Showcase of the best FILMS in the world today.
Audience Award Winners:
Best Short Film: BENJAMIN FELIKSDAL, THE LIFE STORY OF A DUTCH DANCE MASTER
Best Sound & Music: THE SONG OF THE SOLEMN SWAN
Best Direction: WAWA BY THE OCEAN
Best Performances: MEMORIES OF FUTURE PAST
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WAWA BY THE OCEAN, 5min., USA
Directed by Ryan Walker Page
A dance narrative that explores inner and outer landscapes—emphasizing the overlap of pain, sensuality, and joy.
WATCH HERE – The audience feedback video of the film!
MEMORIES OF FUTURE PAST, 9min., USA
Directed by Dale Andree, Claudio Marcotulli
Giving voice to the Everglades through the generational presence of past, present, and future.
WATCH HERE – The audience feedback video of the film!
THE SONG OF THE SOLEMN SWAN, 2min., Canada
Directed by Aiden McMahon
Shot in Montreal, Quebec, The Song of the Solemn Swan captures a performer’s struggles with having to take everything so seriously.
WATCH HERE – The audience feedback video of the film!
BENJAMIN FELIKSDAL, THE LIFE STORY OF A DUTCH DANCE MASTER, 46min., Netherlands
Directed by Roland Gaedtgens
The inspiring journey of Benjamin Feliksdal began in a humble yet determined manner. At the tender age of just six, he discovered his calling in the world of dance. His talent quickly caught the attention of none other than Sonja Gaskell, an iconic figure in the Dutch dance scene. Under her tutelage, Benjamin blossomed into a talented dancer with a passion for expression and movement.
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WATCH HERE – The audience feedback video of the film!
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