Motivation of the jury: "A coming of age story that is beautiful and brave and transfers its audience to a time and place that we have all known many times before. Only this time the perspective is different. A historical drama with timeless brilliance."

Motivation of the jury: "A colorful explosion with energetic storytelling skills that asks key questions on the social circumstances that defines the environment of an upbringing. "Una Noche" contrasts the dreams of another world with the complexity of parting from a family and a society built to take care of those who have nothing. The excellence in the script, the flawless acting from streetcasted amateurs and the totally jawdropping third act that pushes the story into heightened intensity makes this a film truly deserving of more eyes than a festival crowd."

Motivation of the jury: "For creating a cinematic world with powerful emotional depth, etched into the mind of the spectator."

Motivation of the jury: "For a stylistic visual odyssey with a personal tone and artistic ambition that shows great promise for the future."

Motivation of the jury: "This film has that rare visual quality that makes us leave the safe position of watching our history from a distance. Even in a landscape of war, the images are rich, sensual and beautiful. The beauty of this film is no stylistic exercise but the way to reveal the complexity of life itself. The award goes to a historical drama with a powerful and contemporary imagery."

Motivation of the jury: "As with all great scores this music works in beautiful harmony with the film's visual language. This talented composer is often labeled as a "neo-classical", and though utilizing a simple set-up of piano and strings, the score builds into something ultimately fresh and powerful."

Motivation of the jury: "Setting us in the perfect time and place for a story where a small con is turned into a brilliant, shocking and often hilarious allegory for the American dream gone all very, very wrong."

Motivation of the jury: "With surprising twists and with a humorous and touching energy, this short film delivers a complete story of hope and compassion. Everything comes together, acting, cinematography, and even the unexpected musical number. We have great hopes for this accomplished one man band."

Project: "Unga Sophie Bell" - Motivation of the jury: "A moving and relevant story by a director that has already proved herself with a sure sense of style and suspense."

Project: "Cayuco"