CIFF ~ Ninth Season's Outcome
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- Feature Script - Winner
- DirectorMarc AshStarsMarc AshRodney DavisBailey R DuncanExperimental Film - Honorable Mention. Short Film - Short Film
- DirectorHarry WaldmanStarsIsaly VianaDavid NeylonJasper HammerJames and Rob are hiding out in isolation to fix their mutual issues. As time progresses, the two reveal facts regarding their disturbing past relationship. An acquaintance of James', Jessica, finds herself in an uncomfortable position as she contemplates the best way to handle the situation.Best Supporting Actress - Winner
- DirectorJim VaccaStarsLou ChudnofskyHenry CieplinskiNora ShvartsbergIn 'SPiN: No Matter What' a woman's seemingly quiet night home alone becomes a gripping thriller, wherein the classic power pop song's lyrics undergo a haunting metamorphosis, culminating into a suspenseful reality as the next morning unveils a chilling revelation.Music Video - Outstanding Achievement Award
- DirectorDerek BaileyStarsAlex JavoKoryn ToddKyon HarrisIn the thrilling first episode of "Don Scroogioni," which is Part II -- we are introduced to the formidable mafia don, Don Scroogioni, a man with an intense disdain for holidays. His deepest desire is to elevate the celebration of his own holiday, "SuperHero Day," to be the preeminent celebration on the calendar. To achieve this ambition, Don Scroogioni embarks on a mission to eliminate the representatives of other holidays that have overshadowed his own. His journey begins with the shocking assassination of Miss Independence, the embodiment of the Fourth of July. Following this heinous act, the Don sets his sights on Cupid, the charming and mischievous representative of Valentine's Day. Cornered in a mysterious office setting, the Don presents an unexpected proposition to Cupid - he wants her to become his wife and serve as the Mrs. Claus to his self-proclaimed holiday, SuperHero Day. This audacious request, however, is met with fierce resistance from the spirited and intelligent Cupid. Will Cupid succumb to the Don's proposition, or can she outsmart the relentless mobster and uncover his treacherous motives?Mobile Film - Outstanding Achievement Award
- DirectorJason TaglieriStarsThea TouchtonJaeden SmithCassandra CorcoranDayna Altman let's the world into her recovery process and how she found baking to be her best conversation starter. Now she has started a movement to live authentically, speak openly and bake bravely and influenced and inspired many lives by doing so.Film on Disability Issue - Winner
- DirectorBrian BillionaireStarsBrian BillionaireIn uncertain times like these you need HOPE. You need solutions. You need BRIAN. Depression's daily struggles - SOLVED. Control the Beast Lock away the Demon A temporary solution to Depression. Be inspired to turn pain into strength. Brian has been depressed since birth. His family passed it onto him as there was little joy or happiness. Music was his escape. Music IS his savior. He explains how to beat it temporarily as he does. He gives you an opportunity to earn money introducing this short film to everyone and use that money to fund your escape. Tomorrow I don't wanna die no more I can't even cry no more You'll never understand what I've been thru But I made it thru another day Didn't think I would live I know you said you believed but I know you had big doubts You didn't think I was gonna make it, But I did and I'm here So ... get out of my way Cause I'm going for the world today I'm on the path to a full recovery to see every tomorrow I have so much pain - feel so much sorrow Lord forgive me for all the bad I did - I know you forgive me - Because I am here - so I can see tomorrow yes I'm going to see tomorrow Tomorrow might come or it might not Depression is the undertaker if you've got No will to beat it - but it's a fight to the death I'm living proof still trying to put it to rest This is a positive message from a negative vibe Praying each and every day that I will survive If you ever feel down and I know we all do The only goal is to see every day and night thru Sometimes we feel hopeless and we wanna give up There are many ways out if you want it to stop Or you can win this battle and fight this ongoing war You gotta believe that winning is just around the next door Count your blessings even if it's just that you're alive I'm Brian Billionaire, and I gotta thrive So think positive thoughts, pray to the God that you believe in And I pray every day and night that God will save me It's crazy I know Life is taking its toll But you gotta pay it with realistic goals To get old, to not be undersold You're worth twice your weight in gold They say the grass is greener on the other side But if you water where you're at, You'll do better than just be alive You gotta think about this Your day might be bad But it's better than that other poor soul Who just can't Catch a break, You're always doing better than someone else Picture that, so when you done and try to do something self-ish There's someone else that has already made people cry Chain reaction, don't die, Now don't be selfish, spineless, fight this I do, sadly, daily, I put up this front cause I'm stronger So you can be too, believe that cause it's true Others will pay the price from the bad to your life that you doDocumentary - Official Selection
- Trailer / Teaser - Winner
- DirectorLuca FinatoStarsEnea MarangoniGiuseppe NitriGiuseppe NittiShort Film, Best Director - Winner
- DirectorJames G. MaynardReimagining The Cameraman (1928) as a classic love story set in today's world.Animation Film - Winner
- DirectorRoman WilliStarsRachael CharlesJoin a courageous potter wasp on an enthralling journey. Witness this fascinating insect's tenacity and perseverance as it navigates its dangerous realm teeming with challenges and predators. The secrets of its hidden world are revealed in this short documentary.Documentary - Winner
- DirectorDee BrownOmarosa Manigault NewmanDocumentary - Official Selection
- DirectorWilliam R A RushStarsHaulston MannDon ScribnerMichael LakeAt a group meeting for recovering addicts, not everyone is telling the full truth about their reasons for attending. As each participant takes part, the truth of their pasts and experiences become disturbingly clear as each tries to benefit from the session for very different reasons.Narrative Feature, Debut Filmmaker - Winner
- DirectorWilliam R A RushStarsTricia BuerkeNicolas SullivanFeature Script - Honorable Mention
- DirectorGeoffrey de Valois14 short AI films in a high speed trailer preview of the upcoming 30 minute 2024 film AI Anthology.Experimental Film - Winner
- DirectorJelena SorkinStarsErica BassoMarina BenethJohn KhindaShort Film - Official Selection
- DirectorIgor NeljakStarsAnnamaria SerdaIn a mysterious world, a synthetic being lives in isolation. While tending to a garden of bonsai trees, it evolves, learns, and strives to fathom its own purpose. With each power cycle, it dutifully continues its routine until a single bonsai tree withers, leaving the synthetic puzzled. To acquire new bonsai seeds, it must reunite with an enigmatic being and deliver the contents of a small golden box. However, before any exchange can occur, they must engage in a philosophical discussion, reflecting deeply on the meaning of existence.Horror / Science Fiction Film - Winner
- DirectorBrian Robert CalfanoStarsAlbert T. PrimoGeraldo RiveraRose Ann ScamardellaOnce upon a time, your news report came from a white man sitting at a desk reading a script. That all changed when "Eyewitness News" took to the air in 1965. Al Primo's vision of news became the industry standard: a reporter-centric "eyewitness" multicultural ensemble resembling the community. TV News Primo documents the career and influence of the man who understood that people can tell their stories better than anyone else.Documentary - Official Selection
- DirectorMatt KaminskiStarsDerek MattosA man needs to confront his inner demons after he's lost and stranded in the middle of nowhereShort Film - Official Selection
- DirectorBarry WilkinsonStarsStacey DalyNuku WondrauschRosalind BeesonIn a small town in England, chaos ensues when a mischievous killer badger goes on a rampage, terrorizing the unsuspecting locals. With humour, mayhem, and lots of gore, this short promises a wild ride through the absurd and the macabre.Short Film - Official Selection
- Treatment / Synopsis - Winner
- DirectorMohammad AbediStarsMohammad AbediMohammad Amin BaraniMaryam NosratiAll The Eyes is the story of the lives of children whose geographical determinism has created obstacles for them to achieve their dreams. Children who live in one of the deprived areas of Iran. Kotij. A city of 6,000 people in Balochistan.Documentary - Official Selection
- DirectorJulio MatosCoraci RuizStarsSuzy SantosCome to a unique party in Brazil with trans woman Suzy Santos, where for one enchanted day she invites child-spirits called Erês to join her in a sacred ritual of music and dance of Candomblé - an Afro-Brazilian religion. Shunned and cast out from their homes and religious communities, many trans women end up living as street prostitutes to survive. Suzy has created her Candomblé temple as a place of refuge and acceptance for all gender identities.Documentary - Official Selection
- DirectorArjav VyasStarsPablo NemoFilm on Nature / Environment / Wildlife - Winner
- DirectorKevin North RuizStarsAden AjayiHannah Marie ConnallyBrian SienkiewiczHorror / Science Fiction Film - Outstanding Achievement Award