The Best Shorts Competition is proud to announce the latest winners. The Best Shorts Competition puts filmmakers first and provides a direct opportunity for recognition and publicity for high quality productions. It is international in scope and has granted awards to producers in Australia, Bahrain, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, China, Columbia, Cuba, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Republic of Mauritius, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States.
~ Best of Show ~
Kristen Lappas and Tom Rinaldi –
Blackfeet Boxing: Not Invisible
Kristen Lappas, Tom Rinaldi (USA), Blackfeet Boxing: Not Invisible, Doc Short – Emmy-winner Lappas and Emmy-nominated Rinaldi deliver a multi-layered doc – weaving together a poignant tapestry of inspiration, desperation, deeply rooted wounds, perseverance and strength. Focused initially on the Blackfeet Boxing Club, started by community hero Frank Kipp, as a way for girls to defend themselves on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana – a larger arc unfolds. The need for the gym becomes disturbingly poignant – Indigenous people in Montana make up 3% of the population – but women and girls make up 30% of those that are murdered or missing. While stories of missing loved ones are an ever-present part of the community – the directors respectfully reveal the fear that the girls of the community live with each day…and the role that Kipp’s boxing gym is playing to shape their confidence and allay some of their fears. Two promising boxers Donna and Mamie are highlighted – as well as how the obstacles of a torn family and community can keep them from realizing a dream. Their stories are both profoundly heart-breaking and heart-warming. An exceptional doc about all these things at one – treated with compassion and respect. A talented crew supports with outstanding cinematography and sound design. Aired ESPN..
~ Outstanding Achievement ~
Neil Corbould – SID
Neil Corbould (United Kingdom), SID, Film Short – Two-time Oscar and Four-time BAFTA winner Corbould – trades his legendary SFX skills for live-action producer / director in the multi-layered short film “SID”. A young Polish couple, backpacking through Europe, have an unexpected encounter with an Englishman called Sid. What ensues is a raw, real and deeply unsettling adventure where the emotions and motivations of the characters plainly and disturbingly frame the story. Well placed POV shifts punctuate the performances and heighten the tension. With beautiful cinematography and creative sound design. Stars: Martin McLaughlyn, Mariusz Galilejczyk (Belle Epoque), Karolina Burek (Television Theater). In conjunction with Slawomir Idziak and Film Spring Open..
~ Outstanding Achievement ~
Michael Easton – About a Girl
Michael Easton (USA), About a Girl, Film Short – Emmy-nominees Michael Easton and Rebecca Budig bring to life the intense struggles of a young woman grappling with extreme post-partum depression. Budig delivers her poignant script with an exceptional and achingly authentic performance. Easton’s deft direction and creative construction are spot on in punctuating the emotionality of the film – including excellent cinematography and sound design. With a superb supporting cast Emmy-nominee Trevor St John (The Bourne Ultimatum), Emmy-nominee Sherri Saum (The Fosters).
~ Award of Excellence Special Mention ~
Michael Schilf (USA), The Fixer, Film Short – Exceptional direction, gritty, raw, superb performances and pitch-perfect sound and technical craft – drive this crime drama. The emotions of the characters combine with a pinch of humor deliver a short with memorable impact. Danny Trejo (Heat), Jesse C. Boyd (The Highwaymen), Veronica Diaz Carranza (Dark Was the Night), Vincent van Hinte (Dutch).
Kris Wilson (USA), Mid City Blue, African-American – Emmy-winner and student Academy Award-nominee Wilson’s impactful story of a traffic stop for an African-American police cadet and rebellious teenage passenger. A raw depiction that avoids the banal and contrived yet incorporates an insightful narrative of today’s complex realities. Exceptional performances and technical craft. Hari Williams, Camille Bright, Mark McClain Wilson.
Marcus Shenn (France), A Week With Rebecca, Film Short – A robotics company executive pushes for the development of a lifelike android companionship model and unexpectedly spends a week with her. Intriguing and moving storyline with a provocative premise – carried by excellent technical craft and convincing performances. Stars: Nika Burnett (Brindisi), Phil Kruse (Lucifer), BZ Cullins (Please Stand By).
Michael Ellis (United Kingdom), Corrupt, Film Short – With news of police brutality against black citizens dominates headlines, Officer Burman accidentally kills a boy. Desperate, he seeks the help of fellow officer Hawkins to cover it up. A tight and poignant script delivers timely messages brought to life with exceptional performances and unexpected twists. Stars: Paul Findlay (Breakdown), Sonny Michael Chohan (Patient 52).
Luca Caserta (Italy), Tell Me Who I Am, (Dimmi Chi Sono, Liberation / Social Justice – A woman wanders through the city looking for herself and her lost memory after a violent attack. A unique take on the serious issue of violence again women, the mental and physical abandonment and loss of dignity people face every day. A stirring and compelling performance by Elisa Bertato.
Cynthia Crofoot (Canada), Obdurate, Film Short – Deft direction by Canadian Screen Academy Award-winning Jim Morrison IV, a gut-wrenching performance from Crofoot and a twist ending – use domestic violence as a backdrop to examine life choices and consequences. On the happiest day of her life, she must decide if she will avoid the worst. Stars: ACTRA Awards nominee Andrew Jackson and Diane L. Johnstone.
Rami Kodeih (USA), Alina 2020, Film Short (Student) – A truly harrowing account of Nazi’s separating children from their parents. A group of women risks everything to smuggle their friend’s baby to safety. Inspired by true events. Stars: Alia Shawkat (Arrested Development), Edin Gali (Mad Men), Rebeca Robles (Better Things), Erika Soto (Vida), Elisa Bertato (Logan Lucky).
Deutsche Welle (DW) Redaktion Euromaxx (Germany), Europe to the MAXX, Tourism / Travel – A highly entertaining series follows charismatic reporter Hendrik Welling as he visits Europe’s extreme, unusual and truly exceptional places. From the world’s highest railway station to Europe’s only Buddhist country to a beach runway – DW showcases sheer creativity and excellent production. Airs on DW TV and Internet streaming.
Varad Bhamburdekar (USA), Birds of A Feather, Animation (Student) – A male peacock at an Indian palace fails to get his feathers up until he meets another male with the same problem. They bloom to reveal their feathers and their attraction for each other – then burst to a Bollywood dance sequence. Utterly charming in every way, charismatic characters and alluring soundtrack by Yashraj Mukhate. Ringling College of Art & Design.
Nathan Brewer (USA), No Loss Here, LGBT – Through her dementia, an elderly mother tells her gay son that she loves him for the first time after a lifetime of dismissing his true nature and desires. Convincing performances by a talented cast and skillful, respectful direction deliver a poignant message. Stars: Josephine Wilson, John Dossett, Ariel Estrada, Helen Manfull, Teddy Brendel and Dan Amboyer.
Jye Currie (Australia), Victim, Film Short – A haunting story about Jody – mother, wife, victim of domestic violence. After years of abuse from her larger-then-life husband – one fateful day results in a tragic accident. Her perception of life is completely warped while she reconnects the past of her absent son. Heart-breaking with genuine performances and impactful ending. Stars Jan Hunt, Patrick Campbell, Sebastian Szeszeran.
Mei Qi, Nakamura Taiki (China), Blue Fantasy, Asian – Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a dream vacation where every minute of your life is like a musical? Beautiful cinematography and engaging soundtrack lead the viewer through this musical, tourism promoting, travel log fantasy through the vast sights and sounds of Binahi.
~ Award of Excellence ~
Adrian McGaw (United Kingdom), Unlucky Number 7, Actor: Leading (Joey Ansah as Chris), Film Short
America Young (Canada), PURE, LGBT, Women Filmmakers
Amy Wu (USA), From Farms to Incubators: Telling the Stories of Minority Women Entrepreneurs in Agtech in the Salin, Documentary Short
Arnold Shin (Korea), THE DREAM NETWORK, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Arseny Nazaruk (Russia), MOTH, Experimental, Film Short
Ayman Samman (USA), Jumper, Islamic
Blake Powell (USA), The Soldier, Christian
Brock Burnett, B Squared Productions (USA), LIT, Film Short
Bruce Macdonald and Christian Elliott (Dominican Republic), Sex Tourism, Public Service Programming / PSA
Chris Tangey (Australia), Unseen Australia, Nature / Environment / Wildlife, Cinematography
Claire Chubbuck (USA), this is how i lost my virginity, Actress: Leading (Sofia D’Marco as Sara), Direction
Clara Butler (United Kingdom), Jessica, Women Filmmakers
Cory McCants, Manolo Campos, Alan Trinca, Filmstorms Productions Inc, (USA), Precursor, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest
Cynthia Crofoot (Canada), Obdurate, Women Filmmakers
Daniel Ballard and Taylor Hellhake (USA), DEATHYARD, Film Short, Cinematography
Deepak Reddy (India), Manasanamaha, Asian, Editing
Fiona Bavinton (United Kingdom), Je ne regrette rien, Experimental, Original Score (Composed by Fiona Bavinton)
Galla Borowski (Germany), Lilith, Film Short (Student), Jewish (Student), Women Filmmakers (Student)
Gareth Brierley (United Kingdom), People Show 138: Last Day, Film Short, Direction
Guillermo Cienfuegos, The Pear, Film Short, Actor: Leading (Steve Spiro as Ray)
Han Chen Chang (USA), RenaiDance, Animation
Harrison Dove-Green and Austin Smith (USA), Cold Mind, Film Short (Student)
Hashim Hassan (USA), A Handful of Dates, Film Short
Hong Long Syu, Fifth Maintenance Office Directorate General of Highways, MOTC (Taiwan), All-Season Glow – Alishan Highway’s Firefly Revival, Nature / Environment / Wildlife, Editing, Viewer Impact: Content / Message Delivery, Documentary Short, Public Service Programming / PSA
Ian Voglesong (USA), NOC – Non Official Cover, Television – Pilot Program
Ion Sova (Moldova), Feel India, Film Short
Jaci Kjernander (USA), Out With It, Film Short, Women Filmmakers
Joe Loftus (Ireland), Girl and Robot, Animation
Joe McNally (USA), Watching the Earth Melt Away, Documentary Short
Joel Erkkinen (USA), DAD!, Animation
John MacLeod (USA), Beyond Bronze, Silver and Gold – “Conviction-The Steve Genter Story”, Documentary Short, Television – Program Series
Jonathan Hughes (USA), This Too Shall Pass, African American, Film Short
Joseph Mazzella (USA), Snaps, Film Short
Julio Mendez (USA), My Sister, Documentary Short, Latin / Hispanic
Kai Tomizawa (USA), No Fan of Andy, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Leonardo Aranguibel and Marco Colantoni (USA), The Insomnia Plague, Latin / Hispanic
Les Zig (Australia), Little Diva Rising – Pilot Episode, Television – Pilot Program
Lori Shockley (USA), Corked, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest
Luca Caserta (Italy), Tell Me Who I Am, Direction
Mario Torres Jr (USA), ALI’S REALM, Film Short
Martin Reinhart and Virgil Widrich (Austria), tx-reverse, Experimental
Martina Savoca-Guay (USA), HALF-LIGHT, Film Short
Michael Easton (USA), About a Girl, Actress: Leading (Rebecca Budig as Tess)
Michael Ellis (United Kingdom), Corrupt, Contemporary Issues / Awareness Raising
Mohammad Keivan Marz (Iran), Dad, Animation
Rachael James (Australia), Cybersecurity and IP Theft: backstory, Educational / Instructional / Training
Rami Kodeih (USA), ALINA – 2020, Jewish (Student)
Rickey Boyd (USA), Planet Blue – Journey to Eco, Animation
Ruchama Ehrenhalt (Israel), Give it Back!, Film Short
Sean Tansey (Greece), The Stones of Rome, Actor: Leading (Sean Tansey as Mark Antony)
Shoorveer Tyagi (India), Jaadoo (The Magic), Children / Family Programming
Susanna Kosa, Say Mahalo (Germany), Just Be, Web Tube Length Video, Women Filmmakers, Viewer Impact: Motivational / Inspirational
Tim Firtion (USA), The Jersey Connection: S2 Premiere, Actor: Leading (Peter Greene as Jordan Blaine)
Ting Wen Lo, Freeway Bureau, MOTC (Taiwan), Mission-Bat Redemption, Documentary Short, Nature / Environment / Wildlife, Editing, Sound Editing / Sound Mixing
Travis Misenti (USA), The Echo Worlds, Film Short (Student), Direction (Student)
Tsuyoshi Takamura (Japan), trash, Asian
Valerie Hird (USA), What DID Happen to Alice?, Animation, Women Filmmakers
Victor Warren (USA), ANOTHER LIFE, Actor: Leading (Victor Warren as Ron), Film Short
Xin Li (Australia), Two Little People, Animation (Student)
Xujia Chen. California College of the Arts (China), Unpeeling, LGBT (Student)
~ Award of Merit Special Mention ~
Alejandra Alcala and Francisco Alcala (Spain), NO SINGLE ORIGIN, Documentary Short
Alex Arnold (United Kingdom), Stay, Actor: Leading (Alex Arnold as James), Film Short, Actor: Supporting (Michael Southgate as Tom), Direction, Editing
Arctic Qu (Australia), Fragments of Red, Experimental (Student)
Arnold Shin (Korea), WHAT IT TAKES, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Ava Bounds (United Kingdom), PLAYERS, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Carolyn Jennifer Corkindale (Australia), The Silent Song, Film Short, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest, Women Filmmakers
Chealy Jean (USA), The Baker, Documentary Short
Christaan Felber (USA), From Heaven is Cali, Documentary Short
Christine Tannous (Canada), Everything’s Fine!, Film Short
Connor Williams (USA), Affection, LGBT (Student)
Devi Morgan (USA), Like Daughter, Like Mother, Film Short
Francesca Di Marco (USA), Who Won the War, Documentary Short
Fred Gallo (USA), Oddly Popular, Television – Pilot Program, Television – Program / Series
Guy Ettlin (Canada), Spark, Experimental
Hannah Michielsen (Canada), Ingredients, Actor: Leading (Daniel Maslany as Sam), Actress: Leading (Eileen Li as Fred), Film Short, Direction (Hannah Michielsen)
Hossein Mirzamohammadi (Iran), Akam, Film Short
Jiayue Yuan (Canada), Rainbow Clinic, LGBT
Jim Winton Porter (Australia), Light, Actress: Leading (Hanni Witt as Liv)
Joe Lam (USA), Fugitive Zero, Film Short
Joe Stanton Kelly (USA), SaaSy, Web Series
Jordan Hill (USA), Prodigal, Film Short (Student)
Joslyn Rose Lyons (USA), Looking Glass, Film Short
Ken Sagoes (USA), The McHenry Trial – Don’t Judge a Kid by Their Hoodie, Film Short
Kevin Patrick Murphy (USA), Iniquity, Film Short, Ensemble Cast
Madison Stewart Leonard (USA), Flush Lou, Film Short
Martin McDougall (United Kingdom), The Orchard, Music Video
Michael McLennan (Australia), Standby, Film Short
Michael Obiora (United Kingdom), Soaperstar, Actor: Leading (Michael Obiora as Aidan)
Orlando Martos (USA), The Hard Road Trio- Mama Spin Me Round, Music Video
Partho Gupte (India), Shine & Shade, Film Short (Student)
Pat Gehlen (USA), Requiem for a Crab, Film Short
Slava Babenkov (Ukraine), Immigrant Holdem, Actor: Leading (Slava Babenkov as Igor Kurganov)
Tiffany Joy Taylor (USA), Jericho, Women Filmmakers (Student)
Wade Chitwood (USA), The Prospector, Film Short
WonChan Sohn (USA), The Annunciation, Actor: Leading (Benton Jennings as Rabbi)
~ Award of Merit ~
Abdul Stone Jackson (USA), Click Next To Continue, Television – Pilot Program
Alan Chriest (USA), Heartsounds, Film Short
Alexandra Conway (USA), alone. together., Women Filmmakers
Alyce Vest (USA), Two Different Kinds of Love, Animation, Children / Family Programming
Antaneise Henderson (USA), I’m Press, African American
Antonia Ingrey (Argentina), AY ANTONIA, Film Short, Women Filmmakers
Armando DuBon Jr. (USA), Reckoning, Actor: Leading (Armando DuBon Jr. as Nick Barros), Actor: Supporting (Edward C. Gillow as Mike Burns)
Bill Liggins (USA), I NEED; I WANT, African American, Film Short
Caleb Hebb (USA), Good: Men After Christ, Christian (Student)
Carmen Lamar Gonzalez (USA), Second to None, On-Camera Talent (Carmen Lamar Gonzalez), Web Series
Casey Cooper Johnson and Antoneta Kastrati (USA), The Sister Solution, Actress: Leading (Jana Kastrati Cooper Johnson as Elle), Film Short
Cydney Williams (USA), When the Wiggle Met the Giggle, Children / Family Programming
Daniel Ballard and Taylor Hellhake (USA), DEATHYARD, Actress: Leading (Lauren Rivas as Lauren)
Darren Campo (USA), Driftwood Episode Two – Lizard Mom, Webisode
Darren Summersby (Canada), What Comes Next, Film Short (Student), Actress: Leading (Student) (Paige Foskett as Antonia)
David J. Diaz (USA), THE GIFT, Film Short
Diane Tuft (USA), Coastal Requiem, Documentary Short
Elettra Fiumi, Fiumi Studios (USA), The Photojournalists Covering Pandemic Life in Italy, Documentary Short
Emily Feng (Canada), Carlitos, Documentary Short, Latin / Hispanic
Esther Mira (USA), Inn Communication, Editing (Skylar V. Smith)
Éva Adorján (Hungary), Lost and Found, Animation (Student)
Fajrian (Indonesia), Para Hiking, Disability Issues
Fernando Cassibi and Aloisio Barros Correia (Brazil), Paper Dreams, Latin / Hispanic
Gabriel Garton (USA), COVID NURSES, Documentary Short
George Nelson (USA), With Me, Animation
Gregory Lovett and Matthijs Heesemans (Netherlands), 12th Street, Documentary Short
Hannah Michielsen (Canada), Ingredients, Cinematography (Justin Black)
Helena Middleton (United Kingdom), My Mama, A Man, LGBT
Iqran Rasheed (Pakistan), aadat (habit), Film Short
James Michael Douglas (USA), Valle del Silicio (Silicon Valley), Latin / Hispanic (Student)
Jeff Paquet and Lucas Thompson (USA), HURTCORE, Film Short
Jennifer Yarbrough and RJ Vinalon (USA), Shock the Monkey – heavy metal cover by Low Octane, Music Video, Animation
Jiayue Yuan (Canada), Rainbow Clinic, Asian
Jill Frechie, John Ricciutti and Isaac Mell (USA), Kensington in Crisis, Reality Programming, Use of Film / Video for Social Change
Jim Hall (USA), CrossTown (after the Glow), Music Video
Jim Hall (USA), TRAILER: CrossTown (after the Glow), Movie Trailer
Jim Winton Porter (Australia), Light, Film Short
Joao Butoh (Brazil), ALEPH, Film Short
Joe Benedetto (USA), The Audition, Actor: Leading (Dan Brennan as Alphie)), Film Short
Joe Lam (USA), Fugitive Zero, Actor: Leading (Andrew Golubic as Frankie Harris Jr.), Actress: Supporting (Georgina Elizabeth Okon as Victoria Dawson)
Johnathan Vargas (USA), Fashion Addict, Documentary Short
Jonathan Sprout and Rodney Whittenberg (USA), Safe, Music Video, Use of Film / Video for Social Change
Joshua Nelson (USA), A BROKEN ARROW, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Joshua Nelson (USA), Meow Mixer, LGBT
Joumana Rizk (USA), 31, Women Filmmakers
Karen Gogo Rice (USA), The Secret Subconscious of Joe Russell, Film Short, Women Filmmakers, Original Score (Composed Julian David Ramirez)
Ken Sagoes (USA), The McHenry Trial – Don’t Judge a Kid by Their Hoodie, Movie Trailer
Kevin Welbeck (USA), Viral, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest
Kousuke Hishinuma (Japan), Hide&Sniff, Film Short
Kylie Newman (USA), Turning 30, Women Filmmakers
Lara Aerts (Netherlands), Girlsboysmix, Documentary Short, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest
Lauren Campedelli (USA), A Good Shake, Film Short, Women Filmmakers, Ensemble Cast (Poonam Basu, Heather Ludwig, Esther Mira and Gordon Meacham)
Lauris Matulionis (Lithuania), Memento Vivere, Film Short
Lori Mizzons and Lawrence Riggins (USA), JACKS MOM Autism Warrior Princess, Disability Issues (Student)
Lou Carvell (USA), Rao’s: A Love Story. Meatballs, Memories, and My Girl, Documentary Short
Manyu Yang (USA), Survival, Asian (Student)
Martin Mulcahy (USA), MY MATTACHINE, Documentary Short, Experimental, LGBT
Matteo Zavaglia (USA), The Working Man, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Melanie De Reivich Silva and Hector Tapia Aguilar (Mexico), Loss, Women Filmmakers
Michael Cavalieri (USA), Ritornato, Film Short
Michael Monteiro (USA), To Kill A Cop, Movie Trailer
Michael Todorovic (Australia), Never Forgotten, Film Short, Actor: Leading (Michael Todorovic as Mediator/Edmund)
Nadia Ansari (USA), The Invisible Condition, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Nasser Aldhaheri (United Arab Emirates), Tolerance, Documentary Short
Negar Mojtahedi (Canada), My dream goes all the way to Iran, Documentary Short
Owen Squire Smith (USA), Brother’s Keeper, Disability Issues
Paul S. Lindsay (USA), 11-95, African American
Polina Ami Kosele (Latvia), MOM, Film Short, Women Filmmakers
Rachel S. Thomas-Medwid (USA), The Squirrels in the Attic, Women Filmmakers, Actress: Leading (Charlie Carr as Ingrid)
Rob Seiffert and Rob Wagner (USA), We Met in Quarantine, Actor: Leading (Rob Wagner), Actress: Leading (Jess Wagner), Film Short
Rodney S. Robinson (USA), Magic Camera, Children / Family Programming, Film Short, Editing
Rodrigo De Nigris (Mexico), That Night with Her, Film Short
Sam Friedman (USA), Boy on the Moon, Film Short (Student), Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Sarah Goff, James Meyer, Rachel Morgan Perry and Elizabeth Usher (Australia), Sending Love Your Way, Music Video
Sean Tansey (Greece), The Stones of Rome, Film Short
Semmi Cole (USA), What Could Have Been, Film Short
Sharmila Banerjee (India), Behind The Scenes, Actor: Leading (Aditya Banerjee as Aditya)
Shawn Pipkin-West (USA), MO, African American, Film Short, Women Filmmakers
Shivaan Makker (USA), Pastiche, Film Short
Soeun Park, Diasporadic Films (USA), Dr. Daddy, Actress: Leading (Kyriana Kratter as Carrie Lee), Web Tube Length Video
Stella Franceskides (United Kingdom), REYNA, Mobile / Cell Phone Media
Stuart Packer (United Kingdom), I love you all, Film Short, Actor: Leading (Stuart Packer as the man)
Such Stuff as Dreams Productions (USA), What We May Be, Film Short, Women Filmmakers
Tami Magaro (USA), HOme SchOoling during Quarantine, Film Short, Women Filmmakers
Thomas Biebers (USA), Generation to Generation, Jewish
Thorsten Schade (Germany), The Invitation (Die Einladung), Film Short, Cinematography (Nicolas Mussell)
Tim Firtion (USA), The Jersey Connection: S2 Premiere, Webisode, Script / Writer (Tim Firtion), Direction (Tim Firtion)
Tom Doherty, Gunnar Ulrich and Josiah Sjostrom (USA), Keep The Change, Film Short
WonChan Sohn (USA), The Annunciation, Christian
Zach Larche, Zero Limits Cinema (USA), Dismal & Himself, Christian (Student), Film Short (Student)
~ Award of Recognition ~
A Adams (USA), Elected Girl, Music Video
Adam Karsten (USA), Viceroy, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
AJ Tedesco (USA), The Children, Animation
Amanda Carselind (Sweden), My Demons, Actress: Leading (Maya Nohrstedt as Elena), Women Filmmakers
Amrik S. Pabla (USA), Assassinators: Retribution, Film Short
Angellyne De Perio (USA), Lonely, the collaboration, Women Filmmakers, Creativity / Originality
Anna Olshansky Fox (USA), Letters, LGBT
Anne Kraft (USA), Filial Malfeasance, Film Short
Antonio De La Cruz (USA), The Astronaut, Latin / Hispanic
Ari Candido Fernandes and Ator José Wilker (Brazil), HEAVEN GARDEN, Film Short
Arpan Bahl (India), Bundle of Joy, Film Short
Black Cincinnati Cinema Collective (USA), Game Night, African American, Women Filmmakers
Bryan Davidson (United Kingdom), Perfect Strangers, Film Short
Carlos Arco and Peter Brensinger (USA), oMo, Film Short, Experimental
Carmen Lamar Gonzalez (USA), Second to None, Educational / Instructional / Training, Latin / Hispanic, Television – Program Series, Women Filmmakers
Cary Sandoval (USA), The Time Paradox, Film Short, Actor: Leading (Cary Sandoval as Charles Ochoa)
Celeste Locante Thorson (USA), VIPER VIRUS History in the Making, Women Filmmakers
Cesar Jaime (USA), Made in Da Crib, Latin / Hispanic
Daniel Humphrey (USA), Nurture, Documentary Short
Devin Luther and Charlie Taylor (USA), Dear Mama, Television – Pilot Program
Donny Walker (USA), Mind Exchange Music Presents: Layne Marie Williams The Adventures of Ms Glitch Live Film Score, Television – Pilot Program
Donovan Johnson (USA), His Eyes Saw Dance, African American
Eddie DeBartolo (USA), Fear Thy Forest-A Short Horror Film, Experimental (Student), Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Eddie DeBartolo (USA), Mansion on Maybelle Street – A Short Horror Film, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Eduardo Ramirez (USA), Human Spectrum – Episode 1, Television – Pilot Program, Television – Program Series, Documentary Program / Series
Elettra Fiumi, Fiumi Studios (USA), The Photojournalists Covering Pandemic Life in Italy, Women Filmmakers
Emese Liliom (Hungary), Wolves, Film Short (Student)
Emi Katayama (Japan), 1.17, Documentary Short, Women Filmmakers
Emi Katayama (USA), REQUIEM, Music Video
Esther Mira (USA), Inn Communication, Film Short, Women Filmmakers
Eva Ulreich (USA), The Banshee, Animation (Student), Music Video (Student)
Frances Sapphire (Italy), AL DI LA’ DEL FIUME, Music Video
Gabrielle Miller (USA), 9 Lives: Chapter One, Women Filmmakers, Film Short
Gary M. Sanner (USA), Derivative, Animation, Original Score (Composed by Gary M. Sanner)
Gerard Dy (USA), I Heart Cheeseburgers, Asian
Jennifer Nash (USA), Diner Avec des Chiens, Women Filmmakers
Joshua S. Lembke (USA), Teens of Style, Experimental
Joshua Sowden (USA), The Processed, Film Short
Justin Brown (Canada), RIFT, Documentary Short
Justin Wright (USA), Making Mason, Film Short
Lee Lacey (Ireland), Sight, Animation
Liam Burke (USA), NEPTUNE’S, Experimental, Film Short
Maria Carpenter (USA), Learning To Keep The Planet Green, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Marjorie Thomas (USA), Recovered, Women Filmmakers (Student), Creativity / Originality (Student)
Michael Obiora (United Kingdom), Soaperstar, Film Short
Michele Adams (USA), ABYSMAL TIES, Film Short
Milinda R. Kulkarni (India), Social Distancing Fail….Corona Travels To Hell !, Asian
Mitch Waters (USA), Twin Cities Non Violent, Documentary Short
Nadia Ansari (USA), The Invisible Condition, Disability Issues (Student), Documentary Short (Student), Educational / Instructional / Training (Student), Film Short (Student)
Neil D’Monte (USA), Jingle Trails, Actor: Leading (Student) (Jax Malcolm as Tyler), Children / Family Programming
Nikki Estridge (USA), Don’t Make it Awkward, Film Short, Comedy Program / Series
Omar Casillas and Fernando Rodriguez (USA), Last Vacation, Actress: Leading (Lisa Christine Holmberg as Samantha)
Patrick Eicner and George Firewalker Carlson (USA), The Transaction, Film Short, Actor: Leading (Patrick Eicner as Client), Actor: Leading (Tom Gipson as Andre)
Peter Sapira (USA), Lost Keys, Film Short
Peter Strupp (USA), The Eulogist, Film Short
Queer Faith and TheMany Radical Faeries & Plurals (Belgium), A sWORDs CLUB EPISODE 001 : MULTIPLE by the Elemental System, Disability Issues
Rafael Cortes (United Kingdom), Clones, Film Short, Direction
Ricky Mendez (USA), GiveBack BeMoved: Barbados, Documentary Short, Entertainment / Drama / Dance / Variety
Rod Power (Australia), TimeBOY the next adventure, Children / Family Programming
Rogerio Takashi and Helena Riul (USA), Before Sunrise, Film Short
Ruth Elliott (USA), THE NIGHT PRINCESS, Women Filmmakers, Animation
Sarah Goff (Australia), Give it Space, Music Video
Sarbik Saha and Salmaan Hussain (USA), Paradise, Experimental (Student)
Sarbik Saha and Salmaan Hussain (USA), My Greatest Critic, Film Short (Student)
Shoorveer Tyagi (India), Jaadoo (The Magic), Actress: Leading (Archali Killekar as Bhakti)
Silvia Gregorova (Czech Republic), The Treasure, Film Short
Stella Franceskides (United Kingdom), REYNA, Women Filmmakers
Steven Holloway Films (USA), Stores of Hope, Christian
Tobin Cleary (USA), The Meeting Spot, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Todd Royal (USA), Bloodlines, Latin / Hispanic
Tom Fisk (Indonesia), Trash Story, Nature / Environment / Wildlife
Trevor Kyle Hansford (USA), A Better Balimore, African American
Vibhas P. A. Kendzia and Sandra Wasko-Flood (USA), AWAKENING TO SPIRIT – Inner Peace To World Peace, Special Purpose Productions
Victor Verhaeghe (USA), Pandemic Softball, Film Short
Vipin Choudhary (India), Afterlife – Every End has a New Beginning – Ant hi Aarambh hai, Film Short
Wade Chitwood (USA), Rocket Man and the Phantom Baron, Television – Pilot Program, Special Effects: Animation
Bruno Chatelin 
