Showcase of the best FILMS in the world today.
Audience Awards:
Best Feature Film: I AM LIVING PROOF
Best Short Film: Lucia & Nicole
Best Micro-Short: Messages from the Marsh, Parts 4-6
Best Animation: Jake & Pete’s Christmas Special
Best Music Video: Song of A Lost Tribe, in a Cosmic Rhapsody
Best New Media Film: The Rich Kid Rules (Ep. 1: 362 Rules of a High School Dropout)
Best Direction: Seconds in Eternity
Best Documentary: BENGAL MEMORY
Best Story: Undaunted
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I AM LIVING PROOF, 80min., USA
Directed by Bob Maddux
I Am Living Proof is a compelling and intimate look into the lives of three individuals who face an extraordinary life-altering event. Bri, once a promising student, finds her academic dreams derailed by an illness that’s deteriorating her body. For seven years, she’s caught in a cycle of failed medical treatments and excruciating pain, pushing her toward assisted suicide. Steve’s life spirals out of control after a workplace accident leaves him dependent on opioids. Jobless and desperate, he attempts to end it all with an overdose. Mary, a mother of five, faces debilitating pain from a spinal injury that leaves her unable to care for her children—until a vivid dream sparks an unexpected turning point.
https://livingproofdocumentary.com/
https://www.facebook.com/iamlivingproofthemovie
https://www.instagram.com/iamlivingproofthemovie
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Jake & Pete’s Christmas Special, 20min., UK
Directed by Luke Marley
When the spirit of Christmas seems to have left a small town in Gloucestershire, Jake and Pete must find a way to restore it in time for Christmas.
https://www.instagram.com/jakeandpeteshortfilm/
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Lucia & Nicole, 10min., USA
Directed by Marlene Emilia Rios
On the cusp of adulthood Lucia finds her childhood friend Nicole living on the street. Houseless after coming out, Lucia’s mother Ximena invites her into their home. However, Nicole’s re-appearance into their lives raises questions about their own daughter’s identity and how to respond to Lucia and Nicole’s re-connection.
https://instagram.com/huelgamedia
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Song of A Lost Tribe, in a Cosmic Rhapsody, 4min., Singapore
Directed by Susan Mey Lee Lim, Matthieu Eymard, Christina Teenz Tan
In a vibrant tapestry of color and sound, “Song of a Lost Tribe in a Cosmic Rhapsody” follows the journey of an ancient tribe of alpacas, each adorned in a dazzling array of hues. Led by a wise leader adorned with striking headgear, the tribe embarks on an epic quest through the cosmic expanse to locate a legendary purple cave, guided by an enigmatic voice from the void, a towering figure, larger than life. Their mission centers on a single, special member—a uniquely colorful alpaca destined to unite with a mystical purple orb within the cave. This sacrificial act holds the key to revitalizing their environment, as the cosmic dust released will purify the world once again. As the tribe navigates the celestial wilderness, they embody themes of unity, purpose, and the interconnectedness of all things, both life and non-life, in a stunning visual and auditory experience.
https://www.instagram.com/cosmicrhap/
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Messages from the Marsh, Parts 4-6, 3min., USA
Directed by Amy Kaczur
“Messages from the Marsh” is a work in progress for an immersive experience featuring video projections, sound art, and mapping. The project showcases marsh locations along the US East Coast that are projected to be underwater by 2050 due to sea level rise, tides, and storm surges. Videos highlight the unique otherworldly beauty of these locations, both above and below the waterline, with environmental elements playing a significant role in co-producing the videos.
https://www.instagram.com/amykaczur
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The Rich Kid Rules (Ep. 1: 362 Rules of a High School Dropout), 59min., USA
Directed by A.L. Pruitt, Makenna Perkal
A new kind of coming-of-age crime drama series with horses, dance, a dysfunctional family, and an upstairs/downstairs romance with a reverse Cinderella story twist.
https://www.instagram.com/therichkidrules
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Seconds in Eternity, 42min., Estonia/Germany
Directed by Christian Schu
An elegant woman in her later years feels the relentless march of time as she mourns her lost youth and missed chances. Alone in a dimly lit room, her life seems to fade with each cigarette she smokes. She observes a vibrant young woman, envying her youth and vitality. Through her introspections, we explore her deep desires and regrets. The narrative, rich with poetry and flashbacks, takes a dramatic turn with a potential murder, leading to a surprising twist. Despite its dark beginnings as a Film Noir, the film transforms into a celebration of life, ending on a hopeful, life-affirming note.
https://secondsineternity.com/
https://instagram.com/christian_schu_film
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BENGAL MEMORY, 34min,. USA
Directed by Fahim Hamid
A Bangladeshi American undertakes a journey to learn about Bangladesh’s liberation war and his family’s immigration to America, while grappling with the cognitive dissonance of belonging to both countries. Through personal interviews, archival materials, and declassified recordings, the film exposes the forgotten genocide of 1971 and the controversial role the U.S. played in it.
https://www.instagram.com/fajita8
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Undaunted, 9min., USA
Directed by Benjamin Jefferson
A nursing student must find a way to move forward after suddenly becoming paralyzed.
https://www.instagram.com/abennyjfilm/
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