2024 Winners

Narrative Short Films Winner: Clara Matthews Film: Whispers of Tomorrow 

A poignant drama about a young woman navigating the struggles of living with a terminally ill parent while trying to maintain her own sense of hope and future.

Narrative Feature Films Winner: Amira Hassan Film: Echoes of the Past 

A historical drama that explores the untold stories of a group of women who fought for freedom during a revolution in an unnamed country, revealing the personal sacrifices they made in the process.

Documentary Short Films Winner: Maria Lopez Film: City of Resilience 

A short documentary about the daily lives of women in a war-torn city, focusing on their resilience and determination to maintain normalcy in the face of overwhelming adversity.

Documentary Feature Films Winner: Anika Zhang Film: Silent Voices 

A deeply moving documentary that follows a group of female activists fighting for gender equality in rural China, showcasing their courage in a society that traditionally suppresses their voices.

Experimental Films Winner: Lena Kim Film: Fragments of Perception 

An abstract and visually striking experimental film that explores the concept of memory and perception through a series of fragmented, non-linear vignettes.

Animated Films Winner: Yuki Nakamura Film: Dreams of the Willow 

A beautifully crafted 3D animated feature about a magical forest and the journey of a young girl who must save it from destruction, blending folklore with environmental activism.