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JANUARY 2022 OFFICIAL AWARD WINNERS
BEST SHORT FILM
Òran na h-Eala
Written & Directed by Steve Exeter
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A vivid dream exploration of Moira Shearer's heart and mind, just before and after she agreed to star in Powell and Pressburger's beloved cinema classic The Red Shoes, a decision that would change her life forever.
(UK)
BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM
Thaji Dias on Traditional Dance
Directed by Irushi Tennekoon
Thaji Dias is a performance artist and teacher, specialising in traditional Sri Lankan dance. She hails from a family of dancers and draws inspiration from her late grandparents Guru Chithrasena and Vajira...
(Sri Lanka)
BEST DIRECTOR
The Cosmic Order
Written & Directed by Louis Krommenhoek
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The Cosmic Order cannot seem to agree on the best creative approach to writing their second album. Josh, the bassist, believes in practice and experimentation, while Red, the frontman, wants to party. Inspiration will follow.
(UK)
BEST SCREENPLAY
CHEST
Written & Directed by Aaron Irons
While filming a documentary series about Appalachian folklore and mythology, a crew of amateur filmmakers uncover the legend of a mysterious box hidden away deep in a wilderness area known as 'Jeffrey's Hell'.
(USA)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
CINNAMON
Directed by Shahid Kamal
Cinematography by Markus A Ljungberg
A newly-elected mayor is invited to attend a chat show. Whilst in the waiting room, the young mayor is reminded of childhood trauma after smelling cinnamon...
(UK)
BEST EDITING
Metanoia
Directed by Hunter Johns
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In a world decimated by airborne viruses, Henry embarks on a journey of healing when he is faced with the potential loss of his fiancé Lucy.
(UK)
BEST MUSIC
Silence of Scent
Directed by Hasan Qureshi
Music by Chris Collins
Jen, a deaf girl pens down an unfortunate event from the past which is causing supernatural activities in her town and creates a fictional story in the present about the psychological impact of the past.
(China)
BEST SOUND
Happier Alone
Directed by Lili Giacobino
Happier Alone is a short stop motion animation film by Lili Giacobino depicting the preferred lifestyle of an introverted man who has come to the realisation that he is happiest when he is living alone.
(UK)
BEST ACTOR
Fight Night
Directed by Spencer K Tsang
Actor: Jasper Capalad as Eli
A high school student must make a decision when his environment pressures him into violence against his true identity.
(USA)
BEST ACTRESS
For Your Own Good
Directed by Silvia Chen
Actress: Steph Garcia as Rosa
A Mexican mother decides that the best thing for her young daughter is sending her to the states when the U.S. government takes a new measure.
(USA)
BEST FIRST-TIME FILMMAKER
CHEST
Directed by Aaron Irons
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While filming a documentary series about Appalachian folklore and mythology, a crew of amateur filmmakers uncover the legend of a mysterious box hidden away deep in a wilderness area known as 'Jeffrey's Hell'.
(USA)
GRAND JURY AWARD
Happier Alone
Written & Directed by Lili Giacobino
Happier Alone is a short stop motion animation film by Lili Giacobino depicting the preferred lifestyle of an introverted man who has come to the realisation that he is happiest when he is living alone.
(UK)