After an exorcism that doesn´t turn out well, Renata, a young evangelist country woman, will begin to receive different signs that will put her faith and her life to the test.


Best Short Film (Main Category)
Best Short Screenplay (Main Category)


Directed by: Ricardo Fontana Leivas

A young couple who struggle to communicate effectively embark on a roadtrip together to determine the fate of their relationship.


Best Short Film (Main Category)


Directed by: Sofie Dawn LeDean

A little boy, fascinated by the legend that the white keys on the old Steinway piano, which "lives" in his parents' house, are made of elephant tusks, dreams every night of meeting the gray giants one day and never being separated from them…This desire grows from day to day along with the lullaby that his mother sings to him, because there are words in it: "You are special!"
The fate of the hero of the film turned out to be such that his life turned out to be full of hopes and disappointments…
He is not old yet, but the meaning of life gradually fades into the distance and loneliness becomes a sad reality…
The only "friend" who never cheated on him, an ancient instrument – the keeper of the white keys, and the memory of the "gray giants", still lives in his house…
Who will Steinway get to when he is gone?
And one day everything changes: the hero accidentally enters a small bar to drink the usual glass of absinthe, and pays attention to the lack of music. He offers the bartender an adventurous venture, he agrees, and the very next day the antique instrument moves to the bar.
Now every evening our hero plays for visitors trying to fill his life with meaning and desires again. One evening, he remembers his mother, her lullaby, and his fingers begin to play familiar chords themselves…
Suddenly, a young woman appears from the semi–darkness of the hall, sits down next to him and ... his mother's song with the words "You are special" bursts into his tired heart, bringing with it both pain and comfort…
Life is slowly fading away, but now he knows exactly to whom he leaves "his elephants" and his Steinway…


Best Short Film (Main Category)
Best Actor (Main Category)
Best Director (Main Category)
Best Editing (Main Category)


Directed by: Ilya Noyabrev

Trapped in an elevator with nowhere to run, one man’s body becomes the target of his mother-in-law’s terrifying black magic revenge. Chris must face the consequences of a family tragedy that's spawned something far more sinister.


Best Short Film (Main Category)


Directed by: Rosaicela Enríquez Santillán

After carrying a heavy burden throughout his life, Bruno, who is now elderly, recounts an incident from his adolescence in 1942, when an innocent game between boys turned into a great tragedy.


Best Short Film (Main Category)
Best Director (Main Category)
Best Drama (Additional Category)


Directed by: Maurizio Barbarossa

An android looking for the code for love meets a hunter sent to kill her. Together they search for answers, fall in love and uncover a mystery that changes everything. An indie romantic sci-fi fantasy.
Bladerunner meets Alice is Wonderland through the eyes of Mullholland Drive with the romance of Chungking Express.


Best Feature Film (Main Category)


Directed by: Jack Davies

A woman from African country of Rwanda started an IT company in IRISO, Japan. While she experiences lots of difficulties such as sabotage from rival company, incompetence of employees as well as racial discrimination and she is always haunted by the memory of the genocide in 1994 in which her parents were killed, she manages to overcome those problems and strongly lives in IRISO.
The movie includes scenes shot in African country of Nigeria.


Best Feature Film (Main Category)
Best Actress (Main Category)
Best Producer (Additional Category)


Directed by: Mitsuo Kurihara

Flâneurs, wandering figures, moving swiftly yet remaining still, roam aimlessly through the uncertainty, without apparent purpose or destination, merely seeking or escaping from themselves. Automatons in ceaseless motion, they are caught in a perpetual competition driven by a restless society. A juxtaposition of opposites, they look like black and white pawns on the vertical chessboard of the cityscape, unmoved by fleeting encounters and only transient loves. The rapid flow of single frames mirrors the chaotic and obsessive, almost tribal, rhythm of the urban jungle, symbolizing the irreversible process of human disintegration and the fading of emotions. Vulnerabilities are laid bare, like the transparencies of an x-ray, offering a glimpse into our shared humanity, where self-recognition and rediscovery may still reside.


Best Experimental Film (Main Category)
Best Director (Main Category)
Best Editing (Main Category)
Best Black & White Film (Additional Category)
Best Producer (Additional Category)


Directed by: Ivano Lollo

We are excited to present a short film produced by Trizz, in celebration of Earth Day 2024—albeit a few weeks belatedly. This film is a introspection on the essence of human existence in our era, juxtaposing the relentless stimuli of our daily lives with the enduring beauty of a world on the brink of transformation.
It captures the sublime moments our planet might still offer in that dystopic moment in time, highlighting the uniquely human capacity to perceive beauty, no matter the circumstances. This ability fundamentally influences our relationship with Earth, a crucial trait to remember during the complex times in which we live.
Yet, in the face of this foreboding horizon, we seize the narrative to reaffirm the brightest facets of human nature: our indomitable spirit, our profound capacity for kindness, and our unwavering devotion to preserving this beautiful planet.
Together, let us embrace these virtues, forging ahead with resilience, humanity, and love, as we dare to envision and shape a future where hope outshines fear.


Best Experimental Film (Main Category)
Best ECO Film (Additional Category)


Directed by: Oriol Puig

A man embarks on a journey to decipher the chaos within his mind with the aid of his therapist, a compassionate and insightful woman. Plagued by surreal and nonsensical dreams, he struggles to make sense of his inner world and finds it challenging to truly hear those around him. As the sessions progress, he delves deeper into his subconscious, uncovering layers of meaning and confronting the enigmatic nature of his thoughts and dreams.


Best Experimental Film (Main Category)
Best Director Debut (Additional Category)


Directed by: Luc Leclerc

"Between Frames" is a university project exploring the theme: "We see what we do not see." The film visualises the inner, unseen sides of individuals, portraying life as a theatre where our faces are the stage and emotions are the actors. Through the metaphor of masks, the film reveals how we conceal and reveal our true selves daily. It delves into the hidden emotional experiences behind our outward performances, offering a profound glimpse into the depths & complexity of human identity.


Best Experimental Film (Main Category)
Best Student Film (Additional Category)


Directed by: Mahsa Zarififar

In the stirring documentary Chained Silence Speaks, we delve into the harrowing world of human trafficking, with a piercing focus on the heartrending tale of a child sold into this shadowy industry by his own parents. This film masterfully interweaves the potent dramatization of a stolen childhood with the raw, authentic narratives of individuals who have endured and survived the trafficking nightmare.
Each frame of Chained Silence Speaks is meticulously crafted to not only educate but also to evoke a profound emotional response, compelling viewers to look beyond the surface of what they believe they know. The survivor interviews are a testament to the indomitable human spirit, serving as both a somber reminder and an inspiring beacon of hope.


Best Short Documentary Film (Main Category)
Best Actor (Main Category)
Best Editing (Main Category)
Best Director Debut (Additional Category)


Directed by: Edwin Leon Rose

 NORMAL LIFE shows the personal everyday life of four Bosnian women who were forced to flee their home country due to the consequences of the Yugoslav Wars and have been working as cleaning women in Vienna ever since.
We get personal insights into their lives, their work, their urge to build a new life and their personal way of overcoming trauma. Through the individual stories of the women, we find out more about the historical and political background of the war in its entirety and can draw parallels to the current situation, which is characterised by unemployment and uncertainty, but despite everything also by hope.


Best Feature Documentary Film (Main Category)


Directed by: Inès Khannoussi

Embark on a captivating journey where academic science meets cultural wisdom. "LOOK UP—The Science of Cultural Evolution" is a groundbreaking animated film that breathes life into a comprehensive scientific manuscript. This two-hour and fifty-minute feature is a new genre, blending the intricacies of psychotherapy research with the timeless sagacity of ancient and modern wisdom.
Dive into an exploration of how cultural evolution mirrors biological evolution, highlighting emergent phenomena that define both our scientific endeavors and our collective consciousness. The film delves into the profound impact of psychotherapy on personal and societal transformation, advocating for the integration of relational science into everyday practices.
Guided by a compelling narrative, "LOOK UP" takes viewers on a Viking raid through the realms of psychotherapy, uncovering the unique specialties that contribute to human development and interconnectedness. It emphasizes the ancient practice of healing through unconscious cultural agreements, manifesting in the form of placebo effects and shared human experiences.


Best Feature Documentary Film (Main Category)
Best Director Debut (Additional Category)
Best Educational Film (Additional Category)
Best Inspirational Film (Additional Category)
Best Trailer (Additional Category)
Best Producer (Additional Category)


Directed by: Nini Caroline Skarpaas Myhrvold, Espen Jan Folmo

Fedeltà: Soldiers. Prisoners. is an international documentary, filmed in multiple countries, which chronicles the story of a group of Italian Prisoners of War. The Italian soldiers, captured in North Africa and Sicily, endured some of the worst fighting of the Second World War. After their surrender, they were sent to various camps all over the world. This documentary tells the story of a particular group who were kept at Letterkenny Army Depot outside of Chambersburg PA. Beginning with the trials and tribulations of the soldiers, the documentary takes you on a journey which ends with a light of hope that still shines to this day.


Best Feature Documentary Film (Main Category)
Best Director Debut (Additional Category)


Directed by: Stephen Mancini

George Hobbs, a contemporary artist and patriot, rediscovers his love of art through stick figures.


Best Feature Documentary Film (Main Category)
Best Original Song (Additional Category)
Best Editing (Main Category)


Directed by: Armin Nasseri

Justyna is 36 years old and suffers from obesity. Yes, she suffers, because obesity is a disease. She has tried many ways to lose weight, but all of them disrupted her body to the point that she gained weight while barely eating at all. At one point, the scale showed the equivalent of an "another human being”. She decided to undergo bariatric surgery, specifically a sleeve gastrectomy.
To commemorate accepting her body, she decided to have a photo session before going to the hospital. The first days after the surgery were a learning process for new habits: regular hydration, eating small portions, and taking supplements.
Justyna returned to work just a month after the surgery. She professionally hosts podcasts, including one of the most popular true crime podcasts in Poland, and in 2022 she was also in the top 100 globally on Spotify.
The film shows pivotal moments such as dropping below 80 kg, trying on smaller-sized pants, transitioning from obesity to being overweight, as well as author meetings, industry events, contracting COVID-19 and the subsequent quarantine, more photo sessions, and family gatherings.
The weight loss journey is accompanied by anxiety about her health, as her test results are poor. She is diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease. The question arises whether, if this diagnosis had been made earlier, the surgery (which is irreversible) would have been necessary. There is no answer to this question, and there never will be. However, the struggle for health seems to have a positive outcome, as Justyna becomes pregnant—here the titular „another human being" appears again, but in a completely different sense.
The film is very intimate because it is made by Justyna's husband. Frequent interactions and voice-overs give a sense of participation in these events, but also sometimes lighten the atmosphere.


Best Feature Documentary Film (Main Category)
Best Director Debut (Additional Category)
Best Independent Film (Additional Category)


Directed by: Krzysztof Kudelski

Documentary 52 ' with IGGY POP
Intimate portrait of a punk rocker like no other. Filmed in Miami, New York, Berlin, Athens, Paris, Iggy pop talks about his past, his present, his concerts and his projects...
With his friends and partners: Johnny Depp, John Waters, Debbie Harry (Blondie), Nick Kent, Béatrice Dalle
(in color & black and white )


Best Feature Documentary Film (Main Category)


Directed by: BLONDY SOPHIE

For nearly two decades, Grizzly #399 has been a fixture in Grand Teton National Park. Known only by her research number, #399 has captivated photographers since 2007, becoming the world's most famous — and photographed — grizzly in the world. Our narrative follows #399 as she struggles to raise an unusually large litter in the face of human encroachment and a rapidly changing climate.


Best Feature Documentary Film (Main Category)


Directed by: Elizabeth Leiter

Boris Jollivet, an acoustic ecologist, with whom we travel through remote areas so as to know whether there are still silent zones in France, zones where the noise of men is not heard any longer.


Best Feature Documentary Film (Main Category)


Directed by: Julien Guéraud

A creature made of light escapes the house where it had been imprisoned for decades, only to be met with a world very different from the one it remembers.


Best Animation (Main Category)


Directed by: Anna Palmtag

An idea... needs space, time & love to grow...
But, at what cost? Your friends ? Your wife ? Your kids ?
Of course not, it needs to be set aside, in a bubble, waiting for the right moment...
The wait is long, too long… This must emerge from its bubble, it must come to life, now !


Best Animation (Main Category)


Directed by: William Eguienta

A Hulder, a mystical human-like creature with a cow’s tail, famous from Scandinavian folklore, has to go to Earth on a dangerous mission to con an orphan teenage boy in order to save her young brother from dying.


Best Feature Screenplay (Main Category)


Written by: AEG Guaaker

„REFLEXIVE” is the story of Anastasia, who wants to become an actress but she is a very shy and insecure person and can barley find the courage to speak. At the acting school she meets the expansive Victoria and they become best friends until one day when something is changed.


Best Original Screenplay (Main Category)
Best Actress (Main Category)


Directed by: Paul Sichigea

REASONS OF TIME
SUBJECT
Is one lifetime sufficient to fulfill one's destiny?
DEMONTE 1253
In a universe hostile to women, where free spirits and
special people were destined to be burned at the stake, Corinna fights her battle for survival, fingered as a witch.
DEMONTE 2024
The life of Catherine, a rebellious girl in the grip of emotions
typical of a difficult adolescence, is turned upside down by her
move to a pesino lost in the mountains.
She misses her Milan, her artistic prospects are shattered
because of the peremptory decisions of those parents whom she now sees as those who stole her life.
Despite herself, she tries to integrate, but her sufferings are
amplified, intersecting with those of a raw and dark past,
when she begins to sense a soul far away in time--that of
Corinna!
Two spirits crossing paths or the same soul finding itself?
Thanks to the mysterious figure of her uncle, the relationship of hate and love with her parents, an unexpected relationship and a fragile friend to rescue, she realizes that time, perhaps, does not exist and that what 800 years earlier had not allowed her to be fully herself, must be looked at today with different eyes.
She understands that even if time cannot be governed, it must still be understood.


Best Unproduced Screenplay (Main Category)


Written by: Monica Carpanese, Pierpaolo Federico Rospo

A teaser music video conceptualized for the feature-length sci-fi film "AIIA’s Cleaning Service"


Best Micro-Short Film (Main Category)


Directed by: SEO HOTAEK

An absurdist short film featuring a man, a coat hanger and a ladder; they converse against the backdrop of the rise of Communist Russia.


Best Micro-Short Film (Main Category)
Best Black & White Film (Additional Category)
Best No-Budget Film (Additional Category)


Directed by: Ugrin Vuckovic

An absurdist short film featuring a man, a coat hanger and a ladder; they converse against the backdrop of the rise of Communist Russia.


Best Micro-Short Film (Main Category)
Best Black & White Film (Additional Category)
Best No-Budget Film (Additional Category)


Directed by: Ugrin Vuckovic

Zoé exists between starkly contrasting realms: the glittering facade of the virtual world and the raw, unfiltered reality. In the digital sphere, she shines as a celebrated influencer, while in the tangible world, she is an immigrant actress confronting the harsh truths of life and self. Zoé's journey through these opposing landscapes is a relentless pursuit of the elusive essence of true happiness


Best Director (Main Category)
Best Actress (Main Category)
Best Best Editing (Main Category)


Directed by: Sisy M Gomez Peña

"The Red Sound"
from "After Kandinsky: three Impressions" for piano
Film and music composition by ELISA QUARELLO


Best Original Score (Main Category)


Composed by: Elisa Quarello

A woman’s dissociative episode triggers a chain of events, leading to a deadly secret.


Best Cinematography (Main Category)
Best Thriller (Additional Category)


Directed by: Gary F. Saul

Joven obsesionado con el ejercicio físico aspira a ser un gran influencer su destino cambia radicalmente cuando intenta salvar a un gordo de morir atragantado.


Best Student Film (Additional Category)


Directed by: Eduardo Felipe Sandoval

“Dear Mr Williams” follows the story of an elderly man, Anthony, who has recently lost his wife and has become withdrawn from life, resigned to his grief and loneliness. Concerned for her father's well-being, and unable to provide proper care, Anthony’s daughter, Flora, decides to take action. She hires Isabella, a vibrant and compassionate woman in her twenties, to be his caregiver.
Initially resistant to Isabella's efforts to bring joy back into his life, Mr Williams remains grumpy and closed-off. However, Isabella's persistence and infectious spirit gradually begin to break through his walls. Through a series of funny and heart-warming moments, Isabella shows Mr Williams, that there is still beauty and joy to be found in life, even in the midst of loss. In the end, "Dear Mr Williams" is a poignant reminder that even in our darkest moments, love and connection have the power to heal and bring light back into our lives.


Best Supporting Actress (Additional Category)


Directed by: Stefania Aronica

"Mon Orage" is a simple and poetic visual experience, a moment of reflection on the importance of spending time with those who are dear to us, a celebration of the friendships and loves that emerge in our lives and can change everything, an invitation to remember the people who have counted for us or the moments that have marked our existence...


Best Symbolic Film (Additional Category)
Best Music Video (Additional Category)


Directed by: Loïc Suty

In a dystopian future, a lone man wakes up from cryogenic sleep in a decaying, futuristic environment. Guided by a mysterious scientist appearing through a video feed, he learns that an alien race has imprisoned humanity, leaving them as the only conscious survivors. Tasked with a suicidal mission to destroy the barrier trapping the planet, the man grapples with the weight of saving humanity, especially his family, who wait in cryo-stasis. As he embarks on a dangerous flight to launch the warhead that could free the world, he must confront the possibility of his own death.


Best Sci-Fi (Additional Category)


Directed by: Tobias Marcellus Huber

A family is diverted from their destination route, by road, until they end up in an abandoned and ruined town. Their terrifying legends soon come to life, trapping them in an unprecedented hell.


Best Horror (Additional Category)


Directed by: Gerard Bertomeu

"2023 a Requiem" is an immersive VR odyssey that takes the viewer on a profound journey through the duality of existence—contrasting the chaos of human conflict with the serenity of cosmic order. The film commences in the quietude of an apartment, focusing on a picture of a young couple that symbolizes both the intimacy of personal history and the universality of human relationships.
As the evening tranquility is shattered by the distant cacophony of explosions, the boundaries of the apartment dissolve in a maelstrom. The room's windows explode, and amidst the swirling debris, the camera—a proxy for the viewer's consciousness—is drawn inexorably toward a television screen, the portal through which we transition from terrestrial turmoil to the silent vastness of space.
In orbit, the viewer encounters astronauts maneuvering an enigmatic object—a conduit to revelation. With the majestic Earth transitioning from night to day, Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' heralds the emergence of a celestial visage, the serene countenance of Antonello da Messina's 'The Virgin Annunciate.' Her gaze, once confined to canvas, now adorns the cosmos, a silent sentinel amidst the stars.
This moment of sublime beauty is abruptly juxtaposed with the second image: the aftermath of destruction on Earth, where the same face is rendered on a mural amidst ruins. This stark contrast embodies the film's central theme, underscored by the haunting words of Alexis de Tocqueville: "When the past no longer illuminates the future, the spirit walks in darkness." It's a meditation on the consequences of human actions, a requiem for what has been lost and a reflection on what endures.
Through the cutting-edge medium of Virtual Reality 360 stereoscopic viewing, "2023 a Requiem" offers not just a narrative to be observed but an experience to be lived. It invites audiences to navigate the interplay of light and darkness, sound and silence, presence and absence—engaging with the film as active participants in a journey that questions, commemorates, and transcends.


Best 360º (Additional Category)


Directed by: Ragnar di Marzo

1 in 3 women are victims of violence during their lifetime, or 1 billion women across the world. Their names are Myriam, Adèle, Clémence, Aya… They are 20, 35, 48, 62 years old or more… They are victims but do not always have the words to talk about it and find help…Since January 1, 2024, 121 women died killed by their spouse or ex-spouse. Broken is a dance fiction produced by Olivia N'GANGA and Mikaël DINIC


Best Dance Video (Additional Category)


Directed by: Olivia N'Ganga, Mikaël Dinic

Mike's dream of finding love comes true when he meets Cindy, changing his life forever.


Best No-Dialogue Film (Additional Category)
Best Independent Film (Additional Category)
Best No-Budget Film (Additional Category)


Directed by: Michael Parks

In a near-future world where thoughts shape reality, a compassionate scientist and a group of extraordinary empaths must fight a covert, militarized faction bent on controlling humanity's consciousness.
Think INCEPTION meets BLADE RUNNER 2049.


Best Television Script (Additional Category)


Written by: Steve Brown