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GLOBAL CINEMA SANTO DOMINGO
Winner: A Night with Adela, by Hugo Ruíz
With this award we want to highlight the talent of its director and his ability to surprise the viewer with a risky and impactful proposal. Technically it exceeds the budget limits. We must highlight other elements such as the performance of its leading actress and the powerful use of its soundtrack.
Special mention: 20.000 Species of Bees, by Estibaliz Urresola Solagure
It is surprising for its maturity and style that it is a First Feature. Current story that invites reflection from a perspective full of sensitivity and with a deep knowledge of the topics it addresses in different layers.
Winner: GUAPO´Y, by Sofía Paoli Thorne
A film about bodies that avoid forgetting the past of their land. In a bold montage that mixes wrinkled bodies with herbs capable of healing everything, Sofia Paolo Thorne makes us participate in the recovery and healing of a collective memory through Celsa. We congratulate the director for having created a film that breathes the same soul of her character: calm, sensible and with the right distance to let everything run at its own pace to reveal a very deep past, which can only be unmasked in the viewer. as the days or perhaps the years go by. Because the horrors of the dictatorship take time to gel and take time to surface.
Honorable Mention: The Photographer of 40, by Erika Santelices and Orlando Barría
For the presentation and research he does of the topic he presents.
Winner: “The Steak” by Kiarash Dadgar
The winning short is a cinematographic triumph that invites reflection on the myth of security, it is a work that leaves its mark. For its universality, capacity for presence over time and current relevance. In just 8 minutes and without saying a single word, the short film has the ability to show us the tragedy of war, and how quickly our lives can change. While at the same time maintaining visual execution and sound engineering of the highest level. The jury has selected “The Steak” by Kiarash Dadgar as the winning short film.
Honorable Mention: “Honeycomb”, by Haider Hussain
This film illuminates the contradictions of the human condition without judging it. Its impeccable treatment of the conflict shows a main character with various nuances visible from the first minutes of the short film, accompanied by a main performance that steals every minute of presence. Likewise its ability to show us visually impressive moments that serve as an introduction to its director's style. For this reason, the jury has decided to give a special mention to “Honeycomb” by Haider Hussain.
Winner: “Ña Jacinta” (Jacinta), by Sandra Flecha
Highlighting the daily struggles for water access around the world, this powerful and well-executed narrative depicts the positive and negative effects of too little and too much. As we follow Jacinta's journey to collect drinking water, we are immediately touched by her independence and agility, but quickly remind us that no matter how old and capable we become, we will always do better if we take care of each other. Conveying a message of awareness, community and resilience, it is an honor for us to present the Santo Domingo Film Festival – Best Global Short Film 2024 award to Ña Jacinta.
Honorable Mention: “Company” (Company), by María Salafranca
We give an honorable mention to Compañía, by María Salafranca, for her look, her treatment of the subject portrayed, and her good judgment when choosing her character, which denotes the sensitivity and particular curiosity of its director.
Winner: Broken, by Farzaneh Omidvarnia.
We are honored to award BROKEN the award for Best Animated Short Film. Curiosity, good work and attention to detail uniquely combine to form a powerful story that sheds light on the impact of conflict on the human condition. Day after day, we see global conflicts and often do not realize that lives have changed forever. The charm, charisma, and carefully choreographed scenes throughout this short film connected us deeply to the characters and the story in a way that makes the lesson learned that much more impactful.
Honorable Mentions: Anamorphose, by João Rodrigues and El Faro, by Mauricio Esparza and Luis Angel Esparza.
We are pleased to announce that we have selected two exceptional short films to receive Honorable Mention in the animation category.
“Anamorphose”, an amazing stop motion short film, has captured our attention for its impeccable technical quality. The ability to bring the animation to life in every frame and the attention to detail in the execution of this technique have left a lasting impression on the jury.
"The lighthouse", a captivating work of 2D animation, has been chosen for the powerful message it conveys and the shocking emotions it provokes. Specifically, the scene in which the protagonist dives into the sea and is dragged by the waves has left us breathless. The palpable sense of anguish she managed to convey is testament to the creators' mastery of evoking genuine emotions through animation.
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