BEST FEATURE FILM

WINNER

· BRING HIM TO ME (Australia) · Luke Sparke

NOMINEES

· OLMA DJON (France) · Victoria Yakubov Schneid

· HAMLET WITHIN (UK) · Ken McMullen

· THUMB WAR! (USA) · Lilly Nelson

· A FIRE IN AFRICA (South África) · Gerhard Uys

· DOUBTING TOM (USA) · Vanessa Roman

· ECHO HOMO (Germany) · Wolfgang Christoph Schmiedt

SEMI-FINALISTS

​· MAMBO MAN (Cuba) ​· Mo Fini, Edesio Alejandro

· LEAVING VIRGINVILLE (USA) · Melissa Whitely

· PLAYGROUND 2013-14 (Germany) · Erdogan Bulut

· GREEK FIRE: DEMON SPIRIT (USA) · Dan T. Hall

BEST MEDIUM-LENGTH FILM

WINNER

· SANGAM (Belgium) · Jonty Toosey

NOMINEES

· COZEN (USA) · S. Joe Downing

· THE RABBLE (Israel) · Tim Polomani

· INVISIBLE LINES (USA) · Yuval Shrem

· GHOSTING SOCIETY (USA) · Rory Knox

SEMI-FINALISTS

· THE SOUL OF ST. IVES (USA) · Jonathan Christopher Martin-Ives

· THE LAST HOUSE ON RAVEN ROAD (USA) · Eddie Edgell, Alfred Morris Williams

· OTOSOTU "ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE UNIVERSE" (USA) · Daniel S. Janik

· GREEN GREEN GARDENS (USA) · Elijah Simon Pollard

BEST SHORT FILM

BEST MICRO-SHORT FILM

WINNER

· ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS (New Zealand) · Arvid Eriksson

NOMINEES

· TIC-TAC-TOE (Finland) · Aarne Kempas

· BOWIE AND GERALDO VS. THE SHADOW MONSTERS (USA) · Brandon Manuel Werwa

· SOMETIMES, I STAY UP WALKING AT NIGHT (Australia) · D. Alvarado

· L' ELEGANZA (Switzerland) · Frederick Iliano

· A POSTERIORI (UK) · Natalia Jezova

SEMI-FINALISTS

· MERMAIDS, BEACHES AND DREAMS (USA) · Bill E. Webb

· VIOLET (USA) · Brielle S. Carroll

· ABLUTION (USA) · Colette Copeland

· THE POWER OF GRIEF (UK) · Melissa Stanton

· A BEAUTIFUL OBJECT (USA) · Odette Wanda Sugerman

· HILLTOP HIKE (USA) · Robert Cunniff

BEST STUDENT FILM

WINNER

· THANK YOU SAM (Sweden) · Angelica Abramovitch

NOMINEES

· PUT A STICK IN IT (USA) · Austin Kimmell

· MIDWEST ICE AGE! (USA) · Douglas J. Corcoran

· INTERCEPTION (New Zealand) · Peter McCully

· THE MAGICIAN (USA) · Brielle S. Carroll

SEMI-FINALISTS

· CABANA (USA) · Stephanie Martino

· VIOLET (USA) · Brielle S. Carroll

· HILLTOP HIKE (USA) · Robert Cunniff

BEST EXPERIMENTAL FILM

WINNER

· HAMLET WITHIN (UK) · Ken McMullen

NOMINEES

· THANK YOU SAM (Sweden) · Angelica Abramovitch

· FOUR-SIDED (USA) · Vittoria Colonna

· ZERO EIGHT (USA) · Noah Ward

· PAINT ON PAINT # 1-8 (Portugal) · Vasco Diogo

· MIGRAINE (Belgium) · Frédéric Roussel

· SCRAGGLINESS (Canada) · Johanne Chagnon

· PLAYGROUND 2013-14 (Germany) · Erdogan Bulut

SEMI-FINALISTS

· FALLING IN LOVE: A COMING OF AGE SELFIE FILM (USA) · Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein

· MONIQUE & BUS STOP BILLY (USA) · Aaron W. Brown

· WALKABOUT (USA) · Daniel Wander

· I'VE BEEN AFRAID (USA) · Cecelia Condit

BEST DANCE OR POETIC FILM

BEST DIRECTING

BEST EMERGING DIRECTOR

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

WINNER

· BRING HIM TO ME (Australia) · Ross W Clarkson

NOMINEES

· OLMA DJON (France) · Victoria Yakubov Schneid

· PATA LAPATA (ADDRESS OF THE UNADDRESSED) (India) · Aditya Bhasin

· SEEKING THE LOST ONES (Germany) · Michael Teutsch

WINNER

· OLMA DJON (France) · Victoria Yakubov Schneid

NOMINEES

· BRING HIM TO ME (Australia) · Luke Sparke

Best Performance by an Actor ​in a Leading or Supporting Role

Best Performance by an Actress ​in a Leading or Supporting Role

WINNER

· BRING HIM TO ME (Australia) · Sam Neill

NOMINEES

· HAMLET WITHIN (UK) · Ian McKellen

· BRING HIM TO ME (Australia) · Barry Pepper

· BRING HIM TO ME (Australia) · Jamie Costa

· OLMA DJON (France) · Aziz Beyshenaliev

WINNER

· OLMA DJON (France) · Aysha Berikkizy

NOMINEES

· BRING HIM TO ME (Australia) · Rachel Griffiths

· MEANS TO AN END (New Zealand) · Esther Louise

· OLMA DJON (France) · Natasha Mashkevich

BEST EDITING & VISUAL EFFECTS

BEST SOUND & ORIGINAL SCORE

WINNER

· OLMA DJON (France) · Victoria Yakubov Schneid

NOMINEES

· DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE (Israel) · Itamar Isaak

· LOOK TWICE (USA) · Kyle Wilson

· BRING HIM TO ME (Australia) · Luke Sparke

· DUST BUNNIES (New Zealand) · Peter McCully

· PSYCHE (USA) · Peter Michael Kershaw

WINNER

· OLMA DJON (France) · Victoria Yakubov Schneid

NOMINEES

· LOOK TWICE (USA) · Kyle Wilson

· BRING HIM TO ME (Australia) · Luke Sparke

BEST ART DIRECTION

BEST TV SCRIPT

WINNER

· BRING HIM TO ME (Australia) · Luke Sparke

NOMINEES

· OLMA DJON (France) · Victoria Yakubov Schneid

· LOOK TWICE (USA) · Kyle Wilson

· JUST A GIRL (UK) · Kieran Freemantle

· TIC-TAC-TOE (Finland) · Aarne Kempas

WINNER

· MORTAL PATH: BOUND BY BLOOD (USA) · Dakota Banks

NOMINEES

· THE SEVEN (USA) · Igor Stefanovic

BEST FEATURE SCREENPLAY

BEST SHORT SCREENPLAY

WINNER

· AVATAR HEART (USA) · Greg Lyon

NOMINEES

· SACAJAWEA, THE WINDCATCHER (USA) · Jane Fitzpatrick

· RUNNING (USA) · Sean Chandler

· THE SHROUD TRINITY (USA) · Frank McEvoy

· KRAZY DEAD (USA) · Horatio Tihanyi

· GŒD (USA) · Monte Albers de Leon

· HAURVATAT (USA) · Travis Michael Patten

· GIRL ON FIRE (USA) · Kimberly Fisher

· THE MEETING HOUSE (UK) · Sophie Neville

SEMI-FINALISTS

· THE FUNERAL GUY (USA) · Sandra Bolton

· CONFESSIONS OF ST. MARY'S (USA) · Eric Gerard Sollars, Michael David Sollars, Geoffrey Durand Sollars

· ALTA CALIFORNIA (USA) · Lynn Elliott

· MOUNT MORA (USA) · Eric Gerard Sollars, Michael David Sollars, Geoffrey Durand Sollars

· A SENSE OF SECURITY (UK) · Peter Gartner

· HITCHED (USA) · Gary F St. Martin

· FAMILY MATTERS (USA) · Roberta M Roy

· PLANET X: DEMIGODS AND MAN (Italy) · Guido Giordano

WINNER

· SHOWER SHADOW (USA) · Geoffrey Gould

NOMINEES

· SMALL TALK (USA) · Linda Kampley

· REFRACTIONS (USA) · Paula Rossman

· HOME FOR AGED TIME TRAVELERS (USA) · Scott Nelson

BEST ANIMATION

WINNER

· PUT A STICK IN IT (USA) · Austin Kimmell

NOMINEES

· INNER POLAR BEAR (UK) · Gerald Conn

· J· PAINT ON PAINT # 1-8 (Portugal) · Vasco Diogo

· LUNAR POWER (USA) · Annastacia Lissette Henry-Ramos

· HINTER-LAND (Canada) · Christopher Angus

· PLAYGROUND 2013-14 (Germany) · Erdogan Bulut

· PIGASUS: THE LOST PARADISE - BATTLE FOR EVERMORE (USA) · Sean Patrick O'Reilly

SEMI-FINALISTS

· MY DIGITAL TRUTH (UK) · Swen Werner

· BOWIE AND GERALDO VS. THE SHADOW MONSTERS (USA) · Brandon Manuel Werwa

· CHOCOLATE CAKE & ICE CREAM (USA) · Steve Cowden

· THE POWER OF GRIEF (UK) · Melissa Stanton

BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY

WINNER

· ENOUGH! LEBANON'S DARKEST HOUR (Australia) · Daizy Gedeon

NOMINEES

· THE ONE WHO SLEEPS ON HIS BREATH (USA) · Andy Byers

· CALAMITY & MERCY (USA) · Daniel W Smith

· THE KINDNESS WITHIN (USA) · Steven Priovolos

· SEEKING THE LOST ONES (Germany) · Michael Teutsch

· EASTER IS REAL (USA) · Phyllis J. Levy Weebe

· ESPERANZA: HOPE FOR OUR CITIES (USA) · James M. Ault

SEMI-FINALISTS

· HOMELESS IN AMERICA (USA) · Miko Nincic

· AKWAABA THE AWAKENING (USA) · Sybil Jatta

· THE HAUNTED JIZO OF SHIMO-MIZUNO, SAYAMA CITY (Japan) · Mitsuo Kurihara

· AMEN-AMEN-AMEN: A STORY OF OUR TIMES (USA) · Thomas Leo Gallagher, David Gibson

BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY

BEST NEW MEDIA

WINNER

· GREEN GREEN GARDENS (USA) · Elijah Simon Pollard

NOMINEES

· DR. APPLES PODCAST (USA) · Lacye A. Brown

· FALLING IN LOVE: A COMING OF AGE SELFIE FILM ​(USA) · Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein

· OTOSOTU "ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE UNIVERSE" ​(USA) · Daniel S. Janik

· BAT DIARY (Italy) · Silvano Plank

BEST MUSIC VIDEO

ABOUT

The Moonlight International Film Fest is an online festival dedicated to recognizing the creative works of emerging filmmakers, scriptwriters, and digital media artists. By operating exclusively online, the festival removes geographical and financial barriers, offering a platform that is accessible to a global audience and speeding up the process from production to recognition. Its awards and nominations are accredited by IMDb, providing participants with valuable recognition that can significantly boost their careers in the film industry.

This setup not only helps in career advancement by enhancing resumes and increasing visibility but also serves as a promotional tool; this unique combination of accessibility, recognition, and the potential for rapid professional growth makes the Moonlight International Film Fest a compelling opportunity for creators looking to make a mark in the world of cinema.

CRITERIA

For films and narrative-driven digital media, how well the story is constructed and delivered is crucial. This involves pacing, clarity, engagement, and the emotional impact of the storytelling.

ORIGINALITY

AND CREATIVITY

The uniqueness of the concept and the originality of the approach are critical. Judges would assess how the work stands out in terms of narrative, style, or presentation compared to traditional or mainstream formats.

Cultural and Social Relevance

Especially relevant for digital media works, this criterion evaluates how the medium, whether it's video, animation, or mixed media, is used in innovative ways to enhance the storytelling or thematic expression.

The extent to which the work addresses contemporary issues or connects with cultural, social, or emotional aspects relevant to a diverse audience.

Technical Excellence

This includes cinematography, editing, sound design, and the overall production quality. For digital media like fashion films and music videos, aspects such as choreography, visual effects, and integration of multimedia elements are also considered.

1. Copyright: You certify that your work is ready for festival exhibition (all music, fonts, visuals, etc. are cleared worldwide, in perpetuity, multi-platform), and that the intellectual property is yours. If you are acting as a distributor, you affirm you've secured permission from the copyright owner.

2. Use of Stills / Clip Fragments: You allow us to use stills and short clips from your film on the festival's digital platforms, including our website and social media channels, exclusively for promotional, non-commercial, and educational purposes.

3. Downloading: You grant permission to the festival director to download your film(s) to assist with offline viewing and to fulfill festival's programming needs.

4. Streaming: You permit us to showcase your film online with appropriate encryption and password-protection.

5. IMDb: Moonlight's team can update your awards/nominations on your IMDb pages, but will not initiate creation of film pages if they aren't existing.

6. Code of Conduct: You pledge to maintain respect and courtesy toward all involved.

7. Feedback: While we don't provide feedback on every submission, we do offer a critical review option.

8. No Refunds / Sportsmanship: No refunds will be provided based on dissatisfaction with final festival decisions.

9. One-Time Fee for All Categories: A singular fee ensures your film is evaluated across all festival categories for potential awards/nominations.

10. Accepted Submission Types: We accept a broad spectrum of submission formats.

11. Submission Permissions: Filmmaker teams can enter multiple projects in the same festival round.

12. Submission Restrictions: Once a film has been submitted to a particular edition, it cannot be re-submitted in subsequent ones.

13. Film Reviews: To request a film review, your film must have been submitted to the competition.

14. Official Selection: A submission does not automatically grant "Official Selection" status.

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