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 ~
Douglas Petrie – PaPa
Douglas Petrie (USA), PaPa, Film Short – A lonely mechanic builds a mechanical boy – and becomes an unlikely Father to his own creation, brilliantly telling a story about love, loss, and family connection – all without dialogue. From the opening rainy-day scene, the audience is drawn into the pain and loneliness of the man…sadness splashed across his face and body language in what is just the beginning of an exceptional and nuanced performance by Clancy Brown (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, The Shawshank Redemption). Written and directed by acclaimed Writer / Director Emmy-Nominee Douglas Petrie (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Daredevil) he takes the audience on an emotional ride with laughter and tears, the affection, joy and emotional depths are palpable without a word being spoken. The charmingly engaging robot flawlessly comes to life by celebrated puppeteer Frank Langeley IV (TRON: Legacy, Spider-Man 2). Beautiful lighting and cinematography by American Society of Cinematographers winner Logan Schneider (Gentefied, Drunk History) accompanied by a touching soundtrack from Zev Burrows (Fox Tale, Absent) and tight editing by Monty Degraff (Daredevil, The Man in the High Castle). Exceptional filmmaking in every aspect from a team of superbly talented pros. Produced by Janina Gavankar (The L Word, True Blood).
~ Outstanding Achievement ~
Anna Ludwig – Ole, Benni and the Rest of the Universe
Anna Ludwig (Germany), Ole, Benni and the Rest of the Universe, (Ole, Benni und der Rest des Universums), Children Programming – The story of a friendship between young boys Ole and Benni. Benni has Down syndrome. When he is marginalized by other children, Ole has to choose a side. The fact that Ole is in love for the first time complicates things. It is a story of exclusion and bullying on the one hand and a wonderful, strong friendship on the other. Ludwig tells the story in a way that is poignant and charming, painful and hopeful. The children deliver convincing performances. Leopold Schill, Frederik Dahnk, Helena Prison. The film was funded by the FFF Bayern, BKM, FFA and the Kuratorium Junge deutscher Film.
~ Outstanding Achievement ~
Eric M. Klein and Dax Phelan – Final Moments
Eric M. Klein and Dax Phelan (USA), Final Moments, PSA – A potent 30-second Public Service Announcement about the end of life due to COVID-19 and the pain for all involved. A short but deeply raw and poignant message for our times, encouraging the use of masks to save lives. It connects the viewer to the emotional reality of the pandemic, the suffering of those whose lives are lost and the devastation of their families. Eye-opening, tender and heart-breaking. From award-winning filmmakers Klein (Chimera Strain) and Phelan (Accolade Best of Show, Jasmine) who experienced this tragedy in his own family. Stars: Greg Lucey (Last Dance, Sleepwalk), Maranda Mobley (First Kiss) and Jessica Sherman (Ultimate, Ultimate).
~ Award of Excellence Special Mention ~
Ram Kamal Mukherjee (India), Seasons Greetings, Film Short – A stirring tribute to National Award winner Rituparno Ghosh. It explores Mother-Daughter relationships, unconditional love and acceptance through a creative and well delivered story. Outstanding performances by Lillette Dubey (Best Exotic Marigold Hotel), Celina Jaitly Haag, (Will You Marry Me?) Azhar Khan and Shree Ghatak. With UN Free and Equal Campaign.
PCI Media (USA), Breaking up with Plastics: Caribbean, Video for Social Change – Through a very creative and colorful use of a music video spoof – Natural Girl realizes she has been in a toxic relationship for too long and decides it’s time for a long overdue break-up. Imaginatively using a lighter look at the issue of marine litter and the devastation of plastic pollution. Unique, playful and poignant.
Brian Thomas (USA), Dark Matter, Film Short – Emmy-nominee Thomas tells a story, through the use of dance, portraying a soul going through the pathways of darkness in order to attain a higher plane of existence. Beautiful cinematography and stunning lighting highlight the dancers poetic movements. Stars: Tony-nominee Desmond Richardson, Brit Hay, Moses Alcid.
Marc Bennett (USA), The Tattooed Torah, Jewish – Powerfully narrated by Emmy-winner Ed Asner – this animated film makes teaching children about the holocaust emotionally accessible. Based on the renowned children’s book it recounts a true story of a boy’s rescued Torah. Both sobering and heartful. By The Goldrich Family Foundation and USC Shoah Foundation founded by Oscar-winning legend Steven Spielberg.
Benjamin O’Donnell (Australia), Pentimento, Film Short – Noah is broken. His creative drive, his muse and the woman he loved are gone. Suffering from painting creative block with a gallery breathing down his neck he must find a way to begin again. Creative cinematography and metaphors and achingly authentic performances. Stars Toby Truslove (Bad Mothers), Zoe Trilsbach (Janet King). Producer Paul Sullivan (Danger Close).
Carol Freeman (Ireland), The Bird & the Whale, Animation – A young whale struggling to find his voice. After straying too far from his family to explore a shipwreck, he discovers it’s sole survivor, a caged songbird. Together they struggle to survive lost at sea. Created using charming paint-on-glass technique and carried by a beautiful musical score it is both a lyrical poem and a beautiful fable.
Braden Summers (USA), Frame of Mind, LGBT – Brilliantly crafted single-frame film, features a trans heroine on her four-minute elevator ride in a busy New York apartment building. Skillfully explores both the spectrum of human behavior that trans people experience and the viewer’s own reflection in them. All without words. Vibrant colors, visually stimulating and insightful. Stars Aus Wang.
Scott D. Rosenbaum (USA), Life & Larry Brown, Doc Short – Chronicles the tragic story of Larry Brown from his torturous upbringing in Georgia, through 34 years in prison and his salvation in a guitar. A powerful and close-up meditation peels back the layers on race in America through the eyes of 65-year-old Larry Brown as he reflects on love, loss, regret and hope. Deftly directed, poignant and deeply impactful.
Jake Robb (Australia), Safe Space, Film Short – It’s 1979 rife with Police corruption. Witness 451 has some damaging information. In the interrogation room the detectives unleash a finely engineered routine to ensure that doesn’t happen. Well-paced, creative, with convincing performances and twist ending. Erick Mitsak, Gregory Caine, Mark Simmonds. Moody shots by DOP ACS Gold Award winner Matt Wood.
Adam Orton (USA), The Aspirant, Film Short – In a futuristic society, a brilliant young girl falls in love with a wise Elder – but he rejects her because of her age and it is forbidden. As society changes and she ages, he is forced to face his feelings for her. Thought provoking and imaginative. Stars Michael Cortez (H O P E), Talia Goodman (After the Last Hour). Produced by renowned composer / writer ASCAP winner Michael A Levine.
Thad Lee (USA), All That You Love Will Be Carried Away, Film Short – A Salesman’s love of bathroom graffiti may save his life on a cold, dark Nebraska night. Based on a short story by Stephen King. Multidimensional characters are inherently flawed but relatably human and vividly depicted with sound direction and outstanding performances. Johnny McPhail (True Detective), Rhes Low (NCIS: New Orleans).
Caris Vujcec (USA), Pepper: Ricochet, Webisode – Ex-CIA super spy Pepper and her team face Russian mobsters and find themselves running for their lives. Dramatic story of personal challenge with unique, intriguing and strong vulnerable characters with a bad-ass female lead. Stars Caris Vujcec (Law & Order SVU), Michael Pemberton (Bridge of Spies), Scott Janes, Sidney Williams.
~ Award of Excellence ~
Adam Weber (Australia), The Body, Film Short, Script / Writer
Alison Taupier (USA), Bobcats On Three, Documentary Short
Arestia Rosenberg (USA), Name Crew: Tiny Toones, Documentary Short, Asian
Ariel Song (USA), The Very Hungry Ducky, Animation (Student), Nature / Environment / Wildlife (Student)
Artie Romero (USA), Monkey & Cat, Children / Family Programming, Comedy Program / Series
Ben Holmes and Jacob Patrick (USA), Aires, Documentary Short, Nature / Environment / Wildlife
Benjamin O’Donnell (Australia), Pentimento, Original Score (Pentimento composed by Andy Scott)
Berin Tuzlic (Bosnia and Herzegovina), WAR HERO, Animation
Braden Summers (USA), FRAME OF MIND, LGBT
Brandon Lopez (USA), Long Way Down, Animation (Student)
C.G. Ryche (USA), The Color of Red, Original Score (The Color of Life / The Color Red composed by C.G. Ryche)
Caris Vujcec (USA), Pepper: Ricochet, Actress: Leading (Caris Vujcec as Pepper), Actor: Leading (Michael Pemberton as Bald Sam), Women Filmmakers, Direction (Caris Vujcec)
Christian Antonini and Tanice Arnold (USA), Stick To Manual, Animation, Film Short
David Spring (United Kingdom), HotHed, Film Short
Elisabeth Seth Rippe (Sweden), Greta’s Bed and Breakfast, Women Filmmakers
Eric M. Klein and Dax Phelan (USA), FINAL MOMENTS, Direction (Dax Phelan)
Fadi Awad (Canada), Fadi Awad – We Are Here, Original Score
James Brammer, Ballard High School Digital Filmmaking Program (USA), One Minute to Midnight, Film Short
Jason Chao (USA), The Day of Atonement, Actor: Leading (Leon M. Brown as Orion Beaumont), Film Short
Jehnovah Carisle (USA), Junior, Actress: Leading (Sharon Mahari as Nikole), Film Short, African American
Josh Cummins (Australia), Cherry Swamp Road, Film Short (Student)
Juan Pablo Montalva (Chile), The Squat ( La Toma ), Documentary Short
Kaifu Liu (USA), The Metamorphosis, Animation (Student)
Lance Kawas (USA), Rise of Odin’s 9, Film Short
Liu Kai QI (China), bathhouse drummer, Film Short (Student)
Matthew Michael Ross (USA), MOTHER’S DAY MEMORIES, Disability Issues, Film Short
Maxwell Hamilton (USA), UNBOUND, Music Video, Experimental
Mehmet Tığlı (Turkey), Sycamore, Disability Issues, Actor: Leading (Mahmut Gökgöz as Old Man)
Michael Everett (USA), Love & Rock N’ Roll, Music Video
Mikhail Somov (Russia), Girl with the Key, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Natalija Gormalova (Ghana), Spirits We Dance, Women Filmmakers, Cinematography
Nikki Chapman (USA), Melted, Animation (Student)
Olivia Perkins (USA), Chums, Animation (Student), Women Filmmakers (Student)
PCI Media (USA), Breaking Up With Plastics: Caribbean, Nature / Environment / Wildlife
PCI Media (USA), Let’s Talk with Sheila Khama, Documentary Short, Contemporary Issues / Awareness Raising
Roderick Fenske (USA), What do we do?, Film Short
Rodrigo Tavares (Portugal), the Edge, Actress: Leading (Luisa Ortigoso as Maria), Direction
Sonia Bajaj (USA), The Perfect Date, Web Tube Length Video
Tom Weston (USA), Daisy, Animation, Children / Family Programming, Narration / Voice-Over Talent (Tony Impieri)
Tommy Snider (USA), Be Still, Actor: Leading (Tommy Snider as Adam), Film Short
William De Vital (USA), The War, Music Video
Xin Li (Australia), The Winter, Animation (Student)
You Peng (USA), The Friend, Asian (Student)
Yuval David (USA), One Actor Short, Film Short, Direction
~ Award of Merit Special Mention ~
Aaron Pendergast (USA), Red City Radio, Documentary Short, Editing
Abbey Spacil (USA), Sonya Slidez, Documentary Short, Women Filmmakers
Adam Orton (USA), The Aspirant, Actress: Leading (Talia Goodman as Mathilda), Actor: Leading (Michael Cortez as Jerome)
Alan Mascareno (USA), Safe and Warm (Lullaby for Jesus), Music Video, Christian
Andrew Crocker (USA), The Woman I Fell in Love With, Film Short
Anika Benkov (USA), The Binding of Itzik, Jewish (Student), Actor: Leading (Student) (Eli Rosen as Itzik), Film Short (Student)
Björn Granberg Ahlmark (Sweden), Art Is Angst, Animation
C.G. Ryche (USA), The Color of Red, Film Short, Direction
Caroline de Otero (France), A Sob in the Throat – Stories from Gurs’ camp 1939-1945, Documentary Short
Damian Overton and Ed Cali (Australia), LUCA AND ISO, Actor: Leading (Ed Cali as Luca)
Dan Ramm, imaginnova / Otraway (USA), Alabaster, Viewer Impact: Motivational / Inspirational, Animation, Use of Film / Video for Social Change
Dane Elcar (USA), Oak, Original Score (Composed by Coarses)
Fella Cederbaum (USA), The Door, Script / Writer
Flicker Filmworks (USA), Holistic Health Community: An Emerging Healthcare Model based on the Economics of Generosity, Documentary Short
Glenn McAllen-Finney (United Kingdom), Project 444, Post-Production Overall
Holger Klussmann (Germany), The Love of Jesus, Christian, Religion / Ethics
Jack Gorman (USA), Celtic Cross, Film Short, Ensemble Cast
Joe Laporte, David Liehn, Jacob Zetino, and Matthew Dennis Lewis, Dapper Penguin Entertainment (USA), Sins Unveiled, LGBT
Kat Conway (USA), Don’t Be Dumb Use Your Thumb, Public Service Programming / PSA, Women Filmmakers
Mario Abbade (Brazil), Love is Now the Stardust of Yesterday…, LGBT
Maya Witters (United Kingdom), The Turtles, LGBT, Women Filmmakers
Mohamed Haridy (United Kingdom), HALAL MEAT, Film Short,
Randy Schmidt (Japan), Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Animation
Rodrigo Tavares (Portugal), The Edge, Actor: Supporting (Beto Coville as João)
Sara Caldwell and Nancy Hendrickson (USA), Boomers Season 2, Web Series, Ensemble Cast, Women Filmmakers, Comedy Program / Series
Sonia Bajaj (USA), A Ride To Heaven, Film Short, Women Filmmakers
Sonia Bajaj (USA), Alone, Web Tube Length Video
Tiffany Rhodes (USA), Harbor Island, Actor: Leading (Pat Dortch as Sheriff Ben)
~ Award of Merit ~
Aidan Letendre (USA), INERTIA, Film Short (Student)
Anika Benkov (USA), The Binding of Itzik, Actress: Leading (Student) (Malky Goldman as Ruchel), LGBT (Student), Women Filmmakers (Student)
Anna Nikolaidis, Theodora Madarou, Michail Mavromoustakos (Greece), TREATMENT VALUE, Film Short, Viewer Impact: Content / Message Delivery
Anthony Caldarella (USA), Olly, Film Short
Antoine McKnight (USA), World Peace, Film Short
Ashante P.T. Stokes (USA), Praise the Maker, Animation
Ashley Chugg (Canada), Key of T, Documentary Short, LGBT
Ben Fee (USA), Exquisite Shorts, Volume 1, Experimental, Concept
Bo Lin (China), <<danyang>>, Documentary Short, Arts / Cultural / Performance / Plays
Brennan Thomas McGee (USA), Apartment 28, Film Short (Student), Actor: Leading (Joel Sauter as Robbie) (Student)
Calvin Kai Ku and Ken Newman (USA), What Am I Afraid Of, Music Video
Caris Vujcec (USA), Pepper: Ricochet, Actor: Supporting (Scott Janes as Bobby), Actor: Supporting (Sidney Williams as Archie)
Chapman Hyatt (USA), Beyond the Light, Script / Writer
Charles and Mary Love (USA), Oman, Documentary Short
Charlotte Quintanar (USA), The Quarantine Rag, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Chia Chen and Jack Gastelbondo (USA), 5, Actress: Leading (Chia Chen as Lena), Actor: Leading (Daniel Olson as Nick)
Conny Conrad (Germany), Live Your Life Today, Music Video, Original Song (Live Your Life Today composed by Conny Conrad)
Coreetta Buchan (United Kingdom), TRIALS OF VOLKORE (Part 4), Film Short
Craig Hutchison (USA), Donna On The Go: JUDGE, Disability Issues
Damian Overton and Ed Cali (Australia), LUCA AND ISO, Film Short
Dane Elcar (USA), Oak, Experimental
David Har’el (USA), Inertia, Latin / Hispanic
David Safin (USA), Backwards Sometimes, Web Tube Length Video
David Spring (United Kingdom), HotHed, Actress: Leading (Nimisha Odedra as Rhea)
Dennis Trombly (USA), Sacred Belonging, Film Short
Douglas Alves Ferreira (Brazil), Dreams, Experimental
Elizabeth Usher (Australia), There’s No Place for a Uke on Halloween, Music Video
Elizabeth Usher (Australia), A Kinder Shade of Green, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest, Music Video, Special Purpose Productions
Emily Skye (USA), River, Film Short, Direction, Cinematography, Actress: Leading (Mary Cameron Rogers as River), Actress: Supporting (Alexandra Rose as Amanda)
Fadi Awad (Canada), Fadi Awad – We Are Here, Web Tube Length Video
Fella Cederbaum (USA), A Tear, Original Score
Ford R. Corl (USA), Make Me, Music Video, Creativity / Originality
Freddie Jarrett (USA), Woke, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest
Gautam Chaturvedi (India), Work From Home, Film Short
George Wingard (USA), We Came A Long Way By Faith: Catholic Hill and St. James the Greater Catholic Church, Documentary Short, Christian
Georgia Fort and Krysta Rayford, iPondr.com (USA), May Day: COVID Across America, African American, Documentary Short, Women Filmmakers
Giovannie Espiritu (USA), ALLY 3000, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest, Women Filmmakers, Script / Writer
Glenn McAllen-Finney (United Kingdom), Project 444, Film Short
Ivo Nagel (USA), FAR-FLUNG, Experimental
Jason Silverstein (USA), The Vanishing Twin, Experimental
Jaswant Dev Shrestha and Rashmi Rustagi (USA), UNBORN, Direction (Jaswant Dev Shrestha), Film Short
Jean Paul San Pedro (USA), It’s that Guy! by Inspector Bros, Film Short
Jeff Willy (USA), Socially Distanced, Web Series, Actor: Leading (Jeff Willy as Adam)
Jerry Sun (USA), One Day, Asian (Student)
Jill Tenney (USA), Mercredi’s Monde, Web Series, Women Filmmakers
Job Michiel van Zuijlen (USA), A Glint of Hope, Animation, Web Tube Length Video
Joe Laporte, David Liehn, Jacob Zetino, and Matthew Dennis Lewis, Dapper Penguin Entertainment (USA), Sins Unveiled, Actor: Leading (Matthew Dennis Lewis as Henry)
Jonah Koslofsky (USA), Cut Your Teeth, Film Short (Student)
Jonas Solberg Rydningen (Norway), Let Me In, Actor: Leading (Anders Lidin Hansen as son)
Julia Griffey (USA), The Modern Makers, Educational / Instructional / Training
Justice Gamble and Alex Benjamin (USA), wow, Film Short
Kamala Varma (USA), The Mediocre Shapeshifter, Web Tube Length Video (Student)
Kassia Binkowski, AJ Oscarson (USA), Human Desire, Women Filmmakers
Kaufmann Productions Pty Ltd (Australia), Visible Farmer, Web Series, Women Filmmakers
Laura Kay (USA), PETUNIA’S PLAYHOUSE Episode 4, Children / Family Programming
Mark Pappas (USA), The Ruins, Documentary Short
Martín D. Guevara (Spain), The Last Stand, Documentary Short
Matthew Maio Mackay (Australia), Tooth 4 Tooth, LGBT (Student), Direction (Student)
Maya Adam (USA), COVID-19 Together we are Stronger, Public Service Programming / PSA
Mayk Azzato (Germany), MY FOLLOWERS, Film Short
Melinda Boyer (USA), Beyond The Secret – The Awakening, Documentary Short, Women Filmmakers
Milad Davari Dolat Abadi (Iran), The Last Survivor, Film Short
Morgan Paar and Vân Nguyen, Nomadic Frames (USA), Growing for Good, Documentary Short, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest, Women Filmmakers (Vân Nguyen)
Nathan Rodriguez (USA), Al Dente, Film Short (Student)
Pablo G Velez (USA), I Wanna Quarantine With You, Music Video
Panos Anestis (Greece), My Dear Anna, Experimental, Original Score (Composed by Dimos Stathoulis)
Pany Konstantinidou (United Kingdom), Anima, Women Filmmakers (Student)
Pete Vanlaw, TOJ Productions (USA), For the Life of Me, Social Change, Jewish
R.J. Hall (USA), GODSPEED MC | For God and Country, Documentary Short, Christian
Renja Schmakeit (Germany), Incurable, Film Short (Student), Contemporary Issues / Awareness Raising
Richeler Aladin (USA), Ms. Anita, Original Score (Composed by Andrew Asemokai)
Roshni Datta, Rajiv Nema, Deepak Sharma and Ritendra Datta (USA), Corona ki Jung, Music Video
Ryan Krall (USA), Huck’s Game, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Sara Cornelissen and Steff Donkers (Netherlands), Diving for Balance, Nature / Environment / Wildlife (Student)
Sara Jacques (USA), WHITENESS., Liberation / Social Justice / Protest (Student)
Sarah Sabatke (USA), Thoughts and Prayers, Documentary Short (Student), Women Filmmakers (Student)
Scott Alin (USA), The Quarantine: Chapter 1-Namaste, Film Short
Shelley White (United Kingdom), 2Colours, Women Filmmakers
Sheran Goodspeed Keyton (USA), Empty Nest, Original Score
Sina Sultani (Canada), Refuge, Islamic, Creativity / Originality
Sonia Bajaj (USA), Remember This, Women Filmmakers, Public Service Programming / PSA
Thomas Phillips (USA), UNCLAIMED REMAINS “Forgotten”, Television – Pilot Program, Cinematography
Tiffany Rhodes (USA), Harbor Island, Television – Pilot Program, Actress: Leading (Lacey Caroline as Jamie)
Timothy Blackton (USA), TECHS, Film Short, Direction
Tommy Graef (USA), Segments of Jonah – episodes 1 & 2, Experimental, Creativity / Originality
Tommy Snider (USA), Be Still, Christian
Tyson Hunsaker (USA), The Watch, Film Short
Vergi Rodriguez (USA), Dreamer, Film Short, Latin / Hispanic, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest, Women Filmmakers, Direction
Wisher Zhu (Germany), TOMORROW, Asian, Film Short
Yana Ivantcheva, Tommaso Aglietti, Derek Sigurdsson, Josh Bird (United Kingdom), Under the Skin, Women Filmmakers, Viewer Impact: Content / Message Delivery
~ Award of Recognition ~
Abraham Chen (USA), Newborn, Film Short (Student)
Adam Gilmore (USA), Lament for a Wednesday, Film Short, Cinematography
Aishwarya Sonar and Shira Alon (USA), Shift, Film Short
Alessandro Gordillo (USA), Boy Wonder, Christian (Student), Film Short (Student)
Alex Armando Torres (USA), THE NOTHING, Film Short
Alfonssette Medina (Dominican Republic), “Wanna Get Away” Southwest Airlines Mock Commercial, Commercial / Infomercial (Student)
Amr El-Bayoumi (USA), Hot Towels, Film Short
Anlan Tao (China), Kite, Asian
Arthur Joseph (USA), Seen Already, Actor: Leading (Reggie Gaskins as Clay), Actor: Supporting (Derek OCampo as Ron), Film Short
Ash Yaghoubi (USA), Dirty Gamble, Film Short
Ashante P.T. Stokes (USA), Praise the Maker, Viewer Impact: Motivational / Inspirational
Cali Gilbert (USA), INVISIBLE, Use of Film / Video for Social Change
Charles and Mary Love (USA), Dream Traveler, Experimental
Charles and Mary Love (USA), The Dream Revisited, Civil Rights in Perspective, African American
Charles and Mary Love (USA), Iran, A Cultural Treasure, Documentary Short
Cliff Skelton (Canada), Not Your Average Bear, Actor: Leading (Simon Longmore as John Sullivan/ Mike Callahan)
Coreetta Buchan (United Kingdom), TRIALS OF VOLKORE (Part 4), Experimental
Coreetta Buchan (United Kingdom), JOURNEY OF THREE WORLDS (The Retake ), Experimental
Craig Hutchison (USA), Donna On The Go: JUDGE, Webisode
Cydney Cochrane (Canada), Short Stay, Ensemble Cast
Daniel Rios (USA), Monster, Animation (Student), Web Tube Length Video (Student)
Daniel Schwachter (USA), Mantis, Experimental, Nature / Environment / Wildlife
David Har’el (USA), Inertia, Creativity / Originality
Debi Yazbeck (USA), Out of the Walls, Women Filmmakers, Actress: Leading (Tomorrow Shea as Lori Hawes)
Elizabeth Usher (Australia), There’s No Place for a Uke on Halloween, Animation
Emma Scharf (USA), Released, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Emma Scharf (USA), A Book, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Emma Scharf (USA), Quiet, Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger
Emre Orun (USA), Battle, Actor: Leading (Emre Orun as Horseman / Emre)
Fella Cederbaum (USA), When Thoughts Stick To Your Mind, Film Short, Movie Trailer
Fella Cederbaum (USA), A Tear, Film Short
Fella Cederbaum (USA), The Door, Film Short
Forget Patrice (France), Gaza, One Football, One Leg, Documentary Short, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest
Freddie Jarrett (USA), Woke, African American
Geezy Hamilton (USA), SHUGA, African American, Film Short
Gideon Khachadourian (USA), The Measure of Forgiveness, Christian (Student)
Grace Norman, Miclngrace Studios (South Africa), DARK MOON, Actor: Leading (Michael ‘Micl Snr’ Norman as Rogue Taze), Experimental, Women Filmmakers
Greg L. Hines (USA), Girl In The Mirror, Music Video, African American
Harrell D. Williams, Sr. (USA), A Natural Choice, Film Short
Hugo Teugels (Belgium), AnoMiC, Music Video, Movie Trailer
Isaac Ruth and Christine Renaud (USA), Safer at Home, Film Short, Actress: Leading (Christine Renaud as her), Direction
James E. Carter / Victor Arnez (USA), I GOT THE LAST LAUGH!, Film Short
Jared Hines (USA), Lo Scamp (The Scamp), Mobile / Cell Phone Media
Jason Silverstein (USA), The Vanishing Twin, Film Short
Jenness Rouse (USA), The Shannon O’Brian Chronicles, Ep. 19 Beers ‘N Masks, Actress: Leading (Jenness Rouse as Shannon O’Brian), Webisode
Jenness Rouse (USA), The Shannon O’Brian Chronicles, Ep. 19.5, TIKTok-IN’! Sink da Mayo, Web Tube Length Video
Jennifer DiMarco (USA), Trade, Disability Issues
Jennifer DiMarco (USA), My Wyvern Heart, Actress: Leading (Faith Aoibhinn DiMarco as Julia), Original Score (Flight of the Wyvern composed by Brianne DiMarco)
Johnny Ray Campbell (USA), The Traffic Stop, Film Short
Jonathan Croft (Canada), Herman Faustus Chatman Pt. 2 – The Music Team, Music Video
Jon-Mark Hurley (USA), The Germaphobe’s Guide, Humor/Humorist, Actor Leading (Jon-Mark Hurley as Jon-Mark, The Germaphobe)
Joseph Lawson (USA), In Place of My Thumb., Actor: Leading (Joseph Lawson as Joe/Various)
Josh Karan (USA), Birth Of A Union, Liberation / Social Justice / Protest
Julia Levanne and Myhraliza Aala (USA), Brightside, Asian
Julian Green (USA), Elsagate, Children / Family Programming (Student), Documentary Short (Student), Young Filmmaker – 17 and younger, On-Camera Talent (Student) (Julian Green as self)
Justin Jay Jones (USA), History, Web Tube Length Video, Documentary Short
Ken Holmes and Audrey Seybold (USA), Chatter, Experimental, Mobile / Cell Phone Media
Kevin Veatch (USA), Gargantua vs. the Robot, Experimental, Web Tube Length Video, Script / Writer
Lea Welles (USA), Travel Today with Lea, Television – Pilot Program
Liam McIntyre (USA), The King of Quarantine, Actor: Leading (Student) (Liam McIntyre as Liam MacBain), Humor / Humorist
Luis Lazo- Martinez (USA), La calle del Rio, Film Short
Matthew Cassani (USA), F.T.P., Liberation / Social Justice / Protest
Michael Kuciak (USA), Stairs, Experimental, Editing
Michael Mayers (USA), Bottled Up, Actress: Leading (Ginger Britt Daniels as Martha)
Min-gyeong Jo (Korea), ARROWHEAD HILL, THE 66 YEARS FROZEN IN TIME, Women Filmmakers
Mokhtar Namdar (Iran), A Little Death is Needed for Life, Documentary Short
Olivia Sokol (USA), The Pilgrims, Documentary Short (Student)
Parin Intarasorn (Thailand), Bedsore, Asian
Philip Welch (USA), American Zen, Documentary Short
Richeler Aladin (USA), The Masked 4, Film Short, Direction
Richeler Aladin (USA), Ms. Anita, Film Short
Ritendra Datta (USA), Dark Circle, Asian, Film Short
Ron Clemons (USA), MAN, African American
Ryan D. Coulton (USA), The Rats in the Walls, Film Short
Ryan Krall (USA), Huck’s Game, Animation (Student)
Sheran Goodspeed Keyton (USA), Empty Nest, Film Short, Direction
Shubham Shourya (India), Kaarigar (Artisan), Experimental
Skyy Cannon and Sierra Williams (USA), Zenobia’s Lost Ones, Film Short
Sophia Costanzo, Loyola Marymount University (USA), Father Daughter, Latin / Hispanic (Student), Film Short (Student)
Victor C. Dean (USA), AT ANY MOMENT, Documentary Short, Direction
Whitney Powell (USA), Undressed, Film Short, Woman Filmmaker
Yue Yuan (China), The Silent Ride, Documentary Short (Student), Disability Issues (Student)
Zachary Viola (Canada), Parallel, Film Short (Student)
Bruno Chatelin 
