Showcase of the best FILMS in the world today.
Audience Award:
Best Adventure Film: GIRLS RIDING HIGH
Best Crime Film: TURNCOAT
Best Fantasy Film: WAKING CONUNDRUM
Best New Media Film: STAR WARS: HEIR TO THE EMPIRE
Best Thriller Film: THE INTERNET OF EVERYTHING
Individual Film Awards:
Best Cinematography: Artem Savitckii (GIRLS RIDING HIGH)
Best Direction: Dale Leon, Alyssa-Rose Hunter (WAKING CONUNDRUM)
Best Editing: Jason Montgomery (TURNCOAT)
Best Overall Performances (STAR WARS: HEIR TO THE EMPIRE)
Best Screenplay: John Hunter, Yusuf Begg (THE INTERNET OF EVERYTHING)
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GIRLS RIDING HIGH, 26min., USA
Directed by Katrin York
Set in the wild expanse of Alaska, “Girls Riding High” follows 19-year-old mountain biker Lucy Hankins as she leads young girls through the breathtaking Kenai Mountain Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area. This inspiring documentary captures their grueling 25-mile overnight bike trip, showcasing how high-adrenaline sports can be a powerful tool for transformation. In a state grappling with the highest youth addiction rates and a national mental health crisis affecting teens, especially girls, Lucy’s program, inspired by the Icelandic model, demonstrates how adventure and nature can build confidence, resilience, and grit. “Girls Riding High” offers a moving portrait of how one individual’s passion can ignite profound change in their community and inspire a brighter future for Alaska’s youth.
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WAKING CONUNDRUM, 11min., Canada
Directed by Dale Loon, Alyssa-Rose Hunter
Waking up in a room with a ceiling that seems to never end. A man struggles with his memory of recent events but remembers everything else from the past. The man meets a woman and brings him down to great disbelief and shock that shakes every atom in his body. A scheme is planned to escape this room. But is the plan for real?
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THE INTERNET OF EVERYTHING, 8min., Canada
Directed by Yusuf Begg
In a world where every click, swipe, and search is harvested, Bill, a paranoid middle-aged man, becomes increasingly alarmed by the intrusive reach of technology. As devices seem to predict his every move, Bill’s paranoia grows, and he devises a plan to disconnect from the digital grid entirely.
https://enfant-terrible.xyz/the-internet-of-everything/
https://www.instagram.com/enfantterrible2024/
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STAR WARS: HEIR TO THE EMPIRE, 14min., UK
Directed by Damien Valentine
Han Solo, Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian arrive at Sluis Van for a much needed break. Instead, they walk into Grand Admiral Thrawn’s massive assault on the shipyards. The Millenium Falcon and Rogue Squadron are all that stand between the defenseless New Republic ships and the approaching Imperial fleet.
http://codedtransmission.com/htte/
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TURNCOAT, 28min., South Korea
Directed by Jason Montgomery
A shrewd merciless crime boss must investigate the scene of his brother’s assassination for answers, revenge, and to avoid the same fate.
https://www.facebook.com/turncoattheshortfilm
https://www.instagram.com/turncoattheshortfilm/
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Action/Adventure Film & Screenplay Festival 