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)

Root Republic, full documentary (English Version). —————————————– Produced by Robert Franz & The Pegasus Family. ‚Root Republic’, the second episode of our trilogy, on the consciousness of trees and the magical wisdom of plants, was filmed 2018 in Central America and Europe .

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”