BEST FEATURE FILM
KATYUSHA By, Ali Atshani
TRT: 1hr 40 Comedy Drama 2018 ( IRAN)
Khalil known as Khalil Katyusha who is a religious guy and member of Basidj is forced to spend couple of days with Arshia the lousy rich boy. The different backgrounds and ideals make these two to make troubles for each other.
BEST SEMI- FINALIST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
The Gate; Dawn of the Bahai Faith
TRT: 1hr Documentary 2018 ( USA )
In the midst of religious intolerance and extremism, one religion-the Bahá’í Faith-offers a path toward world peace by advocating the oneness of humanity’s major religions. Now, this groundbreaking documentary tells the amazing, little-known story of the origins of the Bahá’í Faith. The Gate: Dawn of the Bahá’í Faith recounts the founding of this new world religion in Persia by a Prophet known as The Báb. In the mid-1800s, Jews, Christians and Muslims alike were awaiting the imminent arrival of a Divine Messenger.
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE INTERNATIONAL
“Root Replublic”
TRT: 1hr Documentary 2018 ( CANADA)
AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD
Turnover By, Linda Palmer
TRT: 1hr Documentary 2018 ( USA )
In the midst of religious intolerance and extremism, one religion-the Bahá’í Faith-offers a path toward world peace by advocating the oneness of humanity’s major religions. Now, this groundbreaking documentary tells the amazing, little-known story of the origins of the Bahá’í Faith. The Gate: Dawn of the Bahá’í Faith recounts the founding of this new world religion in Persia by a Prophet known as The Báb. In the mid-1800s, Jews, Christians and Muslims alike were awaiting the imminent arrival of a Divine Messenger.
BEST SHORT FILM ( U.S.)
Cognitive By Mat Hayes
TRT: Short 2018 ( USA )
What if growing up in the church led you to believe you weren’t going to grow up at all?
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM
“Global Dance Heroes – Global Inspiration!”
By, Teresa Taylor
TRT: Short 2018 ( USA)
The Global Dance Initiative is to spotlight, and support, HEROES from around the globe – that use DANCE to Heal, Connect and Inspire. The beauty and the impact that dance has on those with Down Syndrome is stunning.
BEST SHORT FILM INTERNATIONAL
“Transition” By, Cris Arana
TRT: Short 2018 ( SPAIN )
TRANSICIÓN” Es un cortometraje dedicado al Día Internacional de la Mujer. Escrita y dirigida por Cris Arana. Protagonizada por María Barranco.
BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM
“Godspeed” By, Sunny Wai, Yan Chan
TRT: Short 2019 ( U.S.A. )
“Godspeed” is a story about a mother saying goodbye to her son at the airport. The son wants a hug, but the non-expressive mother is reluctant to do so. The seemingly small conflict between the two is amplified by the close-ups of their faces, visualizing the weight of struggle each of them is experiencing.
Andrew de Burgh
Winner
Best Screen Play
“The Bestowal”
Mahmood Atshani
Winner
Best Cinematoghraphy
“Katyusha”
Soydan Soydas
Winner
Best Actor
“FREE SLAVE”
Mathews Pulickan
Winner
Best Score
“The Little God”
Heydar Hatami
Winner
Best Suporting Actor
“Arpachai, a song of Separation”
Yeganeh Rajabi
Winner
Best Actress
“Golnesa”
Kat Kramer
Winner
Best Supporting Actress
“Turnover”
JEO BABY
Winner
Best Director
“THE LITTLE GOD”