Best Feature Documentary
"Willem & Frieda" Directed by John Hay. United Kingdom - Winner
"The Palace of the Citizens" Directed by Sofia Anna Katarina Wikström. Sweden - Highly Commended
"Changing Our Ways" Directed by Steph Vajda. Australia - Nominated
"CHEMICAL BROS" Director Massimiliano Mazzotta. Italy - Nominated
Documentaries offer vital insights into real-world events, cultures, and issues, nurturing audiences' understanding, empathy, and critical thinking.
Best Short Documentary
Liturgy of anti-tank obstacles Director Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk. Ukraine - Winner
"Interview with an Art Patron" Director Wayne Traudt in Best Short Documentary. New Zealand - Highly Commended
"Never Fade Away." Director Donna Weng Friedman. United States - Nominated
"Tatsumi Orimoto: A Cosmic Chaos" Director David Bickerstaff. United Kingdom - Nominated
Short documentaries hold immense value by distilling complex narratives into concise, impactful stories that inform, inspire, and provoke reflection within a brief timeframe.
Liturgy of anti-tank obstacles Director Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk. Ukraine - Winner
"Interview with an Art Patron" Director Wayne Traudt in Best Short Documentary. New Zealand - Highly Commended
"Never Fade Away." Director Donna Weng Friedman. United States - Nominated
"Tatsumi Orimoto: A Cosmic Chaos" Director David Bickerstaff. United Kingdom - Nominated
Short documentaries hold immense value by distilling complex narratives into concise, impactful stories that inform, inspire, and provoke reflection within a brief timeframe.
Best Feature Narrative
"Transition to Greatness" Director Lucjan Gorczynski 1212.nyc. United States - Winner
"Woman Alive" Director MACABIT ABRAMSO. Israel - Highly Commended
"Pandemic Trilogy" Director Yan Cui. United States - Nominated
Feature films wield the power to transport, evoke, and provoke, serving as potent vessels for storytelling
and societal contemplation.
"Transition to Greatness" Director Lucjan Gorczynski 1212.nyc. United States - Winner
"Woman Alive" Director MACABIT ABRAMSO. Israel - Highly Commended
"Pandemic Trilogy" Director Yan Cui. United States - Nominated
Feature films wield the power to transport, evoke, and provoke, serving as potent vessels for storytelling
and societal contemplation.
Best Short Narrative
"The Ballad" Director Christofer Nilsson. Sweden/France - Winner
"Nino" Director Kiara Mezzina. Australia - Highly Commended
"Survivor" Director Karim Azimi. Iran - Nominated
"Murphed" Director Hadley Ian Perkins. Australia - Nominated
"Unsettled" Director Katrina Channells in Best Short Narrative. Australia - Nominated
Short film narratives wield the potency to captivate, resonate, and provoke thought, offering succinct yet impactful storytelling experiences.
"The Ballad" Director Christofer Nilsson. Sweden/France - Winner
"Nino" Director Kiara Mezzina. Australia - Highly Commended
"Survivor" Director Karim Azimi. Iran - Nominated
"Murphed" Director Hadley Ian Perkins. Australia - Nominated
"Unsettled" Director Katrina Channells in Best Short Narrative. Australia - Nominated
Short film narratives wield the potency to captivate, resonate, and provoke thought, offering succinct yet impactful storytelling experiences.
Best Indigenous Film
"The Last Song" Directed by James Brough. Australia - Winner
"Seven Ridges" Director Antonio Coello. Mexico - Highly Commended
"Coming Home - Stories of Bandjalong. Directed by Karenza Ebejer. Australia - Nominated
"Navajo Nation USA" Director Deren Paul Abram. United States of America - Nominated
Indigenous films from around the world possess the transformative power to amplify diverse voices, preserve cultural heritage, and challenge dominant narratives, fostering greater understanding and respect for indigenous communities globally.
"The Last Song" Directed by James Brough. Australia - Winner
"Seven Ridges" Director Antonio Coello. Mexico - Highly Commended
"Coming Home - Stories of Bandjalong. Directed by Karenza Ebejer. Australia - Nominated
"Navajo Nation USA" Director Deren Paul Abram. United States of America - Nominated
Indigenous films from around the world possess the transformative power to amplify diverse voices, preserve cultural heritage, and challenge dominant narratives, fostering greater understanding and respect for indigenous communities globally.
Best Ethnographic Film
"NAMARALI" Director Tim Mummery. Australia - Winner
"Whetū Mārama - Bright Star" Directors Toby Mills, Aileen O'Sullivan. New Zealand - Highly Commended
"The Horizon Behind Me" Directors Roberto Pettin. Australia - Nominated
Ethnographic filmmaking holds the power to illuminate diverse cultures, foster cross-cultural understanding, and challenge preconceptions, enriching our appreciation of the complexities of human society.
"NAMARALI" Director Tim Mummery. Australia - Winner
"Whetū Mārama - Bright Star" Directors Toby Mills, Aileen O'Sullivan. New Zealand - Highly Commended
"The Horizon Behind Me" Directors Roberto Pettin. Australia - Nominated
Ethnographic filmmaking holds the power to illuminate diverse cultures, foster cross-cultural understanding, and challenge preconceptions, enriching our appreciation of the complexities of human society.
Best Human Rights Film
"Where Have All The Smiles Gone" Director Anja Strelec. Nepal - Winner
"Behrouz" Director Simon Kurian In Best Feature Documentary. Australia - Highly Commended
"The Long Goodbye, A Caregiver's Journey" Director Steven G. Smith. United States - Nominated
Human rights films harness the power of visual storytelling to shed light on injustices, inspire activism, and catalyze societal change, amplifying the voices of marginalized communities worldwide. Their importance lies in their ability to provoke empathy, challenge complacency, and galvanise viewers to advocate for protecting and promoting fundamental human rights.
"Where Have All The Smiles Gone" Director Anja Strelec. Nepal - Winner
"Behrouz" Director Simon Kurian In Best Feature Documentary. Australia - Highly Commended
"The Long Goodbye, A Caregiver's Journey" Director Steven G. Smith. United States - Nominated
Human rights films harness the power of visual storytelling to shed light on injustices, inspire activism, and catalyze societal change, amplifying the voices of marginalized communities worldwide. Their importance lies in their ability to provoke empathy, challenge complacency, and galvanise viewers to advocate for protecting and promoting fundamental human rights.
Best Animation
"Innermost" Directed by Maing Caochong. China - Winner
"Not in Love" Director Eugénie Bouquet. Switzerland - Highly Commended
"Irina" Director Amelie Magdalena Loy. Austria - Nominated
Orpheus Director Guy K Ward - United Kingdom - Nominated
"A Tree Once Grew Here" Director Johnnie Semerad. United States - Nominated
"Clinical Lycanthropy" Directors Emilio Giacomelli, Francesco Perish. Italy - Nominated
Animation harnesses creativity to transcend reality, convey complex narratives, and offer unique storytelling experiences through visual innovation.
"Innermost" Directed by Maing Caochong. China - Winner
"Not in Love" Director Eugénie Bouquet. Switzerland - Highly Commended
"Irina" Director Amelie Magdalena Loy. Austria - Nominated
Orpheus Director Guy K Ward - United Kingdom - Nominated
"A Tree Once Grew Here" Director Johnnie Semerad. United States - Nominated
"Clinical Lycanthropy" Directors Emilio Giacomelli, Francesco Perish. Italy - Nominated
Animation harnesses creativity to transcend reality, convey complex narratives, and offer unique storytelling experiences through visual innovation.
Best Experimental Film
"She Dreamt Alone" Director Nina McNeely. United States - Winner
"A Place That Time Forgot" Director Natali Khalili Tari. United Kingdom - Highly Commended
"China 1987: Temple of The Six Banyon Trees" Director Harry Roseman. Guangzhou, China - Nominated
"Arrivals: What's left behind, what lies ahead?" Director Ben Hemming. United States - Nominated
Experimental filmmaking is crucial for expanding the possibilities of cinematic expression beyond traditional storytelling. It provides a platform for innovative techniques and unconventional narratives that challenge audience perceptions. The significance of experimental filmmaking lies in its ability to inspire creativity, provoke thought, and foster deeper appreciation for the art of filmmaking beyond mainstream conventions.
"She Dreamt Alone" Director Nina McNeely. United States - Winner
"A Place That Time Forgot" Director Natali Khalili Tari. United Kingdom - Highly Commended
"China 1987: Temple of The Six Banyon Trees" Director Harry Roseman. Guangzhou, China - Nominated
"Arrivals: What's left behind, what lies ahead?" Director Ben Hemming. United States - Nominated
Experimental filmmaking is crucial for expanding the possibilities of cinematic expression beyond traditional storytelling. It provides a platform for innovative techniques and unconventional narratives that challenge audience perceptions. The significance of experimental filmmaking lies in its ability to inspire creativity, provoke thought, and foster deeper appreciation for the art of filmmaking beyond mainstream conventions.
Best Comedy
"White Lies" Director Greg Moran. Australia - Best Comedy and Australian Audience Award - Winner
"Lady Priest" Director Eva Justine Torkkola. Australia - Highly Commended
"Culicidae" Director Greg Moran in Best Comedy. Australia - Nominated
"Human Bean" Director Clayton Smith. Best Comedy. Australia - Nominated
Comedy short films offer a valuable platform for delivering laughter while cleverly exploring societal themes, showcasing the transformative impact of humour in fostering connection and uplifting spirits.
"White Lies" Director Greg Moran. Australia - Best Comedy and Australian Audience Award - Winner
"Lady Priest" Director Eva Justine Torkkola. Australia - Highly Commended
"Culicidae" Director Greg Moran in Best Comedy. Australia - Nominated
"Human Bean" Director Clayton Smith. Best Comedy. Australia - Nominated
Comedy short films offer a valuable platform for delivering laughter while cleverly exploring societal themes, showcasing the transformative impact of humour in fostering connection and uplifting spirits.
Best Music Clip
"VOICES" by Ciinderella Balthazar, Director Vittoria Rizzardi Peñalosa. United Kingdom - Winner
"LAWLA" Director by Guillaume Simonin. Belgium - Highly Commended
"Kiss of spring" Director Anna Gudnicheva. Russian Federation - Nominated
Music clips transcend mere accompaniment, evolving into an artform that blends visual storytelling with auditory expression.
"VOICES" by Ciinderella Balthazar, Director Vittoria Rizzardi Peñalosa. United Kingdom - Winner
"LAWLA" Director by Guillaume Simonin. Belgium - Highly Commended
"Kiss of spring" Director Anna Gudnicheva. Russian Federation - Nominated
Music clips transcend mere accompaniment, evolving into an artform that blends visual storytelling with auditory expression.
Best Drone Film
"A World To Win" Director Roberto Lazarte. United States - Winner
"Hypnotic" Director Carlos Virgili. Spain - Highly Commended
"Vortex " Director Chris Tangey. Australia - Nominated
Drone films utilise aerial perspectives to captivate audiences with breathtaking visuals, offering immersive experiences that reveal the world from unique and awe-inspiring angles.
"A World To Win" Director Roberto Lazarte. United States - Winner
"Hypnotic" Director Carlos Virgili. Spain - Highly Commended
"Vortex " Director Chris Tangey. Australia - Nominated
Drone films utilise aerial perspectives to captivate audiences with breathtaking visuals, offering immersive experiences that reveal the world from unique and awe-inspiring angles.
Best Web Series / New Media
"Loving Grasslands" Director Brendan Joseph Guerin. Australia - Winner
"CANCER/EVOLUTION Episode 1: The Dustbin of History" Directors Maggie Jones, Brad Jones. United States - Highly Commended
"Love Me Lex" Director Sanja Katich. Australia - Nominated
Web series and new media films harness the accessibility and interactivity of online platforms to engage audiences with diverse and innovative storytelling, democratising content creation and fostering new avenues for creative expression.
"Loving Grasslands" Director Brendan Joseph Guerin. Australia - Winner
"CANCER/EVOLUTION Episode 1: The Dustbin of History" Directors Maggie Jones, Brad Jones. United States - Highly Commended
"Love Me Lex" Director Sanja Katich. Australia - Nominated
Web series and new media films harness the accessibility and interactivity of online platforms to engage audiences with diverse and innovative storytelling, democratising content creation and fostering new avenues for creative expression.
Best Virtual Reality
"From The Main Square" Director Pedro harres. Germany - Winner
"Zong" Director Yingran Zhao in Best Virtual Reality. China - Highly Commended
"Session 180" Director Rick Wang. Taiwan - Nominated
The power of virtual reality filmmaking lies in its ability to immerse viewers in fully interactive and immersive narratives, offering an unparalleled sense of presence and emotional engagement.
"From The Main Square" Director Pedro harres. Germany - Winner
"Zong" Director Yingran Zhao in Best Virtual Reality. China - Highly Commended
"Session 180" Director Rick Wang. Taiwan - Nominated
The power of virtual reality filmmaking lies in its ability to immerse viewers in fully interactive and immersive narratives, offering an unparalleled sense of presence and emotional engagement.
Best AI Film
"Sarah Palin Forever" Director Eryk Salvaggio. United States - Winner
"AI Jetée" Director Adrian Goycoolea. United Kingdom - Highly Commended
"TRETA" Director Francesco Siro Brigiano. Italy - Nominated
Eximium Cor - Verdant 9. Director John Kalning. United States - Nominated
Independent AI films wield the ability to delve into unorthodox narratives and provoke contemplation on ethical quandaries, transcending mainstream norms. Through their distinct storytelling, they illuminate the intricate interplay between humanity and technology, prompting critical discourse on AI's role in society's evolution.
"Sarah Palin Forever" Director Eryk Salvaggio. United States - Winner
"AI Jetée" Director Adrian Goycoolea. United Kingdom - Highly Commended
"TRETA" Director Francesco Siro Brigiano. Italy - Nominated
Eximium Cor - Verdant 9. Director John Kalning. United States - Nominated
Independent AI films wield the ability to delve into unorthodox narratives and provoke contemplation on ethical quandaries, transcending mainstream norms. Through their distinct storytelling, they illuminate the intricate interplay between humanity and technology, prompting critical discourse on AI's role in society's evolution.
Best Actor
"The Ballad" Director Christofer Nilsson.
Best Actor Nahyeem Mahbub. Sweden/France - Winner
"The Ballad" Director Christofer Nilsson.
Best Actor Nahyeem Mahbub. Sweden/France - Winner
"Murphed" Director Hadley Ian Perkins.
Best Actor, Dean Perrin - Highly Commended
Acting possesses the ability to enthrall audiences, evoke genuine emotions, and provide profound insights into the human experience.
Best Actor, Dean Perrin - Highly Commended
Acting possesses the ability to enthrall audiences, evoke genuine emotions, and provide profound insights into the human experience.
Best Cinematography
"The Long Goodbye, A Caregiver's Journey" Director/Cinematography Steven G. Smith. United States - Winner
Cinematography has the ability to visually transport viewers into different worlds, evoke emotions, and enhance storytelling, shaping the overall impact and resonance of a film.
"The Long Goodbye, A Caregiver's Journey" Director/Cinematography Steven G. Smith. United States - Winner
Cinematography has the ability to visually transport viewers into different worlds, evoke emotions, and enhance storytelling, shaping the overall impact and resonance of a film.
Best Editing
"The Palace of the Citizens" Directed by Sofia Anna Katarina Wikström. Editor Nils Nouchi.
Sweden - Winner
The film editor's expertise is invaluable, as it directly influences the final outcome of a film by shaping its narrative, pacing, and emotional resonance.
"The Palace of the Citizens" Directed by Sofia Anna Katarina Wikström. Editor Nils Nouchi.
Sweden - Winner
The film editor's expertise is invaluable, as it directly influences the final outcome of a film by shaping its narrative, pacing, and emotional resonance.
Best Sound Design
"Tuning In: A Sea of Sound" Director Jeroen van de Bovenkamp. Original Score, Sound Design and Mix by Tristan Visser. Musicians David Rothenberg, Elenor Pertz, and Tristan Visser. Netherlands - Winner
"Tuning In: A Sea of Sound" Director Jeroen van de Bovenkamp. Original Score, Sound Design and Mix by Tristan Visser. Musicians David Rothenberg, Elenor Pertz, and Tristan Visser. Netherlands - Winner
"Steve Roach: Life in the Soundcurrent" Director Kurt Lancaster. United States - Highly Commended
Sound design is essential in filmmaking as it enhances the atmosphere, evokes emotions, and immerses viewers in the cinematic experience, contributing significantly to the overall impact of a film.
Sound design is essential in filmmaking as it enhances the atmosphere, evokes emotions, and immerses viewers in the cinematic experience, contributing significantly to the overall impact of a film.
Best Dance Choreography
"She Dreamt Alone" Director and Choreographer Nina McNeely. Assistant Choreographer Zak Ryan Schlegel - Winner
"She Dreamt Alone" Director and Choreographer Nina McNeely. Assistant Choreographer Zak Ryan Schlegel - Winner
"NALA" Director Darshan Singh Bhuller. United States - Highly Commended
Dance choreography is a powerful storytelling tool, conveying emotions and advancing narratives through movement and expression.
Dance choreography is a powerful storytelling tool, conveying emotions and advancing narratives through movement and expression.
Best Feature Screenplay
"Voyager" Writer Damien Mulvany. Australia - Winner
"A Perfect State" Writer Marianthi Skaloumpaka. Greece - Highly Commended
"Olvidado" Writer d. b. Roderick. United States - Nominated
"Voyager" Writer Damien Mulvany. Australia - Winner
"A Perfect State" Writer Marianthi Skaloumpaka. Greece - Highly Commended
"Olvidado" Writer d. b. Roderick. United States - Nominated
Best Short Screenplay
“Twisted Fate” Writer Charles Petrilla. United States - Winner
"Song Of The Selkie" Writer Kerry Browne. United Kingdom - Highly Commended
"Broken" Writer Kate Jirelle. Australia - Nominated
Creative writing in screenwriting is crucial as it is the foundation for crafting compelling characters, intricate plots, and immersive worlds, elevating the cinematic experience. It enables storytellers to explore complex themes, evoke emotions, and leave a lasting impact on audiences long after the credits roll.
“Twisted Fate” Writer Charles Petrilla. United States - Winner
"Song Of The Selkie" Writer Kerry Browne. United Kingdom - Highly Commended
"Broken" Writer Kate Jirelle. Australia - Nominated
Creative writing in screenwriting is crucial as it is the foundation for crafting compelling characters, intricate plots, and immersive worlds, elevating the cinematic experience. It enables storytellers to explore complex themes, evoke emotions, and leave a lasting impact on audiences long after the credits roll.
FINALIST FILMS 2024
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY FINALIST
From Zero to a Hundred
Director Matteo Banfo
in Best Feature Documentary
United States
Black Sugar Red Blood
Director Luigi Toscano
in Best Feature Documentary
Germany
It's a wrap
Directors Amit Miller, Miri Urman
in Best Feature Documentary
Israel
A SMALL QUIET ENGLISH TOWN
Director Andy Baybutt
in Best Feature Documentary
United Kingdom
THE COLOR OF SLAVERY (English version)
Director Patrick Baucelin
in Best Feature Documentary
Martinique
The Wall of Death Gypsy
Director Dider Canaux
in Best Feature Documentary
France
This is Edik: A Tale of a Gifted and Stolen Childhood
Director Ivan Proskuryakov
in Best Feature Documentary
Russian Federation
Family White Elephants
Director Mary Jo Bole
in Best Feature Documentary
United States
RESET - the art of disappearing and the consequences of starting over.
Director Jesper Wachtmeister
in Best Feature Documentary
Sweden
The Conspiracy - Assassination in Beirut
Director Dan Clifton
in Best Feature Documentary
France
A World of 3 Zeros. Zero net carbon emissions. Zero poverty. Zero unemployment.
Directors Aine Clarke, Michel Van der Veken
in Best Feature Documentary
Belgium
I Am Berta
Director Katia Lara
in Best Feature Documentary
Honduras
ACCIDENTAL HOST - The Story of Rat Lungworm Disease
Directors Claire Panosian Dunavan, James Wharton O'Keeffe
in Best Feature Documentary
United States
MY TIME DANCES WITH ME
Director Józef Romasz
in Best Feature Documentary
Poland
We walked under the earth
Director ALEX LOPEZ
in Best Feature Documentary
France
Xernona Clayton: A Life in Black and White
Director Nancy Saslow
in Best Feature Documentary
United States
The Golden Ones
Directors Paul John Hemmers, Jessie Mae Hemmers
in Best Feature Documentary
United States
You Are Not the Problem
Director Leandra Maria Romero
in Best Feature Documentary
United States
The American Good Samaritans
Director Ara Mnatsakanyan
in Best Feature Documentary
Armenia
Oxigen
Directors Vitaly Lazo, Olga Borodina
in Best Feature Documentary
Russian Federation
Dieseln'Dub
Director Angelica Cristina Dio
in Best Feature Documentary
Australia
UNFILTERED: The Truth About Oysters
Director Joshua Bryan McLawhorn
in Best Feature Documentary
United States
The Artist
Director Mykyta Puchkov
in Best Feature Documentary
Ukraine
Breed & Bootleg
Director Geri Alumit Zeldes
in Best Feature Documentary
United States
George Hobbs: Stick Figure Wisdom
Director Armin Nasseri
in Best Feature Documentary
United States
Kombi Man
Director Jeff Bird
in Best Feature Documentary
Australia
Purebred Spanish: The Origin
Director Francisco Javier Fernández Bordonada
in Best Feature Documentary
Spain
Chasing the Cure
Directors Cyrille Njikeng, Greg Parker
in Best Feature Documentary
United States
Stolen Dough
Director Stefano Da Frè
in Best Feature Documentary
United States
"When Houston Had The Blues"
Director Alan Swyer
in Best Feature Documentary
United States
Travels In Schizophrenia
Director Pierre Moncel Tetrault
in Best Feature Documentary
Canada
UNFILTERED: The Truth About Oysters
Director Joshua Bryan McLawhorn
in Best Feature Documentary
United States
Lights Out, Berlin!
Director Dimitris Argyriou
in Best Feature Documentary
Greece
Hometown Legends
Directors Kolby Akamu Moser, Nainoa Langer
in Best Feature Documentary
United States
Indigenous Voices in Fashion
Director Kim G Coltman
in Best Feature Documentary
Canada
Wielding the soul
Director Arantxa Vela
in Best Feature Documentary
Spain
Hell in Paradise
Director tiziana caminada
in Best Feature Documentary
Switzerland
Truth Be Told: Irving Norman and the Human Predicament
Director Ray Day
in Best Feature Documentary
United States
ADDICTED TO LIFE
Director Pola Rapaport
in Best Feature Documentary
United States
SHORT DOCUMENTARY FINALIST
Shorebirds
Directors Khushil Doshi, Emily Chae
in Best Short Documentary
Canada
The True Cost of War
Director Tony Hindhaugh
in Best Short Documentary
United Kingdom
Rival
Director Frank Oly
in Best Short Documentary
Australia
1768 GIORNI / 1768 DAYS
Director Marco Gallo
in Best Short Documentary
Italy
A Little Life
Director Eric Bissell
in Best Short Documentary
United States
THE URGENCY OF NOW
Director KC Schulberg
in Best Short Documentary
United States
Burst Out
Director Zehra Eekhout
in Best Short Documentary , Best Experimental
Netherlands
The Perfect Shot: Antarctica
Director Quinn Halleck
in Best Short Documentary
United States
Introduced
Director Christine Rogers
in Best Short Documentary
United Kingdom
The Order of the Spoon
Director Adam Ingram Perry
in Best Short Documentary
United States
SKIN SHOW / LIVE
Director Richard Daniels
in Best Short Documentary
United States
Tree of Life
Director Vino
in Best Short Documentary
Australia
Fading Giants
Director Sindre Kolbjørnsgard
in Best Short Documentary
Norway
Return to K'gari
Director Selket Kaufman
in Best Short Documentary
United States
Culture Talk on the Radio
Director Errkaa
in Best Short Documentary
Germany
To Kyiv and Back
Director Ricardo Daniel Kauffmann Lee
in Best Short Documentary , Best Human Rights Film
Germany
Lambing
Director Katie McNeice
in Best Human Rights Film
Ireland
Almost Ancestors
Director Brišind
in Best Short Documentary , Best Indigenous Film
United States
The Story of Hubble / Man's Insatiable Quest to the Stars
Director Joseph Paul Hutchins
in Best Short Documentary
United States
Wire and Water
Director Robert Kroger
in Best Short Documentary , Best Indigenous Film
United States
Drown
Director Madelaine Miraflor
in Best Short Documentary
Philippines
We are the music
Director Guillermo Rosabal-Coto
in Best Short Documentary
Costa Rica
The Discoverer of the Discoverers
Director C. S. Nicholson
in Best Short Documentary
Norway
The Beast of Loch Ness
Director Jim Brown
in Best Short Documentary
United Kingdom
How Football Saved My Life
Director Michi Marosszeky
in Best Short Documentary
Australia
Rhythms of Indian ocean
Director Nizar Alaswad
in Best Short Documentary
Saudi Arabia
Follow my voice
Director Ivan Tarakanov
in Best Short Documentary
Russian Federation
The World Is Ours
Director Nadia Louis-Desmarchais
in Best Short Documentary
Canada
I've got it under my skin
Director sebastian andrei
in Best Short Documentary
Switzerland
The Magic Flute
Submitter john Fuller
in Best Short Documentary
United States
To Dance
Director Jake Fuller
in Best Short Documentary
United States
Mulsotan - The Rooted
Director Janantik Shukla
in Best Short Documentary
India
Floating
Director Carlotta Monath
in Best Short Documentary
Germany
The Cookbook
Director Pedro Chaves
in Best Short Documentary
United States
FEATURE NARRATIVE FINALIST
The Lies We Tell Ourselves
Director Saara Lamberg
in Best Feature Narrative
Australia
¿Cuando Volveras? (When will you return?)
Directors Emmanuel Celestino Ventura Mendoza, Erick Alberto Ventura Mendoza
in Best Feature Narrative, Best Human Rights Film
Mexico
LA BELLE DAME SANS MERCI
Director Nikolay Bogomilov
in Best Feature Narrative
Bulgaria
BACKSTAGE
Directors Afef Ben Mahmoud, Khalil Benkirane
in Best Feature Narrative
Morocco
Miki Maniaco
Director Carla Forte
in Best Feature Narrative
United States
SHORT NARRATIVE FINALIST
Forbidden
Director Charlotte Vacková
in Best Short Narrative
Czech Republic
Worst Thing
Director Jayme Bartlett
in Best Short Narrative
United Kingdom
An Isolated Incident
Director Adrian Phillip Holmes
in Best Short Narrative
Australia
The Salesman
Director Tate Thompson
in Best Short Narrative, Best Comedy
Australia
The Vineyard
Director Antonio Orbe
in Best Short Narrative, Best Drone Film
Spain
Road Home
Director Stepan Sokolov
in Best Short Narrative
Russian Federation
The Gorge
Director Ryan Neil Butler
in Best Short Narrative
Australia
Green Horse
Director Bo Wei
in Best Short Narrative
China
Storms of Women
Director Aaron Siebert
in Best Short Narrative
Spain
Orbit
Director Nony Geffen
in Best Short Narrative
Israel
MÅNGATA
Director Maja Costa
in Best Short Narrative
Germany
Organism
Director Hongyuan An
in Best Short Narrative
China
THE DARK AHEAD (Il Buio Davanti)
Director Tobia Berti
in Best Short Narrative
Italy
Lost Souls Archive
Director Connor McRae
in Best Short Narrative
Australia
The Basic Fault
Directors Lenny Cohen, Guy Israel
in Best Short Narrative
Israel
Sunday's Child
Director Vanessa Nicholson
in Best Short Narrative
United Kingdom
Bulldog
Director Tom Lawrence-Doyle
in Best Short Narrative
Australia
I See You Differently
Director Coco Mata Heppenstall
in Best Short Narrative, Best Experimental
Australia
Athletic Withdrawal
Director Matt Dionne
in Best Short Narrative
Canada
The Miracle Worker
Director Cameron Miller
in Best Short Narrative
Australia
Atta (Father)
Director Yahssir M
in Best Short Narrative
Singapore
Feather
Director Andrey Goulter
in Best Short Narrative
Australia
Why We Are Unhappy in Cities
Director Zhao Gang
in Best Short Narrative
China
A Short Trip
Director Erenik Beqiri
in Best Short Narrative
Albania
Pale
Director Andrew Gray
in Best Short Narrative
Australia
SLEEP ALL DAY
Director Gino Zhang
in Best Short Narrative
China
Ten out of the Ten
Director Imre Mazlo
in Best Short Narrative
Hungary
Don't Come In... Yet
Director Isaac Dean Elliott
in Best Short Narrative
Australia
Asarum
Director Thibaut Lafon
in Best Short Narrative, Best Comedy
France
「 Veba Geceleri 」-蝶化莊生-
Director Dennis Woo
in Best Short Narrative
China
HUMAN RIGHTS FILM FINALIST
To Kyiv and Back
Director Ricardo Daniel Kauffmann Lee
in Best Short Documentary , Best Human Rights Film
Germany
Climate Emergency: Feedback Loops
Director Susan Gray
in Best Human Rights Film
United States
Lambing
Director Katie McNeice
in Best Human Rights Film
Ireland
A Revair
Director Fabio Stecher
in Best Human Rights Film
Switzerland
Requiem for blood
Director Soroush Emtiaz
in Best Human Rights Film
Iran
Autonomless Cycles
Director Laneikka Denne
in Best Human Rights Film
Australia
Olympic Village
Director Sebastián Kohan Esquenazi
in Best Human Rights Film
Chile
INDIGENOUS FILM FINALIST
Blak Douglas vs The Commonwealth
Director Angelica Cristina Dio
in Best Indigenous Film
Australia
Kanatenhs - When The Pine Needles Fall
Director Ellen Gabriel
in Best Indigenous Film
Canada
Hamskifte
Director Eiril Matilde Paulsen Linge
in Best Indigenous Film
Norway
The Electric Indian
Director Leya Hale
in Best Indigenous Film
United States
Game Enough?
Director Zachary McKenzie
in Best Indigenous Film
Australia
Almost Ancestors
Director Brišind
in Best Short Documentary , Best Indigenous Film
United States
Wire and Water
Director Robert Kroger
in Best Short Documentary , Best Indigenous Film
United States
OUTRAGE
Director MARCOS ALMADA
in Best Indigenous Film
Mexico
Rabbit Stories - ᏥᏍᏚ ᏗᎧᏃᎮᏢᏅ
Director Joseph ᎧᎾᏘ Erb
in Best Indigenous Film
United States
Mirror Man
Director Ginew Benton
in Best Indigenous Film
United States
ANIMATION FILM FINALIST
Double Trouble
Director Muhan Yao
in Best Animation
United States
The Misprint
Director Jasper Lin
in Best Animation
United States
Mr. Copycat | Mr Men 50th Anniversary Tribute
Director Kieran Firth-Bernard
in Best Animation
United Kingdom
Adventures Of Samurai Bron (Short Film)
Director Francesco Brunotti
in Best Animation
United States
The Hour Coat
Director Amy Kravitz
in Best Animation
United States
Cargo
Director Steve Simmons
in Best Animation
United Kingdom
Ascension
Director Griffin Roessler
in Best Animation
United States
SILEO
Director Demeter Lorant
in Best Animation
Hungary
On / Off
Director Nicolas P. Villarreal
in Best Animation, Best Experimental
Argentina
Chalk Ridge
Director John Harmer
in Best Animation
United Kingdom
Yellowstone 88 - Song of Fire
Directors Jerry van de Beek, Betsy De Fries
in Best Animation
United States
Remake Remodel
Director Alessandro Amaducci
in Best Animation
Italy
COMEDY FILM FINALIST
The Salesman
Director Tate Thompson
in Best Short Narrative, Best Comedy
Australia
Sunday League
Director Jamie Bourne
in Best Comedy
United Kingdom
The Meeting
Director Olexander Leonidovich Onufriev
in Best Comedy
Ukraine
Chesters
Directors Jannah Marie Dryden, Glenn Saggers
in Best Comedy
Australia
Same but different
Director Eric Grech
in Best Comedy
France
Elective Affinities
Director Daniele Bartoli
in Best Comedy
Italy
Asarum
Director Thibaut Lafon
in Best Short Narrative, Best Comedy
France
CopyKat
Director Gino delos Reyes
in Best Comedy
Canada
Minuterie
Directors Herwin Lumini, Loïc Braghini
in Best Comedy
MUSIC VIDEO FINALIST
Getting Along
Directors Scott Dobson, Michael Phillip Wojewoda
in Best Music Video
Canada
The Banjo of Death Sleeping
Director William Harper
in Best Music Video
Electric Shoes
Director Dimitris Argyriou
in Best Music Video
Germany
Les Fourmis
Director Olivier RAFFIN
in Best Music Video
Elective Affinities
Director Daniele Bartoli
in Best Comedy
Italy
EXPERIMENTAL FILM FINALIST
Escape from Eden
Director 跃 董
in Best Experimental
China
Waking Field
Director Brian Alexander
in Best Experimental
United States
La tête dans les étoiles
Director Timo Paris
in Best Experimental
Sueños - Un Retrato Cinematográfico
Director César Velasco
in Best Experimental
United States
Burst Out
Director Zehra Eekhout
in Best Short Documentary , Best Experimental
Netherlands
I See You Differently
Director Coco Mata Heppenstall
in Best Short Narrative, Best Experimental
Australia
Closer led
Director David Šourek
in Best Experimental
On / Off
Director Nicolas P. Villarreal
in Best Animation, Best Experimental
Argentina
Doves of peace for Ukraine
Director Karolina fender Noinska
in Best Human Rights Film, Best Experimental
oland
VIRTUAL REALITY FILM FINALIST
Pitched Together
Director Diego Bonilla
in Best Virtual Reality
United States
The Duguesclin Tower
Director Ronan LIOT
in Best Virtual Reality
France
Crate Digging The Story of DeUnderground Records
Director Peter Collis
in Best Virtual Reality
United Kingdom
Hickory Horned Devil
Director Phoebe Titus
in Best Virtual Reality
Canada
COSMIC CAVERNS (Piano Under the Stars)
Directors Juan Carlos Vidal, Claudio recabarren
in Best Virtual Reality
Chile
BEST WEB SERIES / NEW MEDIA FINALIST
No Mercy Sweetheart
Director Antonio Piras
in Best Web Series / New Media
United Kingdom
Overclocking
Director Alexander Vikulov
in Best Web Series / New Media
Russian Federation
Los Aspirantes -The Applicants-
Directors María Yolanda Brown Melián, Kevin Ramos Fernández
in Best Web Series / New Media
Spain
ARTIFICIAL INTELLEGENCE FILM FINALIST
Infinity Eggs ( First AI Series )
Director Vladimir Nefedov
in Best AI Film (Artificial Intelligence Film)
Poland
FEATURE SCREENPLAY FINALIST
Proud Girls
Writer Leslie Flannery
in Best Feature Screenplay
United States
Templin Highway
Writer William Prosser
in Best Feature Screenplay
United States
Familiar Realm
Writer Jose Montalvo
in Best Feature Screenplay
United States
Unspeakable
Writers Wayne Egon Christensen, Leroy Stringer, Jr.
in Best Feature Screenplay
United States
Rumble Rumble
Writer Kipp Howard
in Best Feature Screenplay
United States
Corazon Matters
Submitter MICHAEL ELLIS
in Best Feature Screenplay
United States
SHORT SCREENPLAY FINALIST
THE TOWER
Writer Coale Coleman
in Best Short Screenplay
Ireland
Friendly Fire
Writer Greg Moran
in Best Short Screenplay
Australia
Asherah's Colors
Writer Gary Mazeffa
in Best Short Screenplay
United States
ORION INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2024
