2017 AWARDS
GRAND JURY PRIZE $1,000 cash
Is SUMIYATI Going To Hell? ( سومياتي بتدخل النار؟ )
Saudi Arabia CALIFORNIA PREMIERE Narrative
dir. Meshal Al jaser
Layan a 7 years old Saudi Arabian girl asks her mother if their Indonesian maid is going to hell. trailer
Saudi Arabia CALIFORNIA PREMIERE Narrative
dir. Meshal Al jaser
Layan a 7 years old Saudi Arabian girl asks her mother if their Indonesian maid is going to hell. trailer
JURY PRIZES $500 cash each
It's Not What You Know
USA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PREMIERE Narrative
dir. Aaron Abrams, Carly Pope
A man shows up at a Los Angeles house party with a plan and a mysterious lunchbox, but things take a turn when he runs into his past.
USA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PREMIERE Narrative
dir. Aaron Abrams, Carly Pope
A man shows up at a Los Angeles house party with a plan and a mysterious lunchbox, but things take a turn when he runs into his past.
Moon Child
USA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PREMIERE Documentary
dir. James Mills, Travis Mauck, Alison Hersel
Vina Schmitt is a beautiful disaster.
USA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PREMIERE Documentary
dir. James Mills, Travis Mauck, Alison Hersel
Vina Schmitt is a beautiful disaster.
AUDIENCE AWARD $500 cash
Rising Sons
USA / Democratic Republic of the Congo SAN FRANCISCO PREMIERE Documentary
dir. Erin Heidenreich, Susan Saltz, Bristol Baughan
Redefining masculinity and ending the cycle of violence against women in “The Rape Capital of the World.” trailer/website
USA / Democratic Republic of the Congo SAN FRANCISCO PREMIERE Documentary
dir. Erin Heidenreich, Susan Saltz, Bristol Baughan
Redefining masculinity and ending the cycle of violence against women in “The Rape Capital of the World.” trailer/website
VANGUARD AWARDS
Recognition for films that push the boundaries of their genre
DOCUMENTARIES
Sherry
USA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PREMIERE Documentary
dir. Eliane Lima, Brad Hoffart, James Perley
The private life of Robert, a 75 years old gentleman from Orange County. Every day, Robert transforms himself into a living doll, Sherry. trailer
USA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PREMIERE Documentary
dir. Eliane Lima, Brad Hoffart, James Perley
The private life of Robert, a 75 years old gentleman from Orange County. Every day, Robert transforms himself into a living doll, Sherry. trailer
MUXES
USA Documentary
dir. Ivan Olita
In the indigenous communities around the town of Juchitán, the world is not divided simply into males and females. website
USA Documentary
dir. Ivan Olita
In the indigenous communities around the town of Juchitán, the world is not divided simply into males and females. website
Night Shift, Every Day
Switzerland US PREMIERE Documentary
dir. Livia Vonaesch
A 24-hour candy store in New York City becomes a refuge for two young artists seeking wisdom from the owner, an 84 year-old Iranian refugee who hasn't taken a night off in 43 years. trailer
Switzerland US PREMIERE Documentary
dir. Livia Vonaesch
A 24-hour candy store in New York City becomes a refuge for two young artists seeking wisdom from the owner, an 84 year-old Iranian refugee who hasn't taken a night off in 43 years. trailer
NARRATIVE
BACKSTORY
Germany SAN FRANCISCO PREMIERE Narrative
dir. Joschka Laukeninks
Everything we love, everything we learn, everything we build, everything we fear, will one day be gone.
Germany SAN FRANCISCO PREMIERE Narrative
dir. Joschka Laukeninks
Everything we love, everything we learn, everything we build, everything we fear, will one day be gone.
MUSIC VIDEOS
Shadows Of My Mind
Denmark CALIFORNIA PREMIERE Music Video
dir. Peter Harton
A department store worker has fallen madly in love with his co-worker…
Denmark CALIFORNIA PREMIERE Music Video
dir. Peter Harton
A department store worker has fallen madly in love with his co-worker…
Color Field
USA CALIFORNIA PREMIERE Narrative
dir. Daniel Stanush, Diego Chavez, Maddie Welch
“At the Spectre Institute, Our sensory enhancement programs are structured to help you exist at your full potential.” website
USA CALIFORNIA PREMIERE Narrative
dir. Daniel Stanush, Diego Chavez, Maddie Welch
“At the Spectre Institute, Our sensory enhancement programs are structured to help you exist at your full potential.” website
ANIMATION
The Absence of Eddy Table
Norway CALIFORNIA PREMIERE Animation
dir. Rune Spaans, Dave Cooper, John Erik Kaada
When Eddy meets a mysterious girl, he is forced to face his greatest fear and deepest longing: Will Eddy let desire devour him? trailer
Norway CALIFORNIA PREMIERE Animation
dir. Rune Spaans, Dave Cooper, John Erik Kaada
When Eddy meets a mysterious girl, he is forced to face his greatest fear and deepest longing: Will Eddy let desire devour him? trailer
Additional grants are provided to filmmakers who travel to the festival and participate in our Q&A sessions.