Prize

Kyle Hausmann-Stokes’ ‘My Dead Friend Zoe’ Clinches Grand Jury Prize at the 25th Woodstock Film Festival

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Woodstock, NY — At the 25th iteration of the Woodstock Film Festival, a cinematic event celebrated for spotlighting indie films and visionary artists, Kyle Hausmann-Stokes’ “My Dead Friend Zoe” garnered the top prize for Best Feature Narrative. His film, which stars notable actors such as Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ed Harris, and Morgan Freeman, tells the poignant story of an Afghanistan war vet who confronts her own wartime scars and her Vietnam vet grandfather, at their family’s ancestral lake house. The movie, which evolved from a short film by Hausmann-Stokes, himself a U.S. Army veteran … Read more

Bangladeshi Silent Film ‘Nirvana’ Continues Its Award-Winning Streak with Jury Prize in Paris

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Paris, France – The Bangladeshi cinema scene received another boost on the international stage as the film “Nirvana” clinched the Jury Award at the prestigious Gange Sur Seine International Film Festival in France. This marks the second major accolade for the silent film, following a Special Jury Award at the Moscow International Film Festival. Asif Islam, the film’s director, shared his enthusiasm about the international recognition, which he sees as a significant milestone not only for his team but for Bangladeshi cinema as a whole. “It is thrilling to see ‘Nirvana’ resonate so strongly with … Read more

Spanish Cinema Shines at MajorDocs: ‘Objeto de estudio’ Claims Jury’s Top Prize, ‘The Undergrowth’ Earns Special Nod

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Mallorca, Spain — Amid the scenic allure of Mallorca, the sixth MajorDocs – Mallorca Documentary Film Festival concluded with Raúl Alaejos nabbing the prestigious Jury Award for his thought-provoking film “Objeto de estudio.” The festival, which ran from October 1-5, highlighted innovative cinematic narratives that explore delicate interactions between filmmakers and their subjects. “Objeto de estudio” emerges as a standout, not only clinching a €1,500 prize but also earning accolades for its unique approach to storytelling. The jury, comprising artist Marta Azparren, filmmaker Macià Florit, and Christine Camdessus, the artistic director of FIPADOC, praised the … Read more

Gia Coppola’s ‘The Last Showgirl’ Captivates at San Sebastián, Secures Special Jury Prize Amid Star-Studded Acclaim

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San Sebastián, Spain – Gia Coppola’s film “The Last Showgirl” garnered significant recognition at the 2024 San Sebastián Film Festival, claiming the Special Jury Prize. The event, a fixture in Spain’s Basque Country, showcased an array of global cinema from Sept. 20-28. The film, lauded for its profound character portrayals and a sensitive narrative, delves into the life of a seasoned Las Vegas showgirl facing the abrupt end of her long-standing stage career. The festival’s jury highlighted the movie’s ability to capture the essence of impending obsolescence in a profession, noting its evocative and nuanced … Read more