BEST SHORT:
GRAND: "Drone Strike": Chris Richmond, UK, 2013
First: "Chef de Muete (Herd Leader)": Chlo� Robichaud, Canada, 2012
Tie for First with: "Dotty": Mick Andrews and Brett O'Gorman, New Zealand. 2012
BEST FEATURE:
GRAND: "TORN": Jeremiah Birnbaum, Pakistan and USA, 2012
First: "41": Glenn Triggs,Australia, 2012
Tie for First with: "Hank and Asha": James E. Duff, USA, 2012
BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY:
GRAND: "Death Metal Angola": Jeremy Xido, Angola and USA, 2012
First: "My Life According to Sam": Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine, USA, 2013
Tie for First with: "Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia": Nicholas D. Wrathall, USA, 2013
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT:
GRAND: "Who Shot Rock And Roll": Steven Kochones, USA, 2012
First: "The Rider And The Storm": Bryn Mooser and David Darg, USA, 2013
BEST COMEDY SHORT:
GRAND: "Fools Day": Cody Blue Snider, USA, 2013
First: "The Pamplemousse": Jonathan Watton, Canada, 2013
Tie for First with: "No Tiene Gracia (Not Funny)": Carlos Violad�, Spain, 2012
BEST ANIMATION:
GRAND: "Son Indochine": Bruno Collet, France, 2012
Tie for Grand Prize with: "Ex Animo": Wojciech Wojtkowski, Poland, 2013
First: "Love in the Time of Advertising": David Bokser, USA, 2013
Tie for First with: "A Cautionary Tale": Simon Rippingale, Australia, 2012
BEST EXPERIMENTAL:
Grand: "Le livre des morts (Book of the Dead)": Alain Escalle, France, 2013
Tied with: "Agophobia": Benjamin Ross Hayden, Canada, 2013
BEST DIRECTOR:
GRAND: "Anniversario": Jeffrey DeChausse, USA, 2013
First: "La Fugue": Jean-Bernard Marlin, France, 2013
Tie for First with: "Drone": Daniel Jewel, UK, 2013
Dr. J. GERALD LAMOUREUX AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE:
Presented to a filmmaker and artist who represents the spirit of cultural exchange between the United States and Canada.
Joseph Procopio, "Sundae," Canada, 2013
SOLDIERS AND SACRIFICE AWARD:
Celebrating Stories That Commemorate America's Heroes
"Till Then: A Journey Through World War II Love Letters", Vic Del Regno, USA, 2013
DIRECTORIAL DISCOVERY AWARD:
GRAND: "Vergeben ≠ Vergessen
(Forgiven Is Not Forgotten)": Nicolas Greinacher, Switzerland, 2013
Tied with: "Mohamed's Birds": Mohammed AlAwadi, USA, 2013
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY:
GRAND: "La Noche Anuncia La Aurora (Night Announces Dawn)": Gerard Uzcategui, Director / Cinematography, Venezuela, 2012
First: "Astarsaga (Love Story)": Asa Hjorleifsdottir, Iceland, 2013
RIIFF NEW ENGLAND DIRECTOR'S AWARD:
Sponsored by the Government of Qu�bec, the award provides a full pass for a New England-based director to attend the Montreal Festival of Nouveau Cinema, meet with Qu�bec filmmakers and stay in the City.
Eric Latek, Rhode Island Filmmaker and Cinematographer, "Pell Grants: A Passion for Education"
RIIFF DIRECTOR'S CHOICE AWARD:
Grand: "Against The Wild": Richard Boddington, Canada, 2013
First: "Say Nothing": Roland Kennedy, UK, 2013
HEARTS, MINDS, SOULS AWARD:
Celebrating Films that Reflect the Jewish Experience
Grand: "Erbgut (Liquidation)": Matthias Zuder, Germany, 2013
Tied with: "Calloused Hands": Jesse Quinones, UK, 2013
ECHOES OF EARTH AWARD:
Celebrating the Resonant Spirit of Creativity through World Music
Grand: "We Came Home": Ariana Delawari, Afghanistan and USA, 2012
Tie for Grand Prize with: "The Morning After": Directed by David Renaud, USA, 2013
First: "The Silk Road of Pop": Sameer Farooq, Belgium, Canada, China, and Netherlands, 2012
BEST EDITING:
GRAND: "Ceramic Tango": Patricia Chica, Director/Editor, El Salvador and Canada, 2013
First: "Memorable Moi (Remember Me)": Jean-Francois Asselin, Director /Simon Sauv�, Editor, Canada, 2013
BEST SCREENPLAY:
GRAND: "Summer Vacation": Sharon Maymon, Israel, 2012
First: "Vikingar": Magali Magistry, Iceland and France, 2013
RISING STAR AWARD:
Grand: "The Balls to Prove It": Murray Scott, USA, 2013
Tied with: "Happy Birthday": Muhand Hayal, Iraq, 2013
RIIFF AMBASSADOR AWARD:
Presented to an artist whose work inspires and empowers communication and cultural understanding
Marlyn Mason, actor/writer/director, "The Right Regrets"
FLICKERS INTERNATIONAL VISION AWARD:
Breaking down international cultural barriers through film
* "Bishtar Az Do Saat (More Than Two Hours)" : Ali Asgari, Iran, 2013
* "Lady Urmia": Mohammad Eshani, Iran, 2013
"HELPING HAND" INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN AWARD:
Given annually to films or filmmakers who inspire social change and community outreach and strive to better the world in which we live
* "Forget Us Not": Heather Connell, USA, 2013
* "Mommy" : Rene Frelle Petersen, Denmark 2012
PROVIDENCE FILM FESTIVAL AWARD:
Presented annually to a New England director whose work brings cinematic excellence to an international audience
Steven Feinberg, director, "Pell Grants: A Passion for Education," USA, 2013
ALTERNATIVE SPIRIT AWARD (LGBTQ):
GRAND: "Brighton": Pierre Stefanos, UK, 2013
Tie for Grand Prize with: "Spooners": Bryan Horch, USA, 2012
First: "Lambing Season": Jeannie Donohoe, USA and Ireland, 2012
KIDSEYE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL AWARD:
Grand: "Lad A Yorkshire Story": Dan Hartley, UK, 2012
Tied with: "Exam Jitters," Susan Procopio/ Katherine Procopio, Canada, 2013
First Place: "Rocketship," Alfred Thomas Catalfo, USA, 2013
GREEN PLANET AWARD:
Celebrating the vision of man's shared humanity and achieving sustainability on our planet
"Tiny: A Story About Living Small": Christopher Smith and Merete Mueller, USA, 2013
VORTEX SCI-FI AND FANTASY AWARD:
GRAND: "House At The Edge Of The Galaxy": Gleb Osatinksi, USA, 2013
First: "Radiance": Andrew Cumming, UK, 2013
FILMMAKER OF THE FUTURE AWARD:
Presented to a filmmaker whose vision excites audiences and judges alike about the potential to produce compelling and successful films in the future
"Apocalypse Later: Harold Camping vs. The End of the World": Zeke Piestrup, USA, 2013
RIIFF YOUTH JURY AWARDS
Presented by the Graham H. Carter, program manager & members of the 2013 RIIFF Youth Film Jury
Best Feature (Youth Jury):
"Foster": Jonathan Newman, UK, 2013
BEST DOCUMENTARY (Youth Jury):
"Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor": John Wager, USA, 2013
Best LGBTQ (Youth Jury):
"The Go Doc Project": Cory Krueckeberg, USA, 2013
BEST Short (Youth Jury):
"Cold Warrior": Emily Greenwood, UK, 2012
Sponsors for the 2013 Festival include: The Providence Journal Charitable Foundation; ABC6; Visit Baltimore; Eurochannel; Edge Media; CW28; The Rhode Island Foundation: Equity Action; RISD Museum; Unibroue; Rhode Island Film & Television Office; The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA); The Providence Phoenix; Sony; IMDB.com; Rhode Island PBS; Rule Boston Camera; D�l�gation du Qu�bec � Boston; Tourism Qu�bec; PMA Industries; Cox Media; Amtrak; The Vets; The Providence Tourism Council; University of Rhode Island (URI); The Harrington School of Communications at URI; Roger Williams University; Enterprise; Linchpin Design; Renaissance Providence Hotel; ZipCar; The City of Providence and the Department of Arts, Culture & Tourism; The Providence Warwick Convention and Visitor's Bureau; Anna Begins; and The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce.
ABOUT THE FLICKERS: RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL:
The FLICKERS: Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) has secured its place in the global community as the portal for the best in international independent cinema, earning the respect of domestic and foreign filmmakers, filmgoers and trend watchers. This confluence of art and commerce brings together celebrities, award-winning filmmakers, new talent and audience members in record numbers each year. RIIFF is one of 75 festivals worldwide that is a qualifying festival for the Academy Awards through its partnership with the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. For more information on the festival, please visit www.RIFilmFest.org.
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