 minutes 35 seconds Release date: June 15, 2016 Genre: Drama, Comedy Country: Germany Synopsis: Middle-aged bachelor Peter leads a miserable existence in his father’s flat. His whole life he has been dreaming of a serious relationship with another man. But his father strictly fights against Peter’s sexual orientation and fiercely tries to transform his son into a ‘real man’.
Runner-Up - Best Film Director: Tomaso Aramini Runtime: 18 minutes 50 seconds Release date: September 21, 2016 Genre: Drama Country: Italy Synopsis: A man wanders alone at night. As he peregrinates aimlessly in an unknown suburb, he enters an altered state of consciousness. His mind produces a series of hallucinations that eventually resolve in reaching a state of absolute psychological stillness.
Runner-Up - Best Film Director: Cosmea Spelleken Runtime: 11 minutes 15 seconds Release date: March 31, 2016 Genre: Silent Film, Comedy, Drama, Slatstick Country: Germany Synopsis: The two pensioners Mr. Schmitt and Mr. Fink spend their sunset years by playing boule all day long. After a childish fight both try to find a new hobby their own. A hilarious hunt begins...
Nominee - Best Film Director: Jasper Graeve Runtime: 27 minutes 30 seconds Release date: September 1, 2016 Genre: Experimental, Short Country: Germany Synopsis: Nemo doesn't know anymore how to deal with his current life. The illusion of a harmonic relationship with his girlfriend Linda is already evaporated. Just at this crucial moment he experience an extraordinary situation.
Nominee - Best Film Directed by: Oliwia Siem Runtime: 15 minutes 30 seconds Release date: August 1, 2016 Genre: Short Country: United Kingdom Synopsis: Some losses leave a scar. Torn between a high-maintenance girlfriend and his emotionally unstable mother, David finds himself drawn to rituals of death. An old photo may hold the key to his vivid and inexplicable experiences. Is David’s quest for the truth more urgent than the needs of the two women in his life?
Nominee - Best Film Director: Nick Sarafis Runtime: 16 minutes 54 seconds Release date: June 20, 2016 Genre: Drama Country: United States Synopsis: A woman goes missing. Her sister (Jane) arrives in New York to find her. Her only lead - a tattoo on the wrist of her sister in the most recent photo. An emotional "twisted Alice in Wonderland" tale in the dark prostitution world of New York.
Best Documentary
WINNER - Best Documentary Director: Justin Weinrich Runtime: 7 minutes 44 seconds Release date: February 15, 2016 Genre: Documentary, Experimental, Short Country: United States Synopsis: In the United States, there are currently over 100 million rats live out their lives in research laboratories. This is a day in the life of one such creature.
Nominee - Best Documentary Directed by Doug Kruse Runtime: 26 minutes 28 seconds Release date: May 10, 2015 Genre: Documentary, Short, Other Country: United States Synopsis: A teenager made a promise to his parents that if things got bad he would take care of the family; decades later that promise came do with his father's suicide. Funded through Kickstarter, this short blends the experimental and documentary genres in a monologist style.
Nominee - Best Documentary Director: William Randall Runtime: 9 minutes 20 seconds Release date: January 29, 2016 Genre: Landscape, Ecological Country: United States
Best Experimental
WINNER - Best Experimental Director: Tomaso Aramini Runtime: 18 minutes 50 seconds Release date: September 21, 2016 Genre: Drama Country: Italy Synopsis: A man wanders alone at night. As he peregrinates aimlessly in an unknown suburb, he enters an altered state of consciousness. His mind produces a series of hallucinations that eventually resolve in reaching a state of absolute psychological stillness.
Nominee - Best Experimental Director: Frédérique De Montblanc Runtime: 7 minutes Release date: July 1, 2016 Genre: Experimental / Music Video Country:Canada / Belgium Synopsis: Invited at an exclusive cocktail party, a woman (Queen KA) tries her best to engage with what seems to be quite an austere group. After some unfortunate exchanges, awkward smiles and odd food bits, she eventually escapes through the garden. As darkness surrounds her, she discovers the guests in a new light.
Nominee - Best Experimental Director: Jasper Graeve Runtime: 27 minutes 30 seconds Release date: September 1, 2016 Genre: Experimental, Short Country: Germany Synopsis: Nemo doesn't know anymore how to deal with his current life. The illusion of a harmonic relationship with his girlfriend Linda is already evaporated. Just at this crucial moment he experience an extraordinary situation.
Nominee - Best Experimental Director: Hadi Moussally Runtime: 12 minutes Release date: February 10, 2016 Genre: Experimental, Web / New Media Country: France Synopsis: 12 Months, 12 Films, 12 Editorials, 12 Fashion Designers, 12 Models & 12 Themes A story BORN of the rejection of the NARCISSUS nature of modern film. Within our chapters LIVE questions. Inspired by the philosophy of KULESHOV, we went in pursuit of the FALL of the WILD art of film for film’s sake.
Best Student Film
WINNER - Best Student Film Directed by: Oliwia Siem Runtime: 15 minutes 30 seconds Release date: August 1, 2016 Genre: Short Country: United Kingdom Synopsis: Some losses leave a scar. Torn between a high-maintenance girlfriend and his emotionally unstable mother, David finds himself drawn to rituals of death. An old photo may hold the key to his vivid and inexplicable experiences. Is David’s quest for the truth more urgent than the needs of the two women in his life?
Nominee - Best Student Film Director: Gina Wenzel Runtime: 27 minutes 21 seconds Release date: January 5, 2016 Genre: Short Country: Germany Synopsis: When Marc is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, he doesn't know how and when to tell his girlfriend Sophie about it.
Nominee - Best Student Film Director: Dominica Harrison Runtime: 5 minutes 22 seconds Release date: May 6, 2016 Genre: Experimental, Short Country: United States Synopsis:'Illusions' is a film about two characters that meet because of an accident, due to which they find themselves lost, each in their own limbo. To get out, they need to win a simple game with only one rule: the next level is just a step down.
Best Music video
WINNER - Best Music Video Director: Frédérique De Montblanc Runtime: 7 minutes Release date: July 1, 2016 Genre: Experimental / Music Video Country:Canada / Belgium Synopsis: Invited at an exclusive cocktail party, a woman (Queen KA) tries her best to engage with what seems to be quite an austere group. After some unfortunate exchanges, awkward smiles and odd food bits, she eventually escapes through the garden. As darkness surrounds her, she discovers the guests in a new light.
Nominee - Best Music Video Director: Matthias De Bondt Runtime: 20 minutes 5 seconds Release date: September 1, 2015 Genre: Horror, Thriller Country: Belgium Synopsis: Hopelessness drives Sara, trapped in a small cellar, to a primitive existence in which the pressing silences and the passing of time leave scars on her mind.
Nominee - Best Music Video Director: Lana MacIver Runtime: 3 minutes 26 seconds Release date: October 20, 2015 Genre: Drama, Art house, Art-Film Country: United Kingdom Synopsis: Written, directed, and performed by singer/songwriter and filmmaker Lana MacIver, comes 'Titled', Lana's debut single.
Nominee - Best Music Video Director: Terry Thomas Runtime: 4 minutes 14 seconds Release date: January 12, 2016 Genre: Music Video Country: United Kingdom Synopsis: A handmade paper stop motion music video that tells the story of a lonely starling waiting for love.
Nominee - Best Music Video Director: Marek Skrzecz Runtime: 4 minutes 41 seconds Release date: September 26, 2014 Genre: Music Video Country: Poland Synopsis: Dawid is a twenty-year-old farmer from a village in Małopolskie province. Each day, he works in his homestead and drives a tractor. After his daily hard work, he gets lost in his true passion for dance.
Best Director
WINNER - Best Director Director: Tomaso Aramini Runtime: 18 minutes 50 seconds Release date: September 21, 2016 Genre: Drama Country: Italy Synopsis: A man wanders alone at night. As he peregrinates aimlessly in an unknown suburb, he enters an altered state of consciousness. His mind produces a series of hallucinations that eventually resolve in reaching a state of absolute psychological stillness.
WINNER - Best Director Director: Nancy Camaldo Runtime: 28 minutes 35 seconds Release date: June 15, 2016 Genre: Drama, Comedy Country: Germany Synopsis: Middle-aged bachelor Peter leads a miserable existence in his father’s flat. His whole life he has been dreaming of a serious relationship with another man. But his father strictly fights against Peter’s sexual orientation and fiercely tries to transform his son into a ‘real man’.
Nominee - Best Director Director: Frédérique De Montblanc Runtime: 7 minutes Release date: July 1, 2016 Genre: Experimental / Music Video Country:Canada / Belgium Synopsis: Invited at an exclusive cocktail party, a woman (Queen KA) tries her best to engage with what seems to be quite an austere group. After some unfortunate exchanges, awkward smiles and odd food bits, she eventually escapes through the garden. As darkness surrounds her, she discovers the guests in a new light.
Nominee - Best Director Director: Jasper Graeve Runtime: 27 minutes 30 seconds Release date: September 1, 2016 Genre: Experimental, Short Country: Germany Synopsis: Nemo doesn't know anymore how to deal with his current life. The illusion of a harmonic relationship with his girlfriend Linda is already evaporated. Just at this crucial moment he experience an extraordinary situation.
Nominee - Best Director Director: Cosmea Spelleken Runtime: 11 minutes 15 seconds Release date: March 31, 2016 Genre: Silent Film, Comedy, Drama, Slatstick Country: Germany Synopsis: The two pensioners Mr. Schmitt and Mr. Fink spend their sunset years by playing boule all day long. After a childish fight both try to find a new hobby their own. A hilarious hunt begins...
Nominee - Best Director Director: Elias Ressegatti Runtime: 7 minutes 39 seconds Release date: January 1, 2016 Genre: Short Country: United States Synopsis: A young man is about to drastically alter the course of his life. As he contemplates going through with an armed robbery, he is haunted by repeating visions of what could go wrong.
Best Actor
WINNER - Best actor Director: Cosmea Spelleken Runtime: 11 minutes 15 seconds Release date: March 31, 2016 Genre: Silent Film, Comedy, Drama, Slatstick Country: Germany Synopsis: The two pensioners Mr. Schmitt and Mr. Fink spend their sunset years by playing boule all day long. After a childish fight both try to find a new hobby their own. A hilarious hunt begins...
Nominee - Best actor Director: Nancy Camaldo Runtime: 28 minutes 35 seconds Release date: June 15, 2016 Genre: Drama, Comedy Country: Germany Synopsis: Middle-aged bachelor Peter leads a miserable existence in his father’s flat. His whole life he has been dreaming of a serious relationship with another man. But his father strictly fights against Peter’s sexual orientation and fiercely tries to transform his son into a ‘real man’.
Nominee - Best actor Director: Gina Wenzel Runtime: 27 minutes 21 seconds Release date: January 5, 2016 Genre: Short Country: Germany Synopsis: When Marc is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, he doesn't know how and when to tell his girlfriend Sophie about it.
Nominee - Best Actor Directed by: Oliwia Siem Runtime: 15 minutes 30 seconds Release date: August 1, 2016 Genre: Short Country: United Kingdom Synopsis: Some losses leave a scar. Torn between a high-maintenance girlfriend and his emotionally unstable mother, David finds himself drawn to rituals of death. An old photo may hold the key to his vivid and inexplicable experiences. Is David’s quest for the truth more urgent than the needs of the two women in his life?
Best Actress
Winner - Best Actress Director: Nick Sarafis Runtime: 16 minutes 54 seconds Release date: June 20, 2016 Genre: Drama Country: United States Synopsis: A woman goes missing. Her sister (Jane) arrives in New York to find her. Her only lead - a tattoo on the wrist of her sister in the most recent photo. An emotional "twisted Alice in Wonderland" tale in the dark prostitution world of New York.
Nominee - Best actress Director: Gina Wenzel Runtime: 27 minutes 21 seconds Release date: January 5, 2016 Genre: Short Country: Germany Synopsis: When Marc is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, he doesn't know how and when to tell his girlfriend Sophie about it.
Nominee - Best actress Director: Peter Jensen Runtime: 24 minutes 37 seconds Release date: August 3, 2016 Genre: Short Country: United States Synopsis: DANNI goes on a journey to explore relationship addiction and seeks to find out at what cost does one become "clean" - or not.
Best Cinematography
WINNER - Best Cinematograpgy Director: Jasper Graeve Runtime: 27 minutes 30 seconds Release date: September 1, 2016 Genre: Experimental, Short Country: Germany Synopsis: Nemo doesn't know anymore how to deal with his current life. The illusion of a harmonic relationship with his girlfriend Linda is already evaporated. Just at this crucial moment he experience an extraordinary situation.
Nominee - Best cinematography Director: Peter Jensen Runtime: 24 minutes 37 seconds Release date: August 3, 2016 Genre: Short Country: United States Synopsis: DANNI goes on a journey to explore relationship addiction and seeks to find out at what cost does one become "clean" - or not.
Nominee - Best cinematography Director: Kostis Charamountanis Runtime: 16 minutes 58 seconds Release date: September 13, 2016 Genre: Romance, Comedy, Fiction, Surreal Country: Greece Synopsis: The associative thoughts of a lonely man who has committed suicide out of love.
Nominee - Best cinematography Directed by: Oliwia Siem Runtime: 15 minutes 30 seconds Release date: August 1, 2016 Genre: Short Country: United Kingdom Synopsis: Some losses leave a scar. Torn between a high-maintenance girlfriend and his emotionally unstable mother, David finds himself drawn to rituals of death. An old photo may hold the key to his vivid and inexplicable experiences. Is David’s quest for the truth more urgent than the needs of the two women in his life?
Nominee - Best cinematography Director: Dominica Harrison Runtime: 5 minutes 22 seconds Release date: May 6, 2016 Genre: Experimental, Short Country: United States Synopsis:'Illusions' is a film about two characters that meet because of an accident, due to which they find themselves lost, each in their own limbo. To get out, they need to win a simple game with only one rule: the next level is just a step down.
Nominee - Best cinematography Director: Hadi Moussally Runtime: 12 minutes Release date: February 10, 2016 Genre: Experimental, Web / New Media Country: France Synopsis: 12 Months, 12 Films, 12 Editorials, 12 Fashion Designers, 12 Models & 12 Themes A story BORN of the rejection of the NARCISSUS nature of modern film. Within our chapters LIVE questions. Inspired by the philosophy of KULESHOV, we went in pursuit of the FALL of the WILD art of film for film’s sake.
Best Screenplay
WINNER - Best Screenplay Director: Cosmea Spelleken Runtime: 11 minutes 15 seconds Release date: March 31, 2016 Genre: Silent Film, Comedy, Drama, Slatstick Country: Germany Synopsis: The two pensioners Mr. Schmitt and Mr. Fink spend their sunset years by playing boule all day long. After a childish fight both try to find a new hobby their own. A hilarious hunt begins...
Nominee - Best Screenplay Directed by: Oliwia Siem Runtime: 15 minutes 30 seconds Release date: August 1, 2016 Genre: Short Country: United Kingdom Synopsis: Some losses leave a scar. Torn between a high-maintenance girlfriend and his emotionally unstable mother, David finds himself drawn to rituals of death. An old photo may hold the key to his vivid and inexplicable experiences. Is David’s quest for the truth more urgent than the needs of the two women in his life?
Nominee - Best Screenplay Director: Nancy Camaldo Runtime: 28 minutes 35 seconds Release date: June 15, 2016 Genre: Drama, Comedy Country: Germany Synopsis: Middle-aged bachelor Peter leads a miserable existence in his father’s flat. His whole life he has been dreaming of a serious relationship with another man. But his father strictly fights against Peter’s sexual orientation and fiercely tries to transform his son into a ‘real man’.
Nominee - Best Screenplay Director: Andrea Brusa Runtime: 12 minutes 20 seconds Release date: October 1, 2016 Genre: Short Country: Italy Synopsis: A refugee hides in a smuggler's van to cross the Italian border into Germany, but, having made a promise to his son, he tries to follow live commentary of the World Cup final, which jeopardizes the trip.
Best Original Score
WINNER - Best Editor Director: Tomaso Aramini Runtime: 18 minutes 50 seconds Release date: September 21, 2016 Genre: Drama Country: Italy Synopsis: A man wanders alone at night. As he peregrinates aimlessly in an unknown suburb, he enters an altered state of consciousness. His mind produces a series of hallucinations that eventually resolve in reaching a state of absolute psychological stillness.
Nominee - Best Editor Directed by: Oliwia Siem Runtime: 15 minutes 30 seconds Release date: August 1, 2016 Genre: Short Country: United Kingdom Synopsis: Some losses leave a scar. Torn between a high-maintenance girlfriend and his emotionally unstable mother, David finds himself drawn to rituals of death. An old photo may hold the key to his vivid and inexplicable experiences. Is David’s quest for the truth more urgent than the needs of the two women in his life?
Nominee - Best Editor Director: Kostis Charamountanis Runtime: 16 minutes 58 seconds Release date: September 13, 2016 Genre: Romance, Comedy, Fiction, Surreal Country: Greece Synopsis: The associative thoughts of a lonely man who has committed suicide out of love.
Nominee - Best Experimental Director: Jasper Graeve Runtime: 27 minutes 30 seconds Release date: September 1, 2016 Genre: Experimental, Short Country: Germany Synopsis: Nemo doesn't know anymore how to deal with his current life. The illusion of a harmonic relationship with his girlfriend Linda is already evaporated. Just at this crucial moment he experience an extraordinary situation.
Nominee - Best Director Director: Elias Ressegatti Runtime: 7 minutes 39 seconds Release date: January 1, 2016 Genre: Short Country: United States Synopsis: A young man is about to drastically alter the course of his life. As he contemplates going through with an armed robbery, he is haunted by repeating visions of what could go wrong.