Audience Award
Narrative Feature: THE QUIET GIRL

Director: Colm Bairéad
Country: Ireland

Audience Award
Documentary Feature: THE HOLLY

Director: Julian Rubenstein
Country: USA

Audience Award
Short Film: THE FLAGMAKERS

Director: Cynthia Wade, Sharon Liese
Country: USA

Audience Award
Music Video: HOLDFAST - FIND A WAY 

Director: Ryan Frazee
Country: USA

Krzysztof Kieślowski Award for Best Feature Film
EO

Director: Jerzy Skolimowski
Country: Poland / Italy

The Krzysztof Kieslowski Award is the Festival’s longest-running juried award and is awarded for best feature film. 

Jurors:

• Stan Shields, Programming Manager, Seattle International Film Festival
• Doug Jones, Independent Film Programmer
• Molly Conners, CEO, Phiphen Pictures

American Independent Award Jury Statement: “This film has a surprising and engaging storyline that risks new shapes with strong directorial choices, incredible performances, and effortless practical effects. Full of tension and suspense, this film effectively interweaves folklore with themes of immigration and socioeconomic disparity. It’s a brilliant calling card for all involved.”

Jurors:

• Sujata Day, Writer/Director/Actor
• Olivia Peace, Filmmaker
• Natalie Metzger, Vanishing Angle, VP of Production & Development

2022 MOFFOM Grant Recipients

The MOFFOM Grant provides up to $20,000 annually in finishing funds for documentary productions specifically for music licensing, scoring, and composition.

2022 DFF Honorees