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Rick Prickett, Competition Director

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Website: www.BestShorts.net

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La Jolla, CA, September, 2022 - 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 ~~

Jordan Ancel – The Principal’s Assembly

Jordan Ancel (USA), The Principal’s Assembly, Film Short – After the tragic loss of a student, high school principal Jane Marino insists on delivering a sobering speech on the first day of school, however, her emotional stability is called into question. A moving and authentic story about mental health and addiction told through the eyes of a school principal with crippling grief of her own. Compelling scripting and excellent performances by a talented cast drive this impactful film. Stars: Pamela Jayne Morgan (City on a Hill, Law & Order: SVU, Julia), Anna Rizzo (Law and Order: SVU, City on a Hill), Marilyn Busch (CODA, Defending Jacob) and Sal Rendino (Billions, Blindspot). Written by Seth Chitwood.

~~ Outstanding Achievement ~~

Ben McHugh – Riley

Ben McHugh (USA), Riley, Film Short – In a dystopian future, the earth has been ravaged. Riley and her father Dutch live in an underground shelter and scavenge for food and necessities at night. Dutch is trying to make the best of their endless predicament by being a good father and educating Riley but their world is changed with the arrival of a mysterious visitor. Beautiful production design (Matthew Solomon) and cinematography (Alice Millar) bring light to a dark space. Excellent performances by Ben McHugh (Big Bear), Madelyn McHugh (Gregory) and Kerri Romeo (Single and Baller).

~~ Award of Excellence Special Mention ~~

Jae-Feel Hwang (Korea), To Father, Film Short / Asian – Kyung-ku, been raised by his stepfather, falls into debt and moves in with his biological father with whom he has a complicated relationship. Hearing his beloved stepfather tragically died – he embarks on a journey to connect with his own personal truth. Authentic performances. Jae-Feel Hwnag, Yoon-Soo, Eun-Seo Oh, and Woo-Young Jung.

James O’Donnell (United Kingdom), Aping Edwin Porter, Film Short – Four film grads gather to create a movie. A nuanced film from an intelligently witty script (John Whetstone). A talented cast brings to life SAG-Award winner O’Donnell’s rich and quirky characters. Excellent editing (Ben Simon), Sound design (BAFTA-winner Simon Clark) Stars:  Fraser Hadfield, Rumi Sutton, Jordan Scowen, and Buck Braithewaite.

Jake Hart (USA), Voices, Film Short – Set in the near future – a “telepathic intelligence operative” is interrogated by her handler for connecting with the minds of unsanctioned targets. A compelling and thought provoking concept examining what’s possible communicating between worlds with authentic performances by talented stars. Shoshanna Stern (Jericho, Grey’s Anatomy) and Chris Gross (Roadies).

Matt O’Donnell (United Kingdom), Runelight, Animation – A lyrical metaphor for the ever-lasting impact of loss in our lives as the world changes around us. Brilliant use of dark and light to create a visually beautiful, creative and heart-grabbing short that follows an engaging forest creature through an atmospheric fantasy world – feeling both a joyous heart and wrenching grief.

Eva Wu (USA), Apple Box, Film Short – Back from studying abroad, Zoe, an assistant director working on a movie in China, must stand up for herself when she makes the mistake of sitting on an apple box on a film set. A collision of superstition, old ways and modern sensibilities. Deftly challenges sexist industry conventions. Real performances. Stars: Andy Li, Jun Cao, Xiayang Li, and Hannie May.

Bolen Miller (USA), Stephen King’s: All That You Love Will Be Carried Away, Film Short – Based on the Stephen King short story. A middle-aged traveling salesman contemplates his life choices at a desolate motel in Nebraska. He is accompanied by a gun, his never-ending inner voice and a notebook of phrases from bathroom walls. Will the lights of the house turn on to save his life? Stars veteran actor John Ennis (Better Call Saul).

Matt Elliott (United Kingdom), A Royal Marines Disposition, Doc Short – One man’s story about his experiences during the Falklands war, from being told by his commanding officer to be prepared to die to the ultimate victory –  comes alive through the superb writings of John Alden. A narrated docudrama, brought to life through an earnestly authentic performance by Tip Cullen. Orange Sky Productions

P.G. Carmona (France), KILLER, Web Series – A provocative concept where a psychology student offers his friends a sociological experience through a game: Le Killer. Precise rules, strategy and deception pits them against each other as they maneuver themselves through friendships and betrayals. A lively ensemble cast. Stars: Angèlique Meyns, Romain Grèsillon. EPREA MEDIA

Oleksandr Lozytskyi (Ukraine), Tierra del Fuego, Nature / Environment / Wildlife – From an exciting expedition to Tierra del Fuego in Chile and Argentina in November 2021 – entrepreneur turned filmmaker Lozytskyi delivers a moving mediation featuring unique environmental footage – documenting the glaciers of South America set to heart-stirring music. A poetically visual treat and peaceful meditation for these turbulent times.

~~ Award of Excellence ~~

Alan Sánchez (Mexico), 10:35, Animation
Anastasia Tolmacova and Jelena Zukova (United Kingdom), Untold Stories, Women Filmmakers
Austyn Jeffs (USA), Heart of the City, Web / Internet Programming
Ben McHugh (USA), Riley, Actress: Leading (Madelyn McHugh as Riley), Actress: Supporting (Kerri Romeo as Katie), Direction, Original Score
Chris Armienti (USA), What I Want, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Chris Franklin (Australia), Melbourne on Dylan, Documentary Short
Daniel Monterrosas (Mexico), SCAR, Film Short
Daniel Schindler (USA), To Be Seen, Special Purpose Productions
Dylan Meyer (USA), RECOIL, Film Short (Student), Direction (Student), Original Score (Composed by Ronnie Dickison)
Harlow Schuman (USA), Where Do We Go?, Documentary Short (Student)
Ian Shive (USA), Little Stream Big Magic, Nature / Environment / Wildlife
Israel Ayhllon and Daniel Monterrosas (Mexico), IO – INNER SELF, Animation
Jae-Feel Hwang (Korea), To Father, Actor: Leading (Jae-Feel Hwang as Kyung-ku)
Jake Hart (USA), Voices, Script / Writer
Jake Hart (USA), Harmonia Solid, Film Short, Actress: Leading (Rebecca Ann Johnson as Margie)
James O’Donnell (United Kingdom), Aping Edwin Porter, Ensemble Cast
Kara White (USA), The Resistance, Film Short, Women Filmmakers
Ladies In Film (USA), The First, Film Short, Women Filmmakers
LaToya Franklyn (USA), No Contact, African American, Women Filmmakers
Matt Elliott (United Kingdom), A Royal Marines Disposition, History / Biographical
Matt O’Donnell (United Kingdom), Runelight, Film Short
P.G. Carmona (France), KILLER, Actress: Leading (Angélique Meyns as Pauline)

Pamela Jayne Morgan and Jordan Ancel (USA), The Principal’s Assembly, Actress: Leading (Pamela Jayne Morgan as Jane)
Phil Gioja (USA), Fighting MSA Austin Crawford’s story, Disability Issues, Contemporary Issues / Awareness Raising
Royal Ismayilov (USA), Shade of Wind, Commercial / Infomercial
Royal Ismayilov (USA), Fire on Tire, Commercial / Infomercial
Sheri Effres (USA), Kevin, Film Short, Women Filmmakers
Sut Ieng Lei (Macao), Room of 12878, Original Score (Student) (Composed by Nga Weng Chio)
Suzan L Satterfield (USA), Okefenokee Destiny, Nature / Environment / Wildlife, Documentary Short
Tonio Krueger and Linard Bardill (Switzerland), Witch’s board (Hexenscheit), Music Video
Vance Crofoot (USA), The Last Altruist, Film Short
Victor Bellomo and Tara Sickmeier (USA), Niagara Falls, Film Short, Music Video
Vika Stubblebine (USA), Lonely Mary, Film Short, Women Filmmakers

~~ Award of Merit Special Mention ~~

Alana Stark (USA), The Lie, Film Short, Actor: Leading (Bobby Slaski as Eric Masters)
Bradford Robert King, Rodrigo Donoso and Kaycee Feild (USA), UnBroken, Documentary Short
Brittany Charlotte Smith and Kenzie Yango (Canada), The Care Giver, Actress: Leading (Brittany Charlotte Smith as Dr. Catharine Stowe)
Cameron Barrett (USA), Santa Cruz Water Safety 2022, Public Service Programming / PSA, Educational / Instructional / Training
Carolyn Jennifer Corkindale (Australia), The Fork in the Road, Film Short, Women Filmmakers, Cinematography
Derek Frederickson (USA), SPACE SHUTTLE: A Fairy Special Episode, Animation, Comedy Program / Series
Dick DeAngelis (USA), The Honey War, Animation, Documentary Short
Joe Benedetto (USA), Darwin Fick, Actress: Supporting (Eve Austin as Darwin Fick)
Joey White and Sabrina Dubner (USA), Rough Waters Run Deepest, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
John Rhode and Tanner Thomason (USA), BILLIE, Film Short
Julia Tutko-Balena (USA), Fortune Teller, Actress: Supporting (Julia Tutko-Balena as Fortune Teller)
Lance Hopper (USA), STAR WARS: Fallen Knights Proof of Concept, Film Short (Student)
Luis Palomino and Harlem J. Gunness, PhD, MPH (USA), Bring it to the People, Documentary Short, Educational / Instructional / Training
Mark Riccadonna (USA), Through Open Doors, Film Short, Actor: Leading (Sean Hoagland as Matt)
Sara Victoria Bjerre Pedersen (USA), S4V3 H3R, Women Filmmakers
Sarah Christina Teale and Carin van der Donk (USA), Living Loud, Women Filmmakers
Sean Patrick O’Reilly (USA), Pigasus: The Lost Paradise – Battle for Evermore, Animation
Sheri Effres (USA), Kevin, Actress: Supporting (Sheri Effres as Marjorie)
Vance Crofoot (USA), The Last Altruist, Actor: Leading (Nick W. Nicholson as Marco Corallo)
Vika Stubblebine (USA), Lonely Mary, Actress: Leading (Vika Stubblebine as Mary)

~~ Award of Merit ~~

Adam Gilmore and Tara Robertson (USA), Yearning for a Thursday, Experimental
Adam K. Allen and Josiah Duncan (USA), Slay, Film Short, Actor: Leading (Adam K. Allen as Rex Tendu), Actress: Leading (Diana O’Halloran as Rita), Direction, Ensemble Cast
Alexei D’Ath (New Zealand), A Christmas Cracker, Film Short
Ali Gholami (Iran), Rest Time, Asian
Alix Oliver and Julian Scalia (USA), Dead Serious: Beginning Before the End (Poc), Television – Pilot Program
Anastasya Alexandrovna Zasypkina (Russia), Freedom to fear, Film Short
Andrea Grant (USA), Modern Native, Actress: Leading (Andrea Grant as Andrea Grant), Native American / Aboriginal Peoples, Script / Writer, Music Video
Andrea Sambuccetti (USA), The Water Wall, Documentary Short
Andres Eduardo Gonzalez (USA), THE WATCHER, Film Short (Student)
Andrew Koltuniuk (USA), Neuro-Intimate, Film Short, Direction
Austyn Jeffs (USA), Heart of the City, Documentary Short
Bia Jurema (USA), Unwell, Experimental, LGBTQ+, Women Filmmakers
Bijan Bayat (Iran), The Wound of Fear, Film Short
Bill Aydelott (USA), No Limits, Disability Issues
Brian Schoof (USA), Fear of the Dark, Film Short, Editing
Bridget LeRoy (USA), Bodhi-Sativa, Cinematography
Brigid Media, LLC and Elgin Cahill (USA), Pasta, Script / Writer (Shannon K. Dunn)
Brittany Charlotte Smith and Kenzie Yango (Canada), The Care Giver, Health / Medicine / Science
Charles Shin (USA), SAINT DEATH, Film Short, Asian
Chris Zarb (Malta), The Black Pebble, Film Short
Christopher Villiers (United Kingdom), What Sadie Saw, Television – Pilot Program
Darshan Singh Bhuller (USA), NALA, Film Short
David Tittone (USA), Daddy’s Divas (Episode 5), Television – Program Series
David Tittone (USA), Daddy’s Divas (Episodes 2, 4, 6), Television – Program Series, Ensemble Cast
Deepa Mann-Kler (United Kingdom), Discover ME, Educational / Instructional / Training, Health / Medicine / Science
Dennis Tae Wook Kim (Canada), Memoirs (Of Monument and Mind), Animation, Film Short
Douglas Haddad (USA), Butterfield, Film Short
Dylan Brody (USA), A Small Act of Courage, Actor: Leading (Dylan Brody as himself), Experimental
Ewa Bielska (USA), Breaking Iron, Direction, Editing, Film Short
Gabriel Warburton (USA), Apocalypse for Dummies, Film Short
Gemma Atkinson (United Kingdom), Captives on the Frontlines: Yezidi Former Child Soldiers who Survived ISIS, Documentary Short
Giovanna Caruso (USA), Under the Waves, LGBTQ+, Women Filmmakers
Gregory Dayon (France), CC QUEEN – Common Sense, Music Video
Gregory Doucette (USA), THE PURPLE HAT, Film Short, Women Filmmakers
Halime Usta (Turkey), COLD, DISTANT AND DIRTY, Film Short
Haoyang Fu (China), Uyghur Dolans, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Huibo Bai (China), Take Me to the Sea Across the Grasslands, Film Short
Inbar Caspi (Israel), Libby and I, Experimental
Jake Savitz (USA), Catch Her and Dance, Film Short
James Matthew Storm (USA), INSIDE LOOK: The Electric Cycle Racing League, Direction (James Matthew Storm), Documentary Short
Jennie Jarvis (USA), Connection, Script / Writer (Jennie Jarvis), Sound: Overall Impact (Jahmal Davidson and William Jamieson)
Jillian Vitko (USA), HoneyDough, Film Short, Actress: Leading (Jillian Vitko as Jackie)
Joe Benedetto (USA), Darwin Fick, Actress: Leading (Kristin Samuelson as Colleen Coles), Film Short
John Ferry (USA), Blood of Our Brothers, Documentary Short
Julia Tutko-Balena (USA), Fortune Teller, Actress: Leading (Petra Denison as Claire), Direction, Film Short, Women Filmmakers
Keith Edward Szarabajka, Tony Pasqualini, Laura Stribling, Chuma Gault, Jack Szarabajka and Kazu Takeda (USA), In Search Of A P-I-G, Web Series
Kevin Joseph Nettles, Selton Entertainment (USA), Bambolina, Original Score (Composed by Jeffrey Hansell)
Kiara Lucinda Mezzina (Australia), Piece by Piece, Documentary Short (Student), Women Filmmakers (Student)
Kimberly Smith (Canada), Severe Brain Injury Recovery; Shooting For The Stars, Disability Issues, Documentary Short
Lance Hopper (USA), STAR WARS: Fallen Knights Proof of Concept, Actor: Leading (Student) (Steve Ulman as Commander Strand)
Leona Krahn, George Orallo and Karen Tusa (Canada), Five True Friends, Film Short, Women Filmmakers
Liz Wallace, Santa Fe Community College (USA), Shiwi-verse, Native American / Aboriginal Peoples (Student)
Luis Palomino and Harlem J. Gunness, PhD, MPH (USA), Bring it to the People, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest
M C Young (USA), American Prerequisite, Asian
Marco De Biasi (Italy), La tela di Penelope – Penelope’s Canvas, Music Video
Mariam Osman Mohamed (USA), Pop Quiz, Islamic
Mark Chavez (Singapore), MITLA | Underworld, Experimental
Mark Riccadonna (USA), Through Open Doors, Actress: Leading (Hannah Beck as Charlie), Direction, Script / Writer
Michael D. Aguilar (USA), Bad Day, Actor: Leading (Michael D. Aguilar as Alex), Latin / Hispanic
Michael Dermansky (USA), Diana Comes Alive: Episodes 1-6, Web Series
Michael Holtzman (USA), Army of One, Music Video
Nicholas Linnehan (USA), Catfish?, Actor: Leading (Nicolas Linnehan as Nick)
Niek De Jongh (Belgium), Rotte, Actor: Leading (Stilian Keli as Kasper)
Omid Shenavar (Iran), Attila, Documentary Short
Pablo Big Head Arriagada (USA), The Head, Film Short
Pascale Neuschafer (South Africa), Tribe, Documentary Short
Pat McAbery (USA), The Ghosts They Carry, Documentary Short
Patrick Guera (USA), Don’t Do It, Film Short
Peter Carlos (USA), Gravity, Film Short
Peter Gardner (USA), Adventures With The Caretaker, Animation
Phan Ngoc Thanh Ngan (Vietnam), On The Edge, Film Short, Direction
Phil Wilson (USA), Caballito de Totora Surfriders of Peru, Documentary Short
Prof. Tim Wilson (United Kingdom), History of the Music Hall, Animation (Prof. Tim Wilson)
Ross Thomas, Ventana Wildlife Society (USA), Giants of Big Sur: California Condor Stories, Nature / Environment / Wildlife, Documentary Short
Shahab Naseri (Iran), Loran, Film Short
Stacy Singh (USA), Made In China, Direction, Film Short
Sut Ieng Lei (Macao), Room of 12878, Women Filmmakers (Student)
Tony Clomax (USA), 15 Minutes, African American
Tucker Debevec (USA), Compassion Spreads Like Wildfire:The Vicki Minor Story, Documentary Short
Xavier St-Roch (Canada), LAPSE, Film Short
Ziru Wang (USA), The Haunting Memory, Documentary Short (Student)

~~ Award of Recognition ~~

Andrea Grant (USA), Modern Native, Direction, Original Score (Created by Andrea Grant, composed by James Goudreault), Narration / Voiceover Talent (Andrea Grant), Women Filmmakers
Anna Maria Christofidou (Cyprus), Disconnected, Actress: Leading (Marianna Neophytou), Women Filmmakers
Annette Wilson (USA), CRISIS SQUAD, Women Filmmakers
Anthony Aldapa (USA), Short Drive, Actress: Leading (Student) (Ashley Davidson as Sasha), Film Short (Student)
Blake Nolan Brown and B. Todd Davenport (USA), Jon Jon and Dickie: Backstage Pass, Ensemble Cast, Television – Pilot Program
Brian Wealand Kreider (USA), The Blue Eyed Six Short, Film Short, Actor: Supporting (James Douglass as TV station manager)
Bridget LeRoy (USA), Bodhi-Sativa, Documentary Short, Women Filmmakers
Brigid Media, LLC and Elgin Cahill (USA), Pasta, Actress: Leading (Pam Renall as Ava), Actress: Supporting (Shannon K. Dunn as Linda)
Bruce Melton (USA), Climate Change Across America, Inglorious Events, Documentary Short
Cameron Barrett (USA), Every 15 Minutes, Use of Film / Video for Social Change, Women Filmmakers
Carl Emerton (Australia), I CRASHED MY DRONE IN TEXAS, Music Video
Cherish Cullins (USA), Living the Dream, Film Short
Chuck Price (USA), Floor 14 “Avarice”, Experimental
Dave Siriano (USA), 65, Christian, Creativity / Originality
David Tittone (USA), Daddy’s Divas (Episode 6), Comedy Program / Series

Debbie Sutcliffe and Stan Harter (USA), BFD, Ensemble Cast, Narration / Voiceover Talent (Stan Harter), Script / Writer (Stan Harter)
Dick Fisher (USA), Choice, Direction, Cinematography
Douglas Haddad (USA), Butterfield, Actor: Supporting (Christopher W. Holmes as Renard)
Earl Shirley Jr. (USA), Flowers, Actress: Supporting (Janet Elkin as Tracey Elden), Film Short
Erica Faye (USA), Leavin’, African American
Erica Faye (USA), Behind Closed Doors, Christian
Erica Faye (USA), Generational Curses, Women Filmmakers
Giuseppina De Luca (Italy), Love Story Cinema Told in Works of Art, Christian
Haoyang Fu (China), Uyghur Dolans, Documentary Short (Student)
Harry Rabin (USA), The Adventures of Bad Drone, Animation, Television – Pilot Program  (Student)
iStage Entertainment (USA), Nest, Actor: Supporting (Jason Sun as Jacob Ma)
Jack Kockenmeister (USA), Path of the Damned, Film Short
James Matthew Storm (USA), INSIDE LOOK: The Electric Cycle Racing League, On-Camera Talent (James Matthew Storm, Amber Team Leader), On-Camera Talent (BJ Zarcone, Gold Team Leader ), On-Camera Talent (Raven Lafey, Ultra Violet Team Leader), On-Camera Talent (Lara Dudas, Director of Mission Control)
James Thomas Snyder (Uruguay), Customer Service, Film Short, Direction
Joseph M. Naman (USA), Uncle Mafia, Web Series (Student)

Joseph Tobon (USA), The Turn, Film Short (Student)
Karen Goodman (USA), Dybbuk Remix: Dancing Between Worlds, Jewish
Kevin Joseph Nettles, Selton Entertainment (USA), Bambolina, Film Short
Kimber Leigh (USA), Imoceanation, Women Filmmakers
Kimberly Smith (Canada), Severe Brain Injury Recovery; Shooting For The Stars, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest, Editing
Kyle Kogan, Neal Cornell, Sergio Abuja Rodriguez and Dan Bruhl (USA), True Reviews, Web Series, Actress: Leading (Grace Dambier as Beatrice, Irisa J, Mystical Marishka, Christina D)
Leanora Romensky and Vanessa Makridis (Australia), Style Centeral, Web Tube Length Video
Liam Lui Martin (USA), Once Upon a Time by the Sea, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Mary Flanagan (USA), Metaphysical Reclamations, Experimental
Mason Barrett (USA), Heart, Mobile / Cell Phone Media (Student)
Montse Bertran Arqué (Spain), I AM, I STAY, I SMILE, Disability Issues
Nathan Jacques (USA), Live Out West, Documentary Short
Nizar Saleh Mohamed (Democratic Republic of the Congo), I Heard They Change Color, Film Short, Script / Writer (Kevin Dwyer and Hamed Mobasser)
Pepe Jiménez Espejo (Spain), The Taxidermist in the Museum, Experimental
Peter Xifaras (USA), Children Of Conflict-Father’s Lament, Music Video
Peter Xifaras (USA), Children Of Conflict-Mother’s Lament, Music Video
Peter Xifaras (USA), Children Of Conflict-Lost Innocence, Music Video
Peter Xifaras (USA), Children Of Conflict-Prologue, Music Video
Rachel Janzen (USA), You Never Do, Film Short (Student), Women Filmmakers (Student)
Ramon Castillanes Tenoso and Peter D Deocos (United Kingdom), KATAGMAN, Documentary Short
Ramona L. Taylor (USA), Compassionate Release, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest
Ramona Leigh Taylor (USA), Sacred Vow, African American
Richard R. Nielsen (USA), Then and Now, Documentary Short
Robert T. (Tom) Reed (USA), Chasing Times, Direction, Film Short
Robert Xavier Clark (USA), Black People Don’t Tango, Film Short
Ronald Keith Salmon (Canada), Something about Sea Lions, Nature / Environment / Wildlife
Rudy S. Salo and Abraham Lee (USA), Fortune Cookie, Experimental
Sabrina Dubner (USA), The Interns, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Sheridan Philipp (USA), De Nada, Film Short, Viewer Impact: Content / Message Delivery
Shihyun Wang (Taiwan), Remote Energy in Action, Asian
Shihyun Wang (USA), No money, no credit, no problem, Web / Internet Programming
Shihyun Wang (USA), Nostradamus on drought – “Drought” warnings, Editing
Sophia Louisa Lee (USA), Olivia’s Journey: Believing to Dream, Documentary Short
Sophia Winters (USA), Game Plan, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Stella Sophia Ruud Zwart (USA), Traces of You, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Stephen M. Pepper (USA), Get Out of My Head, Film Short (Student)
Tane Uribarren, Martin Nava and Serhat Dogantekin, Wolf & Fox Films (Canada), Snowbird, Film Short
Vayav Sharma Gidwaney (USA), Loop of My Mind, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Wren Ruel Martin (USA), The Shape of Heaven, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
XuanFei Li (China), My Sweet Home, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Yevgeniya Regent (Ukraine), Meatballs, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger, Women Filmmakers (Student)