14th Annual Vermont International Film Festival
October 16 - 20, 2003 in Burlington, VT.

The Vermont International Film Festival is one of the longest running venues in North America focusing on showcasing socially conscious films. For over 18 years, VIFF has provided a forum for films dealing with issues of War and Peace, Justice and Human Rights, and the Environment.

The Vermont International Film Festival accepts independent films and videos of any length or genre that fit into one of these three categories. Awards are given in each category.

2003 Festival Awards

And the winners are...

Best of Issues of War & Peace
Palestine is Still the Issue

Best of Issues of Justice & Human Rights
A Kalahari Family

Best of Issues of the Environment
Razing Appalachia

The George & Sonia Cullinen Heart of the Festival
Gacaca--Awaiting Justice

The James Goldstone Vermont Filmmaker
John Douglas for daSpeech


Actor, producer,human rights activist Danny Glover visited Burlington for the first time to receive VIFF's 2003 Award for Socially Conscious Filmmaking .