2019 HUMANITARIAN AWARD WINNER 

"Congratulations!

We have received the judges’ results for the IndieFEST Film Awards 2019 Humanitarian Awards and we are excited to inform you that you have won: Outstanding Achievement FOR  Sharkwater Extinction

Your production was hand selected by our judges and staff, from the entire pool of entries to the competition throughout 2019, as a film that represents both the spirit of humanitarianism combined with quality filmmaking craft.

The judges feel strongly that this year’s nominees brought light to many important global topics.  In addition to the Grand Prize winner, the judges have included three additional levels of Humanitarian awards so they could honor a broader group of dedicated filmmakers that conveyed so much talent and passion for their subjects. 

We honor and thank you for that.

We firmly believe that film can make impactful changes globally and the IndieFEST Humanitarian Awards are designed to give recognition to those illustrious filmmakers whose craft and message enlightens and inspires audiences to make a difference!

We appreciate the extremely important work you are doing to raise awareness and shift global paradigms. We are truly grateful for your talented filmmaking and dedication and we honor YOU, as a filmmaker, for bringing awareness to the critical issues of our time."

Once again, we not only congratulate you, we thank you for your efforts to make a positive difference in our world and we wish you continued success in your career as an award-winning filmmaker. 

It is truly our honor to recognize your contribution to the world.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of service to you.

Best wishes,

Rick Prickett

Competition Director

INDIEFEST

The Humanitarian Award  honors filmmakers who are bringing awareness to issues of Ecological, Political, Social Justice, Health and Wellness, Animals, Wildlife, Conservation and Spiritual importance and combining that with quality filmmaking craft. Congratulations to this year’s illustrious winners who are committed to making a difference in the world.

The goal of the Humanitarian Award is to honor filmmakers who are bringing awareness to issues of Ecological, Political, Social Justice, Health and Wellness, Animals, Wildlife, Conservation and Spiritual importance combined with quality film making expertise.

Each year IndieFEST bestows a Humanitarian Award to a deserving filmmaker who is committed to making a difference in the world.  IndieFEST honors filmmakers who have created outstanding films that fulfill the goals of this prestigious award – and who demonstrate strong filmmaking craft.

We have seen a huge increase in humanitarian films over the past few years and our desire to honor those filmmakers has grown along with that – ultimately encouraging us to expand this honor to include more deserving filmmakers.

This is not an award that can be submitted for.  Rather – these selections are hand picked by the staff and judges that are judging the films  received throughout the year. Of the hundreds of films that are screened that may have a qualifying topic – only those that are nominated by the judges go on to be considered for the Humanitarian Award.  The highest scoring film becomes the Grand Prize winner.  In addition to the Grand Prize – films whose score qualifies them to receive an award at another level – will go on to be bestowed a Humanitarian Honor in the Outstanding Achievement, Award of Distinction or the Honorable Mention levels.  We feel very strongly in supporting filmmakers that are using their talents and passion to make a positive difference in the world.

Winners are rewarded with promotions through global media outlets, promotion through social media, assistance with Press Releases, special laurels to include on their work and more.  The Grand Prize winner receives a beautiful 24 K gold-plated statuette.  This “Winged Achievement” figure exemplifies the spirit of the award and is created in the United States by the company that makes the coveted Oscar statuette.  It is a significant privilege to honor such deserving filmmakers.

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