Feature Films
Once Upon a Time in Tokyo – Best Film & Best Actress Award For "Mai Nakano" (Japan)
One of the safest, most vital, cosmopolitan cities in the world, Tokyo also has the power to alienate individuals and suffocate them as they pursue their own desires. Over the course of 24 hours, five characters will make choices and face dilemmas as they try to cope with yet another day suffocating in such a world. Their lives will intersect as the story builds to a tragic climax for some and liberation for others.
Documentary Films
Springs Of Hope – Best Documentary Award (India)
Sevvoor village is located in Ramanathapuram district, the most driest part of Southern India. Ramanathapuram, known to be one of the wealthiest districts during the king’s rule is now facing a severe drinking water crisis. Kallis, one of the inhabitant of the village explains the plight of the people in Sevvoor village and how they source their everyday drinking and household water.
Web Series
THE HONEY TRAPPER – Best Web Series (United States)
After following her heart on a path that went awry, Leila returns to San Antonio fiery and determined to guide the reins of her honey-trapping business to a new level. With changes and growth come new challenges: a life-changing discovery of information withheld for years, an inquisitive new assistant, a suspiciously paranoid Charlie, a difficult client with arduous demands, and an unlikely work ally. This season Leila will be put to her own tests of trust and integrity. How will she choose? -Series created by: Felise Garcia
Short Films
HOMECOMING – Best Short Film Award (Philippines)
The movie centers on the Ibanag tribe and the corn farmers of the City of Ilagan, Isabela. The tribe leader Tatang has three kids but were separated when a big flood hit the area. The kids named Mario, Dario and Rico survived the flood but were saved by other families. Mario, the eldest became a doctor while Dario ended up as an engineer. The youngest Rico was not swept from afar by the flood so he stays in the tribe with his father. Before the death of Tatang, he was hopeful to see his two other sons. The family got reunited when a tragedy happened. The film stresses about family relationship despite the separation. Being proud of our roots despite the successes we’re enjoying was also tackled in the movie. Ilagan being the country’s corn capital, “Mammangi” shows the vast corn fields of the City of Ilagan and the close relationship between the Ibanag tribe and other corn farmers.