Month: June 2024
REVIEW Sun Dance in Paris Film Awards 2024
WINNERS Sun Dance in Paris Film Awards 2024
Omnipotent Resolution – Uniqueness Heiress and Azia
BEST INTERNATIONAL SONG, BEST ARTHOUSE MUSIC VIDEO, BEST POETRY PROJECT & BEST DANCE PROJECT
Cats and Husbands – by Barry Samson
BEST INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST INDIE DIRECTOR & BEST CAST
Grinders – by Andrew Heller
BEST FIRST TIME DIRECTOR
Hitched – by Gary St. Martin
BEST PILOT TV/TELEVISION SCRIPT
Artists and Aliens – by Jaymz Bee
BEST SOUNTRACK, BEST ORIGINAL DIRECTOR, BEST INDIE NARRATIVE SHORT & BEST CASTING DIRECTOR
Monument to Love – by Jacob Comforty
BEST INTRENATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FEATURE & BEST HUMAN RIGHTS FILM
Daddy Blueberry – just like a movie – by Jonas Myrstrand
BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE
Emergency Musical Response: Part 1 – Journey to Netherworld – by Alexander Senicki
BEST INDIE NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST SCREENPLAY SHORT, BEST ORIGINAL DIRECTOR & BEST ARTHOUSE PRODUCER
Virulence – by Christopher Pennington
BEST FEATURE SCRIPT & BEST INDIE WRITER
Prima del giorno dopo – by Eduardo Cocciardo
BEST INDIE FILM, BEST ORIGINAL FILMMAKER & BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Fade Out: The Beginning – by A. L. Jobrail
BEST BOOK/MANUSCRIPT
The Enforcers – by A. L. Jobrail
BEST INTERNATIONAL PILOT TV
An impossible secret – by Sofia Mavrou
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE & BEST INTERNATIONAL SCREENPLAY
Roses are Blind – by Wendy White
BEST INTERNATIONAL THRILLER
Tututango – by Michael Sheehan
BEST DIRECTOR, BEST CAST, BEST ARTHOUSE SHORT FILM & BEST PRODUCER
A Pilgrimage Into Tibet – by Mark Gould
BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT DOCUMENTARY & BEST HUMAN RIGHTS PROJECT
Appointment With The Plague Doctor, Lester Haywood – L. S. Strange
BEST HORROR & BEST ORIGINAL FILMMAKER
Willow’s Journey – by Donia Youssef
BEST ARTHOUSE WRITER & BEST FEATURE SCRIPT
What Kind of Day – by C. Arnold Curry
BEST DRAMA
The Forest Of The Honey Bees – by Erwan Le Gal
BEST ANIMATION & BEST POETRY SHORT FILM
Not Without Gloves – by Lena Mattsson
BEST ORIGINAL CINEMATOGRAPHY, BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT FILM & BEST ARTHOUSE FILMMAKER
AI vs Deep State – by Katalin Weith
BEST ORIGINAL NARRATIVE SHORT & BEST EDITING
Dojo – by Armin Alic, produced by Jon Paul
BEST NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST ACTION MOVIE, BEST ACTOR & BEST PRODUCTION COMPANY
L’Amour est temps de reflets – by Yann Richebourg
BEST INDIE DIRECTOR & BEST EUROPEAN SHORT FILM
Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys – by James Hogue
BEST ORIGINAL WRITER & BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE SCRIPT
Porfirio – by Luca Bottello
BEST EUROPEAN SHORT FILM, BEST ARTHOUSE CINEMATOGRAPHY & BEST ORIGINAL IDEA
Who Are These Bugs? a Song from the Children’s Musical, “Cate and the Garden Bandits” – by Linda Radke
BEST INTERNATIONAL SONG & BEST SINGER
Here To Stay – by Damiano Rossi
BEST LGBTQ+ FILM & BEST EUROPEAN INDIE FILMMAKER
The Taste Of Rain – by Larry Gene Fortin
BEST AMERICAN WRITER & BEST ORIGINAL FEATURE SCRIPT
Atlas Of Uncertainty – by Massimo Vito Avantaggiato
BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTIST & BEST SOUND DESIGN
The Girl Made of Earth and Water – by Pamela PerryGoulardt
BEST INTERNATIONAL SUPER SHORT FILM & BEST ORIGINAL TEASER/TRAILER
The Brawl – by Mireille Fiévet
BEST INTERNATIONAL DRAMA & BEST EUROPEAN DIRECTOR
E40S – by Chong Kim
BEST ARTHOUSE NARRATIVE SHORT
The Quisling – by Lynn Elliott
BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE SCRIPT
Ye Ole Glorya – by Jeffrey Kazanjian
BEST COMEDY & BEST CAST
Bagel Dog – by Tracy L Swanson
BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT SCRIPT & BEST ORIGINAL SCREENWRITER
The Devil Wind – by Jamie Sutliff
BEST PICTURE
Scrupus – by Timo Paris
BEST DANCE MOVIE & BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
Searching for Camelot – by Roger Paradiso
BEST INTERNATIONAL FILMMAKER
Brothers of Babylon – by Gabriel Womack
BEST FEATURE SCRIPT & BEST AMERICAN SCREENWRITER
Bat Sheva (The Daughter of 7even) – by Tomer George Cohen
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
Not For You – Cry For the Killed in the Russian-Ukrainian War – by Sasha Anufrieva
BEST MUSIC VIDEO & BEST SOCIAL PROJECT
Soul – by I-Jien Jane Kou
BEST INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR, BEST INDIE ANIMATED PROJECT, BEST FANTASY
Halloween (Rabbit Well Episode 6) – by I-Jien Jane Kou
BEST ANIMATED COMEDY, BEST FIRST TIME DIRECTOR & BEST ARTHOUSE PRODUCER
The Pathos of Hamlet – by Sean Gregory Tansey
BEST ORIGINAL SHORT FILM & BEST ARTHOUSE DIRECTOR
The Stones of Rome – by Sean Gregory Tansey
BEST ACTING & BEST INSPIRATIONAL SHORT FILM
The Adventures Of CJ – by Gaby Day
BEST INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION SCRIPT & BEST INDIE WRITER
4 Estações – by Carlos Costa
BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM & BEST ORIGINAL DIRECTOR
Risveglio Planetario (Planetary Rebellion) – by Fabrizio Fuochi
BEST ARTHOUSE SONG & BEST EUROPEAN PRODUCER
March 5 A Song For Carla – by Fabrizio Fuochi
BEST INTERNATIONAL SUPER SHORT FILM
REVIEWS Gabriel García Márquez Prize 2024 (EXCLUSIVE) WILD FILMMAKER
You’re Safe With Me – Song Written and Performed by Studeo (Jeremy & Christine Stork), Music Video Directed by Monique Grimme
The jury of the Gabriel García Márquez Prize was thrilled to discover the music video “You’re Safe With Me,” through which it is evident that director Monique Grimme has a great passion for science fiction, a genre that is always very challenging for an independent filmmaker. Unlike other genres like comedy or drama, science fiction always requires a very high budget, but in some cases, creativity and originality can bring any project to life. Monique Grimme succeeded in her endeavor! This achievement is also attributed to the beautiful song by Jeremy & Christine Stork, which could be a perfect soundtrack for dreamers. That is why, as the jury of an event dedicated to one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, we awarded “You’re Safe With Me” the highest marks.
No Porn Avocado by Gabriel Fornés
Spanish director Gabriel Fornés tackles the theme of sexuality in “No Porn Avocado,” using humor as his narrative solution—a challenge that is never easy to accept but, in this case, resulted in a very original short film. The minimalist approach is highly introspective. By closely observing Gabriel Fornés’ project, we noted his directorial choice that draws the viewer into the lives of the two characters. “We felt like we were inside that house!” After watching the short film, we decided to reward the project for the director’s bravery and his ability to combine a significant contemporary societal theme with the lightness of comedy. We at the Gabriel García Márquez Prize will recommend other festivals to view “No Porn Avocado,” and we thank Wild Filmmaker for introducing us to this ironic and original Spanish director.
L’Amour est temps de reflets – Yann Richebourg
“L’Amour est temps de reflets” is a poetic journey through feelings hidden deep within an artist’s soul, which can be translated into a work of art when a director finds a compelling narrative solution. French director Yann Richebourg deeply moved the Gabriel García Márquez Prize jury with his ability to tell an eternal theme with simplicity and effectiveness—one that has inspired the great poets upon whom our Western society is based, from Dante Alighieri to Marcel Proust. We greatly appreciated each poetic choice made by the director, who portrayed the difficulties often encountered in affectionate relationships through beautiful and original “visual metaphors.” Our jury awarded this project the highest marks, and we are grateful to Wild Filmmaker, who once again surprised us by selecting such a sensitive and creative author as Yann Richebourg. For us, he was a delightful revelation!
“Halloweens (Rabbit Well Episode 6) & “Soul” by I-Jien Kou
I-Jien Kou is a director of extraordinary talent, who managed to create two projects in different genres while consistently demonstrating her original creativity. In the 2024 edition of the Gabriel García Márquez Prize, we reviewed hundreds of projects and can affirm that few directors have shown the same ability as I-Jien Kou to interpret cinema in various forms. Directors like I-Jien Kou are very valuable to the entire independent film movement because they demonstrate that the most important aspect of creating a work of art through cinema is not the budget, but a good directorial idea and the originality to realize it, even with limited resources. The Wild Filmmaker team had informed us that I-Jien Kou is a talented director within the international community they founded, and we at the Gabriel García Márquez Prize can now confirm this with the highest evaluation.
My Father Moves Mountains by Andria Litto
Director Andria Litto, with the excellent documentary “My Father Moves Mountains,” demonstrates an extraordinary capacity in editing, confirming her full awareness that when a director decides to create a documentary, editing is the primary form of “writing the project.” Rarely have we seen independent documentaries of such high aesthetic quality. After watching “My Father Moves Mountains,” the jury of the Gabriel García Márquez Prize 2024 unanimously decided to award it the highest marks. We recognize that we are witnessing a documentary that deserves worldwide theatrical distribution, both for the quality of the project and for the universally relevant theme it addresses. As always, the WILD FILMMAKER platform proves to be a community composed of extraordinary talents, and we are grateful to them for selecting the documentary directed by Andria Litto and introducing us to this highly original, internationally trained director.
Monument to Love by Jacob Comforty
“Monument to Love” is a documentary that many people should see, especially in this historical moment where, unfortunately, violence and indifference prevail in the world. The project, directed by the excellent Jacob Comforty, teaches the value of generosity towards others and would be a good idea to propose in high schools as a study subject, both for the quality of the film and for the ethical values it contains. We at the Gabriel García Márquez Prize 2024 were deeply moved by “Monument to Love” because it tells a story that somehow belongs to every human being. The project deserves not only significant festival recognitions but also a special award for human rights. We will suggest to the WILD FILMMAKER platform to establish a category dedicated to this genre of cinema. Additionally, we want to thank the WILD FILMMAKER team for selecting “Monument to Love” by Jacob Comforty; it brought us great joy to discover this little masterpiece.
Piazzolla Con Brio by Rick Meghiddo
“Piazzolla Con Brio” is a documentary that should be seen by everyone who loves the music of the brilliant Argentine musician and composer, but also by those who want to discover who Astor Piazzolla was and what he represented for tango as one of the most original artists of the last century. Director Rick Meghiddo succeeds in capturing the essence of Astor Piazzolla in a documentary of just under 40 minutes. We were very pleased to see this project in the selection, given that Colombian writer and Nobel Prize laureate Gabriel García Márquez, to whom our event is dedicated, was a tango enthusiast. Once again, we want to emphasize that WILD FILMMAKER continues to amaze us, revealing talented directors like Rick Meghiddo. We will recommend to all the festivals we are in contact with to see “Piazzolla Con Brio” by Rick Meghiddo because understanding music truly requires knowing the historical context in which it was born.
The Girl Made of Earth and Water by Pamela PerryGoulardt
The teaser of “The Girl Made of Earth and Water” aroused deep curiosity in the jury of the Gabriel García Márquez Prize 2024. Director and screenwriter Pamela PerryGoulardt, by adopting a classic animation style, takes us into what seems to be a fairy tale. The world, at this historical moment, needs fairy tales, and we always appreciate authors who choose this archaic yet effective narrative style. Federico Fellini considered “Pinocchio” one of the greatest novels of all time, and we agree, because fairy tales always carry great wisdom, essential for any artist who wishes to communicate something important to their readers or viewers. The entire jury now wishes to learn more about the project “The Girl Made of Earth and Water” after watching this intriguing teaser, which features a poetic dimension that suggests the development of a work we eagerly anticipate discovering. A big thank you to WILD FILMMAKER for selecting the project written and directed by the very talented Pamela PerryGoulardt.
Wild Filmmaker Awards in Toronto 2024
THINK DIFFERENT Film Festival 2024, Nice – Côte d’Azur, France
REVIEW Maverick International Film Festival 2024
WINNERS Maverick International Film Festival 2024
Not Without Gloves – by Lena Mattsson
BEST ORIGINAL CINEMATOGRAPHY, BEST EXPERIMENTAL FILM & BEST ORIGINAL INDIE FILMMAKER
Omnipotent Resolution – by Uniqueness Azia & Heiress
BEST INTERNATIONAL MUSIC VIDEO, BEST SONG, BEST DANCE FILM & BEST SINGER
Planetary Rebellion – by Fabrizio Fuochi
BEST EUROPEAN MUSIC VIDEO
March 5 1955 A Song For Carla – by Fabrizio Fuochi
BEST EUROPEAN SONG ON THE YEAR
Hate Can Kill – by Imtiaz Popat
BEST INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY SHORT & BEST DIRECTOR (Category DOCUMENTARY)
Greener Zanzibar – by Arjav Vyas
BEST INTERNATIONAL INDIE DIRECTOR & BEST ORIGINAL CINEMATOGRAPHY
500 Meters Beeline – by Edwin Wiegele
BEST ARTHOUSE DOCUMENTARY & BEST ORIGINAL EDITING
Un amore è per sempre – by Mariano Tamburrini
BEST ORIGINAL IDEA, BEST EUROPEAN FILMMAKER & BEST SHORT DRAMA
Life in Disguise – by Lorenzo Scibilia
BEST YOUNG DIRECTOR, BEST EUROPEAN SHORT FILM & BEST INDIE PRODUCER
Luzinete – by Carla Di Bonito
BEST ORIGINAL NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST ARTHOUSE DIRECTOR & BEST SCREENPLAY SHORT
Virulence – by Christopher Pennington
BEST ORIGINAL WRITER & BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE SCRIPT
Drag Queens Of Emeralis – by Kevin Irvine
BEST COMEDY SCRIPT & BEST AMERICAN SCREENWRITER
L’Amour est temps de reflets – by Yann Richebourg
BEST ART SHORT FILM & BEST EUROPEAN INDIE FILMMAKER
Monument to Love – by Jacob Comforty
BEST ORIGINAL DIRECTOR, BEST INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FEATURE & BEST ORIGINAL EDITING
Sinestesìa – by Gianni Salamore
BEST ARTHOUSE MUSIC VIDEO, BEST DIRECTOR (Category MUSIC VIDEO) & BEST EXPERIMENTAL CINEMATOGRAPHY
Atlas of Uncertainty – by Massimo Vito Avantaggiato
BEST SOUND DESIGN, BEST EUROPEAN PRODUCER & BEST ORIGINAL PROJECT
Brothers of Babylon – by Gabriel Womack
BEST ORIGINAL FEATURE SCRIPT & BEST AMERICAN WRITER
The Pathos of Hamlet – by Sean Gregory Tansey
BEST ORIGINAL SHORT FILM & BEST INTERNATIONAL ACTOR
The Stones of Rome – by Sean Gregory Tansey
BEST EXPERIMENTAL DIRECTOR, BEST INSPIRATIONAL SHORT FILM & BEST ORIGINAL ARTHOUSE PROJECT
Lacrime di vento – by Damiano Rossi
BEST EDUCATIONAL FILM & BEST ORIGINAL EUROPEAN DIRECTOR
The Girl Made of Earth and Water – by Pamela PerryGoulardt
BEST ARTHOUSE FILMMAKER & BEST SUPER SHORT FILM
The Golden Years – by Joseph Starzyk
BEST ARTHOUSE NARRATIVE SHORT & BEST ORIGINAL FILMMAKER
What a Match – by Björn Granberg Ahlmark
BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM & BEST INDIE PRODUCER
Dojo – by Armin Alic
BEST ACTION MOVIE, BEST INTERNATIONAL THRILLER, BEST ACTOR (Jon Paul) & BEST NARRATIVE SHORT
Don’t Let Your Heart Be Troubled – by Clare Steffen
BEST INDIE MUSIC VIDEO & BEST ARTHOUSE PROJECT
Walking With God – by Lois M. Banks
BEST FEATURE FILM & BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
The Panharmonion Chronicles: Times of London – by Henry Chebaane
BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTIST & BEST ORIGINAL MUSIC VIDEO
Fade Out: Fade In – by Ioannis Koutroubis
BEST SHORT SCRIPT & BEST ORIGINAL WRITER
Michelangelo and Me + Da Vinci and Me opener – by Colleen Fuglaar
BEST FEATURE SCRIPT & BEST ARTHOUSE SCREENWRITER
Searching for Camelot – by Roger Paradiso
BEST AMERICAN DIRECTOR
The Queen of Camelot – by Roger Paradiso
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding – by Roger Paradiso
BEST INTERNATIONAL PICTURE & BEST COMEDY
The Lost Village – by Roger Paradiso
BEST ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
An impossible secret – by Sofia Mavrou
BEST INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE SHORT, BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY SHORT, BEST CAST & BEST INDIE FILMMAKER
Dreaming Vincent – by Christian Candido
BEST ART FILM & BEST INTERNATIONAL FILMMAKER
What’s it like to be a nude model, Wonderhussy? – by Michael Mayhan
BEST INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FEATURE & BEST PRODUCER
The Dead Ringer – by Suzanne Lutas
BEST ARTHOUSE WRITER & BEST ORIGINAL FEATURE SCRIPT
Life’s Mapped Out – by Akal ( Chris) Demir (Nightshaid)
BEST INDIE DIRECTOR
Sea Full Of Tears – by Akal ( Chris) Demir (Nightshaid)
BEST INTERNATIONAL SUPER SHORT FILM
Catalysm Down Under – by Akal ( Chris) Demir (Nightshaid)
BEST EXPERIMENTAL PROJECT
Double Identity – by Akal ( Chris) Demir (Nightshaid)
BEST LGBTQ+ FILM
Walk In My Shoes – by Akal ( Chris) Demir (Nightshaid)
BEST INDIE ACTOR
Gaurdians Of Life – by Akal ( Chris) Demir (Nightshaid)
BEST INDIE NARRATIVE SHORT FILM & BEST INDIE FILMMAKER
Walking In Memphis – by Larry Gene Fortin
BEST TELEVISION SCRIPT
THE BLANKET – Die schwarze Decke – by Susanna Donau
BEST ORIGINAL SUPER SHORT FILM & BEST INTERNATIONAL INDIE DIRECTOR
The Priroy of Sion – by Cazebon-Taveau Florence
BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE SCRIPT & BEST ORIGINAL SCREENWRITER
Teyuna – Lost City – by Stuart Fortune
BEST ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY SHORT, BEST PRODUCER (Category: Documentary) & BEST EDITING
Tangled Tails – by Oleg Condrea
BEST INTERNATIONAL YOUNG SCREENWRITER & BEST EUROPEAN SHORT SCRIPT
The White Rose – by Christodoulos Kigmalis
BEST INDIE NARRATIVE SHORT & BEST EUROPEAN PRODUCER
Tom and Luce – by Muxel Paule
BEST INTERNATIONAL DRAMA & BEST INDIE FILMMAKER
Cybernetic Genesis – la guerra tra i due mondi – by Anna Morelli
BEST INTERNATIONAL SCI-FI & BEST ORIGINAL INDIE DIRECTOR
Wave Man – by Anna Morelli
BEST INDIE FILM
Le Disubbidienti di San Zaccaria – by Laura Calderini
BEST ORIGINAL FEATURE SCRIPT & BEST EUROPEAN WRITER
Lies of War – by Gerald Zinnegger
BEST INTERNATIONAL MUSIC VIDEO & BEST ORIGINAL SOUND DESIGNER
4 Estações – by Carlos Costa
BEST ORIGINAL ART SHORT FILM, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY, BEST INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR & BEST EDITING
Halloween (Rabbit Well episode 6) – by I-Jien Kou
BEST ORIGINAL ANIMATION, BEST INDIE SHORT FILM & BEST ARTHOUSE DIRECTOR
A night of comedy – by Cathie Boruch
BEST COMEDY & BEST ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY
Master Speesa! – by Rosie Malek-Yonan & Monica Malek-Yonan
BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE SCRIPT
Only Eden – by Andrea Plamondon
BEST INDIE MUSIC VIDEO
Appointment With The Plague Doctor, Lester Haywood – by L. S. Strange
BEST INTERNATIONAL HORROR & BEST INTERNATIONAL INDIE PRODUCTION COMPANY
Giulietta e Romeo? – by Vanessa Cremaschi
BEST ORIGINAL EUROPEAN SHORT FILM & BEST FIRST TIME DIRECTOR
TASTE: The Flavor of Life – by Annamaria Talas
BEST DIRECTOR & BEST INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY
Bat Sheva (The Daughter of 7even) – by Tomer George Cohen
BEST INTERNATIONAL ORIGINAL SCORE
Lost In 24 – by May Liu
BEST ORIGINAL NARRATIVE FEATURE, BEST SCREENPLAY, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER & BEST FILMMAKER
Emergency Musical Response: Part 1 – Journey to Netherworld – by Alexander Senicki
BEST ARTHOUSE DIRECTOR, BEST SHORT FILM & BEST SCREENPLAY SHORT
Ah My Goddess: Bad Goddess (DUB) Let’s Save Vic Morrow TTS Voice Track -by Kevin Neece
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
Heart to Heart – by Bruno Marro
BEST INTERNATIONAL SONG
Retardation – by Nils Agdler
BEST INTERNATIONAL SUPER SHORT FILM
Ye Ole Glorya – by Jeffrey Kazanjian
BEST ORIGINAL COMEDY
The Meeting House – by Sophie Neville
BEST ARTHOUSE FEATURE SCRIPT
The Well Flower – by Jean Vabre
BEST INTERNATIONAL MUSIC VIDEO
Oceans – by Graciela Cassel
BEST EXPERIMENTAL PROJECT
Elevation to the Depths – by Andrew Noble
BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE SCRIPT
EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS Newyorker Indie Critic’s Choice Awards
The Dead Ringer by Suzanne Lutas
“The Dead Ringer” is a screenplay of extraordinary originality. The characters are all developed with a style reminiscent of the great tradition of Hollywood screenwriters from the 1950s, although Suzanne Lutas has created a very modern type of screenplay. We believe that “The Dead Ringer” could one day also become a film. The screenwriter’s creativity is a guarantee of quality. We are confident that the project, accompanied by a good Film Pitch Deck, will attract the interest of various productions and distributors. We invite Suzanne Lutas to continue her journey of distributing “The Dead Ringer” at independent festivals around the world, striving to introduce her ideas to a very wide audience. Our assessment of the screenplay is genuinely positive, and we strongly believe that Suzanne will become an increasingly successful screenwriter.
Halloween (Rabbit Well episode 6) by I-Jien Kou
Rarely have animation and comedy coexisted in a single project with the same originality as “Halloween (Rabbit Well episode 6)” by I-Jien Kou. The director has managed to experiment with an ironic style, which has resulted in a highly successful short movie at independent festivals. We at the Newyorker Critic’s Choice Awards team have given the highest marks to “Halloween (Rabbit Well episode 6)” because we consider humor the highest form of human intelligence and a value to preserve when writing a film. It is no coincidence that the scientist Albert Einstein had great admiration for Charlie Chaplin. We wish I-Jien Kou the best success at festivals around the world and are confident that her career as an independent filmmaker will continue to grow!
The Girl Made of Earth and Water by Pamela PerryGoulardt
Creativity should have no limits, and not all artists in our world manage to apply this simple rule. However, we at the Newyorker Indie Critic’s Choice Awards can affirm that “The Girl Made of Earth and Water” by Pamela PerryGoulardt is an extraordinary project born from the mind and heart of an artist who places no limits on her creativity. The author has managed to apply all the key principles for creating a good independent project. The result is that even through a trailer or teaser, one can grasp the quality of a director. Our belief is that Pamela PerryGoulardt, through her works, is making a significant contribution to the creation of an independent cinema that often proves to be much bolder than Hollywood productions. We admire Pamela PerryGoulardt’s journey and look forward to new works inspired by her creativity.
Omnipotent Resolution by Uniqueness Heiress & Azia
Can a music video be pure poetry? This question is answered by “Omnipotent Resolution” by Uniqueness Heiress & Azia! A project that, through music and dance, offers the viewer an emotional spiritual journey. If it is true that music is a universal language, “Omnipotent Resolution” provides the world with the opportunity to discover how we are all children of the same mother. We at the Newyorker Indie Critic’s Choice Awards see in the project a beautiful message of peace for humanity. Our opinion is that today, art is too often merely an industrial product, like merchandise to be sold to someone, and a project like “Omnipotent Resolution” offers hope for all artists who have decided to express themselves without betraying their freedom. A project that benefits both cinema and the Universe. Our evaluation of the work of Uniqueness Heiress & Azia is the highest our jury can give! We invite these two artists to spread their beautiful souls throughout the world through their artworks!
The Stones of Rome by Sean Gregory Tansey
Sean Gregory Tansey is an artist of extraordinary creativity. All of us at the Newyorker Indie Critic’s Choice Awards were reminded of a modern Buster Keaton. Beyond the physical resemblance to the great silent film actor, Sean Gregory Tansey shares the same poetic gaze. Additionally, in the project “The Stones of Rome,” Sean Gregory Tansey showcases all his exceptional qualities as an actor. We view the project as a cultured and refined work, offering the audience a very original perspective on the great William Shakespeare. It is never easy to create an original project starting from the great English poet, given that millions of actors have interpreted him for centuries, but this challenging feat has been achieved by Sean Gregory Tansey. Our assessment of “The Stones of Rome” is very positive, and we appreciated Sean Gregory Tansey’s ability to fulfill all roles. We are grateful to the WILD FILMMAKER platform for introducing us to this talented Greek-American actor-director, and we will recommend him to all the productions we are in contact with.
The Pathos of Hamlet by Sean Gregory Tansey
In the project “The Pathos of Hamlet,” the director reaffirms all the qualities expressed in “The Stones of Rome.” In this case, the direction involved greater experimentation, which we at the Newyorker Indie Critic’s Choice Awards found to be very original. It is not easy for an actor to construct a short film while always being in front of the camera; the audience might lose attention if the acting is not engaging even for a few seconds. However, Sean Gregory Tansey manages to keep the “PATHOS” alive, and our only desire at the end of the short film was to continue watching and listening to Sean Gregory Tansey. The victories of both projects directed by Sean Gregory Tansey at indie festivals worldwide are undoubtedly well-deserved. We look forward to discovering new projects written and directed by this excellent artist!
Say My Name written and produced by Mel Baker, directed by Rhoyce Nova
“Say My Name” has received one of the highest ratings from the juries of the Newyorker Indie Critic’s Choice Awards. We appreciated both the cinematography and the screenplay written by Mel Baker in this short movie directed by Rhoyce Nova. “Say My Name” is a drama of high aesthetic value, with a screenplay concept that reveals an independent film team ready to transition to feature films. The cast introduces the world to young Australian actors Quinn Alice, James Ryan, and Jarrah Webster, who demonstrate great experience in front of the camera despite their young age. We at the Newyorker Indie Critic’s Choice Awards are grateful to the WILD FILMMAKER platform for bringing this small cinematic gem, “Say My Name,” to our attention. We encourage the courageous and inspired screenwriter Mel Baker to continue her journey, and we are confident that we will continue to hear good things about her work.
Night Terror 2 The Awakening by David Duke
The horror genre has profoundly influenced the cinephiles of the Newyorker Indie Critic’s Choice Awards, which is why we were thrilled to discover “Night Terror 2 The Awakening.” It is always challenging to find an author capable of interpreting this widely popular genre in a personal and original way. David Duke’s talent is immediately recognizable from the first frames of “Night Terror 2 The Awakening.” We are certain that the horror genre can still reveal new talents to the film industry, and for us at the Newyorker Indie Critic’s Choice Awards, director David Duke is at the top of the list. Both the screenplay and the cinematography of “Night Terror 2 The Awakening” confirm our highly positive judgment regarding David Duke’s abilities. For those of us who have loved the cinema of established authors like Dario Argento, it is a pleasure to say that David Duke has given us a great thrill!
Luzinete by Carla Di Bonito
Director Carla Di Bonito’s “Luzinete” is a poetic drama reminiscent of the best works of Pedro Almodóvar. We at the Newyorker Indie Critic’s Choice Awards have viewed this short movie as both a personal and universal story that moved us deeply. The screenplay and the direction of the actors are two strong points of the “Luzinete” project, and we are convinced that director Carla Di Bonito is also ready to make a feature film. We also greatly appreciated the cinematography of “Luzinete,” which confirmed the project’s very ambitious artistic identity. We fully endorse the long list of awards this work has won. Tackling an existential drama within a film project is always a challenging mission, and in our opinion, Carla Di Bonito has splendidly achieved her goal. We look forward to seeing new works directed by Carla Di Bonito, a director whose multicultural background as a Brazilian transplanted to the United Kingdom we greatly admire. We will recommend that all festival selectors on our team closely observe the projects directed by Carla Di Bonito.
Entangled by Damiano Rossi
“Entangled” has been viewed multiple times by the two international juries of the Newyorker Indie Critic’s Choice Awards, and we all agree in defining this experimental project directed by Italian director Damiano Rossi as “a poetic journey into the yet-to-be-revealed secrets of cinema.” “Entangled” confirms the importance of critical attention to independent cinema, as films produced outside the major industries often allow for total expressive freedom. Damiano Rossi is a director with great maturity in his work, and with a simple and effective style, he manages to speak to the heart of the viewer in just a few minutes. We are truly delighted that the WILD FILMMAKER platform revealed “Entangled” to us, as it is an extremely original project that we would never have been able to see without WILD FILMMAKER’s distribution. We wish Damiano Rossi continued creativity, as independent cinema needs intelligent artists like him.
Sinestesìa by Gianni Salamone
The juries of the Newyorker Indie Critic’s Choice Awards were thrilled to see “Sinestesìa,” and the project received the highest ratings. In just a few minutes, Italian director Gianni Salamone managed to transform a music video into an avant-garde work of art, where all the arts are present in original harmony. The cinematography, in particular, was highly appreciated, and we are convinced that Gianni Salamone will increasingly be recognized as an artist with unmistakable inspiration. In the international distribution circuit of independent festivals, directors like Gianni Salamone can still revolutionize cinematic language without losing the poetry of great cinema. Once again, we are delighted that the WILD FILMMAKER platform introduced us to a project like “Sinestesìa,” which we at the Newyorker Indie Critic’s Choice Awards will recommend to all major arthouse events.
Casting film Yousef Shahen by Mahmoud Mahmoud
The first thing that stands out when watching “Casting film Yousef Shahen” is the great passion that director Mahmoud Mahmoud has for the rich history of cinema. The team at the Newyorker Indie Critic’s Choice Awards was enthusiastic from the first private screening of “Casting film Yousef Shahen,” where one can perceive many sources of inspiration drawn from Federico Fellini’s cinema. It is always a great opportunity for us independent critics to see works that come from faraway places, as they often tell us something about our subconscious and the cinema history we love, just like Mahmoud Mahmoud, which is why we have decided to dedicate much of our lives to independent cinema. We are happy that the WILD FILMMAKER platform can involve selected authors from all over the world in its events, making our work even more enjoyable when we have the chance to see works like “Casting film Yousef Shahen.” We appreciated both the originality of the screenplay and the excellent cast directed by the talented and promising Mahmoud Mahmoud.
To Outwit the Fate written by Katarzyna Adamus
Often, a book can be like a wise friend that tells you a story and also reveals something about yourself. When this happens, discovering a new author is always a pleasure. For us at the Newyorker Indie Critic’s Choice Awards, reading Katarzyna Adamus’s book was a fantastic experience. We are always very happy when the WILD FILMMAKER platform introduces us to independent directors and also suggests books for us to read. Cinema and literature are inevitably connected, and Katarzyna Adamus understands this well, as she is also the director of the original super short film “Skeleton,” which was selected by the prestigious 8 & Halfilm Awards in 2022. We believe that the book “To Outwit the Fate,” in the hands of a skilled indie producer, could also become an excellent film. We at the Newyorker Indie Critic’s Choice Awards have given “To Outwit the Fate” the highest rating.
Not Without Gloves by Lena Mattsson
Great authors like Andrei Tarkovsky teach us that cinema can also be a beautiful journey into a poetic world. We at the Newyorker Indie Critic’s Choice Awards firmly believe this, which is why, upon watching “Not Without Gloves,” we immediately knew we were in front of a work we would award. Director Lena Mattsson, with grace and elegance, has created a project that anyone who loves great cinema would never tire of watching and rewatching. Our extensive experience allows us to say without a doubt that Lena Mattsson is ready to make the transition to feature films. It will be important for her to maintain this style even in higher-budget films, as we found a personal style in her work that will surely win the positive reception of international critics. We can say that the project “Not Without Gloves” fits perfectly with the style of the WILD FILMMAKER platform, which, unlike all other festival platforms in the world, prioritizes the value of a director’s poetry and freedom of expression. We will recommend all critics in our Community to watch “Not Without Gloves” and showcase it to the public as a perfect example of what independent cinema can be.
Paradox by Robin Hunt
Robin Hunt is a director of extraordinary talent, having successfully combined two seemingly distant genres—SCI-FI and ROMANCE—into a single short film, “PARADOX.” The director shows great skill in guiding the actors, and “PARADOX” features cinematography that immediately signaled to us at the Newyorker Indie Critic’s Choice Awards that we were witnessing a work of high professional value. We had no hesitation in unanimously awarding the project our highest ratings. Moreover, we believe that the screenplay idea of “PARADOX” has the potential to be expanded into a feature film. We are confident that Robin Hunt, with the support of a co-production or a platform like WILD FILMMAKER, will find ways to continue his filmmaking career, achieving even greater success. We are always delighted when we can perform our critical and evaluative work on a cinematic project by watching outstanding works destined to grow. “PARADOX,” directed and produced by Robin Hunt and starring the excellent Amanda Troisi, was a delightful surprise!