The 2015 edition of the Universe Multicultural Film Festival complete its 3 full day film screening and programs. This year, the UMFF screening 75 films from 28 countries, 12 screenplay finalists and two screenplay showcases; hosted 5 industry panels and 2 film maker mixers and one red carpet award ceremony with high standard performance art.
There were film maker delegations from China, Mexico, Japan, Russia and Hollywood. The part of VIPs are: Tracy Reiner; Richard Horowitz (Golden Global winner); David Hardly ( CA assembly ); Actress Miaomiao ( China), Yuichi Ito ( Japanese animator) ; Serita Stevens ( Emmy award) ，Daniel Kenneth， Erik Lundmark; Alex Chionetti; Mark Schaefer；Javier Palenzuela；and Kenneth Hughes; etc.
Two international films titled “Hiding Sword” and “ Shandong man in USA” were auditing actresses at the festival site.
The cultural theme is Qipao fashion show and 250+ people participated the competition and the winners were appearing at the red carpet; add more multicultural characters to the award ceremony.
The award completed list is here:
2015 Universe Multicultural Film Festival Award Winners
Award | Winner |
Grand Jury Prize - Best Feature | The Guide (Ukraine) |
Grand Jury Prize - Best Short | Letterbox (UK) |
Best Achievement in Directing | Albane Fioretti, Lou-Brice Leonard |
Best Actor in A Leading Role | Stanislav Boklan - The Guide (Ukraine) |
Best Actress in A Leading Role | Marie-Stephane Cattaneo - Head-to-Head (France) |
Best Screenplay | Rice Wine (China) |
Culture Heritage Film Award | Yi Girl Camellia (China) |
Achievement in Cultural Heritage | Nuoming huari |
Best Animated Film | Blue Eyes in Harbor Tale (Japan) |
Best Student Film - Feature | 196 (Russia) |
Best Student Film - Short | Me Buddy, Muhammad (Ireland) |
Best Documentary - Feature | Arctic Odyssey (France) |
Best Documentary - Short | Alegria - A Humanitarian Expedition (Switzerland) |
Best Educational Film | Number 7 (China) |
Best Mixed Media | Something Important (USA) |
Best Musical Film | The Lead Singer and Dancer and His Woman (China) |
Best Music Video | Tell Me (Slovenia) |
Best Children's Film | Hmong Kid (China) |
Screenplay Contest - 1st Prize | The Night Witches (UK) - Steven John Prowse |
Screenplay Contest - 2nd Prize | Grace (Canada) - Lynda Lemberg & Jeffrey Allen Russel |
Screenplay Contest - 3rd Prize | Didi, Bahini (USA) - Sandra Hunnicutt |
Best Qipao Show Artist | Mia Lee |
