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Winners of LA Art Film Fest

LA Art Film Fest is an IMDb qualifying seasonal competition and an annual screening event that takes place with live screenings in the vibrant heart of Hollywood, specifically at the iconic Marilyn Monroe Theatre of the esteemed Lee Strasberg Institute.



Every year, the nominees and winners of the festival are showcased through a series of live events held in the theatre, allowing audiences to experience the films in an immersive setting. Additionally, to reach a broader audience and adapt to modern viewing habits, the festival also streams screenings online through the LA Art Film Institute's digital platform.



This dual approach ensures that art films, which often struggle to find a mainstream audience, receive the recognition and appreciation they deserve from film enthusiasts around the globe. The fest is dedicated to the discovery, promotion, and screening of art films spanning all genres, styles, and cultural backgrounds from every corner of the world. The competition not only awards but also recognizes film projects and artists who are innovatively pushing the boundaries of storytelling across a diverse array of genres, including drama, documentary, animation, experimental, and more. This inclusivity fosters a rich tapestry of artistic expression and showcases the unique voices of filmmakers who may otherwise remain underrepresented in the industry.


It is with great pleasure for our dedicated team to announce the latest seasonal winners of the international competition. This announcement is not just a recognition of individual talent, but it also highlights the collective effort of countless artists, producers, and visionaries who contribute to the vibrant world of art cinema. The winners represent a diverse array of backgrounds, styles, and narratives, all contributing to the rich dialogue that art films can inspire within society and culture. 


Here are the winners: 


Best Narrative Feature & Best Director

People

Directors: Maciej Ślesicki & Filip Hillesland



Best Documentary Feature

Stella Stevens: The Last Starlet

Director: Andrew Stevens




Best Narrative Short 

714

Director: Alexander Chard



Honorable Mention Short 

Massacre of the Innocents

Director: SaraKlara Hellström



Best Short Documentary 

Disability in Focus

Director: Allan Wasserman



Best Indie Film

Night of mirrors (Noche de espejos)

Director: Héctor Faver



Best Student Film 

Pure Blue

Director: Justin Stapleton



Best Feature Animation

LUDA

Director: Vick WANG



Best Short Animation

The EKSPATS - We're Going to Africa

Director: Ron Myrick



Best Experimental 

Blue Desert

Director: Michelle Manxue Ma



Best Environmental Docu

River Canoe Project

Directors: Robert Lester & Neil Larson



Honorable Mention Indie Short 

The Desert Here and the Desert Far Away - #1 The Long Tongues

Director: Paul Segers



Best Sci-Fi

115

Director: Dave Huynh Macon



Honorable Mention Sci-Fi

Missing Anna

Director: Min Jian



Honorable Mention Student Film

Larger Than Life; A Love Letter from Sha'ar HaNegev

Director: Paden Eugene Flaster



Best Comedy 

It ain't a hard question

Director: Gabriela Ivette Sandoval Torres



Best First Time Filmmaker

Arjun Chakravarthy ( Journey of an Unsung Champion )

Director: Vikrant Rudra



Best Actor

Alexander Chard

714



Honorable Mention Actor

Sencere Lawrence

Breakfast



Best Actress

Zhang Xin Yu

Don't Forget Me



Best Cinematographer 

Xinlun Han

TU HUA



Honorable Mention Cinematographer

Miroslav Wycka

One Life




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