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AWARD WINNERS
BEST NARRATIVE SHORT FILM
Little One
Written by Logan Fields, Nicholas Waters & Chris Beyrooty
Directed by Logan Fields & Chris Beyrooty
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Synopsis:
After a traumatic miscarriage, a couple run into a strange child in the middle of a road to nowhere.
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Country: USA
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE SHORT FILM
Bless Me, Father
Written by Vincent Mondiot
Directed by Boubkar Benzabat
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Synopsis:
A man goes to the church in order to confess his last sin to an exasperated young priest.
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Country: France
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM
If Not Now, Then When?
Written & Directed by Kyle Bastin
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Synopsis:
Some people feel like the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's was a long time ago. It wasn't. The fight still rages on today in the year of 2020 with many changes still not happening. If not now, then when? If not us, then who?
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Country: USA
BEST STUDENT SHORT FILM
Dream Between
Written & Directed by Eleni Ordans & Luther Ford
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Synopsis:
Stranded on a university campus, a Greek and an English student suddenly find themselves living together during the pandemic in an intimate bubble of surrealism, tension and dreams.
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Country: UK
BEST DIRECTOR
Avernus
Written by David Cunningham
Directed by Simon Ross
Synopsis:
Successful businessman and golden boy, Jack Wells, is unscrupulous, immoral and will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Along the way he has made many enemies – and today they’re out for revenge!
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Country: UK
BEST SCREENPLAY
The Most Beautiful Song I've Heard
Written & Directed by Blake Braden
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Synopsis:
A document of time. A hybrid of documentary and narrative, primarily composed of footage taken over the course of the past decade — without the knowledge that it would one day become this film.
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Country: USA
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
To A God Unknown
Written & Directed by Samantha Casella
Cinematography: Frank Hoffman
Synopsis:
A journey within some poetic verses by Sergey Esenin and Arthur Rimbaud intertwining with a novel by John Steinbeck.
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Country: Italy
BEST EDITING
Three Brothers Two
Written & Directed & Edited by Craig Moore
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Synopsis:
The deteriorating relationships of three young people are examined after a loved one dies of a drug overdose.
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Country: Ireland
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
Sweet Sunshine
Written & Directed by Craig McMahon
Music: Chad Rubin
Synopsis:
After his rise to fame causes a rift with his father, a young superstar suffers a tragedy that will change his life forever. Can a chance meeting with a talented young woman give him the strength he needs to believe in himself?
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Country: USA
BEST SOUND DESIGN
To A God Unknown
Written & Directed by Samantha Casella
Sound: Massimiliano Lazzaretti & Tatiana Mele
Synopsis:
A journey within some poetic verses by Sergey Esenin and Arthur Rimbaud intertwining with a novel by John Steinbeck.
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Country: Italy
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
The Ominous Project Universe Presents:
The Devils Within
Written & Directed by Shreco Bakari
Synopsis:
Dawn Xavier and Roland Michaels, break into one of Georgia's highly secured mental institutions to rescue Dawn's husband, Shannon Xavier; taking him to a secluded location to meet with an exorcist & psychologist.
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Country: USA
BEST HAIR, MAKEUP & COSTUME
The Woods Encounters
Written by Martin Nuza
Directed by Pedro Sanchez Roman
Hair & Makeup: Katrine Sarah Borge & Kathleen Victory
Costume: Javier Diaz Cabrera
Synopsis:
A young soldier struggles to stay alive with horrible consequences during a battle in the woods in 1943 in Europe.
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Country: Gibraltar/Spain
BEST FIRST-TIME FILMMAKER
Eye
Written & Directed by Oliver Naumann
Filmmaker: Oliver Naumann
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Synopsis:
A man wakes up in an unknown environment where he has to experience being trapped and exposed by other’s gaze and criticism just like a caged animal.
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Country: UK
BEST POSTER
Impetuous Series
Written by Omari Biriye
Directed by Tyrell Williams
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Synopsis:
A psychological drama, based on a single father (Jermaine Simpson) who is struggling with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after the death of his child’s mother.
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Country: UK
BEST ACTOR
Essential
Written & Directed by Robert X. Golphin
Actor: Robert X. Golphin​ as Shiloh Avery
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Synopsis:
When domestic and global events compound, a young family is forced to navigate an uncertain future.
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Country: USA
BEST ACTRESS
The Secret
Written by Sarah Culverhouse & Ben Wicks
Directed by Ben Wicks
Actress: Kiki Darlowe as Maggie
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Synopsis:
Amidst the terrors of War, two respectable English families have their lives turned even further upside down by the racial and sexual prejudices of the day.
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Country: UK
BEST CHILD ACTOR/ACTRESS
Impetuous Series
Written by Omari Biriye
Directed by Tyrell Williams
Actress: Agatha Kaobimdi Kanweli as Nisha
Synopsis:
A psychological drama, based on a single father (Jermaine Simpson) who is struggling with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after the death of his child’s mother.
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Country: UK
BEST DRAMA SHORT FILM
Three Brothers Two
Written & Directed & Edited by Craig Moore
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Synopsis:
The deteriorating relationships of three young people are examined after a loved one dies of a drug overdose.
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Country: Ireland
BEST COMEDY SHORT FILM
Jolly Roger
Written by Kyle O'Donnell & Xenya Genovese
Directed by Kyle O'Donnell
Synopsis:
After returning from Barcelona with a film he thought was about a scarecrow that followed him around, Kyle then realised he and his girlfriend had actually acted out their relationship crumbling.
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Country: UK/Spain
BEST HORROR SHORT FILM
Little One
Written by Logan Fields, Nicholas Waters & Chris Beyrooty
Directed by Logan Fields & Chris Beyrooty
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Synopsis:
After a traumatic miscarriage, a couple run into a strange child in the middle of a road to nowhere.
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Country: USA
BEST SCI-FI SHORT FILM
Same Time Next Week
Written & Directed by Gigi Burgdorf
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Synopsis:
During a series of high-stakes virtual meetings, Tom discovers an option in the software settings that may help his team win the pitch.
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Country: UK
BEST HISTORICAL SHORT FILM
Oma Miep Remembers
Directed by Janneke Wade-de Jong
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Synopsis:
A grandmother retells her most vivid memories of her life as a child during World War II.
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Country: USA/Netherlands
BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM
Ya Hoota
Written & Directed by Latifa Al-Darwish & Abdulaziz Yousef
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Synopsis:
A little girl attempts to save the moon from a gigantic whale along with her cousin. Would she succeed?
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Country: Qatar
BEST LGBTQ+ SHORT FILM
Love Lies Bleeding
Written & Directed by Angel Teng
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Synopsis:
It’s been five years Laura hasn’t seen Hattie since they abruptly broke up due to Laura’s betrayal. Visiting Los Angeles for her touring exhibition, Laura grabs the chance to stay in Hattie’s apartment as a reconnection.
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Country: Taiwan/USA
BEST OPENING SCENE
Downward Dog
Written by Bob Jackson & Mark Kenny
Directed by Bob Jackson
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Synopsis:
Dan wants to become a well-renowned criminal just like his father (Barry Wright). Tempers reach boiling point when he joins a gang and clashes with another member...then they have to work together on a job.
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Country: UK
BEST CLOSING SCENE
The Angel Of Death
Written & Directed by Martine Colas
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Synopsis:
Pauline and Vincent, it's over! The young woman is struggling to recover and sinks into a serious depression. She takes refuge with Johanna, her best friend, who will help her recover. But, an SMS from Vincent forces her to play with Death on a highway bridge.
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Country: Belgium
GRAND JURY AWARD
Organs Of Business
Written & Directed by Josh Bransgrove
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Synopsis:
Chaos strikes at a small-time organ transportation business when a mix-up leaves one man dead and another in critical condition.
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Country: UK
BEST SHORT SCRIPT
The Short Film Club
Written by Darren Stokes & Matthew Bancroft
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Country: UK
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Finalists:
THE NAUTILUS SHELL Written by Danny Betts
How 'Bout a Cuppa Tea Written by Jan Miller Corran
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BEST FEATURE SCRIPT
Lajjawati
Written by Sumathy Ram & Charles Leopardo
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Country: USA
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Finalists:
Face Painters Written by Giovanni Sanseviero
Hannah Elias Written by Nathan Ross Freeman
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BEST TV PILOT SCRIPT
Loose Threads
Written by Danny Betts
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Country: UK
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Finalists:
pHaRma Written by Madeline Borkin & Kristen Epland
The Mr. Dave Show...Show Written by Scott Marshall Taylor
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