Best International Film Nominees 2018

We have always been proud to support international filmmakers and each year we are increasingly impressed with the quality of films submitted. This year we have decided to introduce the Best International Film award.

FOR SALE

A woman named Naghmeh moves to Tehran to sell her baby but can she go through with her choice…. 

Director / Writer / Producer – Ali Banaiyan
Iran

DENISE

Denise is a teenager obsessed by what people think of her. Aware of being constantly observed by a camera, she exposes herself to the viewer in a fierce and provocative way. 

Writer / Director – Rossella Inglese
Producers – Federico Lami & Massimiliano Zanin
Italy

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ZERO MM

A story of a group of homeless children and their struggles with life but also their hopes for the future.

Writer / Director – Semaa Samir
Baghdad University, College of Fine Arts, Iraq

TWO BALLOONS

Two adventurous lemurs navigate their dirigibles halfway around the world to a place where happenstance and fate threaten to disrupt their reunion.

Writer / Director / Producer – Mark C. Smith
Animator – Teresa Drilling
USA

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THE TRAIN

A person riding a flying bicycle in the sky, full of happiness. However a more sinister reality is at work. 

Director – Javad Matouri
Producer – Mohamad Amin Hamedani
Iran