Winning films will now be put forward for selection for the BAFTAs and Oscars.
The 20th Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival (Sept 16-21) has announced its award winners with Argentinian director Santiago ‘Bou’ Grasso winning the Animated Grand Prix for Padre (Father) and Us filmmaker Jennifer Reeder winning the Brief Grand Prix for A Million Miles Away.
The awards showcased both established and emerging talent, with the jury watching 219 short films in three days to determine the winning selection in 13 categories.
The jury presented the Animation Grand Prix to Padre and commented: “A powerful and poignant film which channels the spirit of Argentina’s missing to the world’s consciousness through subtle and haunting performance.”
Reeder was praised for her “imaginative and multi-layered approach to the film form, achieving depth and authenticity in both script and performance”.
The animation jury also gave a special mention to Chris Landreth for his short film Subconscious Password, which it said...
The 20th Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival (Sept 16-21) has announced its award winners with Argentinian director Santiago ‘Bou’ Grasso winning the Animated Grand Prix for Padre (Father) and Us filmmaker Jennifer Reeder winning the Brief Grand Prix for A Million Miles Away.
The awards showcased both established and emerging talent, with the jury watching 219 short films in three days to determine the winning selection in 13 categories.
The jury presented the Animation Grand Prix to Padre and commented: “A powerful and poignant film which channels the spirit of Argentina’s missing to the world’s consciousness through subtle and haunting performance.”
Reeder was praised for her “imaginative and multi-layered approach to the film form, achieving depth and authenticity in both script and performance”.
The animation jury also gave a special mention to Chris Landreth for his short film Subconscious Password, which it said...
- 9/22/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
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