Venice International Film Awards

Best Feature Film

• Winner: Amelie Fournier – The Painted Horizon
  A visually stunning tale of love and loss set against the backdrop of rural France.

• Winner: Ethan Blake – The Forgotten Melody
  A moving narrative about a musician’s journey to rediscover his passion.

Best Short Film

• Winner: Sara Novak – Moments Between
  A delicate exploration of fleeting connections and shared humanity.

• Winner: Dario Moretti – The Signal
  A suspenseful short capturing the tension of a mysterious message in a small town.

Best Documentary

• Winner: Nguyen Bao – Ripples of Change
  A heartfelt examination of environmental activism in Southeast Asia.

• Winner: Catherine Shaw – Beyond the Blue
  An inspiring dive into the lives of deep-sea explorers.

Best Animation

• Winner: Luca Tancredi – The Clockwork Bird
  A fantastical story of a mechanical bird seeking freedom.

• Winner: Rina Okabe – Wings of Memory
  A touching animated journey through a grandmother’s recollections.

Best Experimental Film

• Winner: Oliver Greer – Vortex
  A daring visual exploration of chaos and order in urban life.

• Winner: Anika Kohli – Illusions of Light
  A hypnotic blend of color, texture, and sound challenging perceptions.

• Winner: Samuel Reyes – Golden Reflections
  A masterful use of light and shadow in a tale of self-discovery.

• Winner: Elena Dubrovnik – Echoes of Frost
  Capturing the stark beauty of a snow-covered wilderness.

Best Cinematography

Best Director

• Winner: Lila Arvidsson – Threads of Destiny
  Recognized for her bold and visionary approach to filmmaking.

• Winner: Karim El-Sayed – The Oasis Within
  Honored for his skillful direction of a deeply emotional narrative.

Best Screenplay

Best Actor

• Winner: Jonathan Wells – The Paper Boat
  A story of childhood dreams and unbreakable friendships.

• Winner: Sophia Varga – Between Two Worlds
  A poignant narrative about identity and belonging.

• Winner: Maximiliano Ortega – The Long Road
  Praised for his raw portrayal of a man seeking redemption.

• Winner: Kenji Yamamoto – Silent Footsteps
  Lauded for his compelling performance as a detective haunted by his past.

Best Actress

• Winner: Nina Petrova – Shattered Wings
  Applauded for her transformative performance as a war survivor rebuilding her life.

• Winner: Jasmine Ahmed – The Hidden Path
  Celebrated for her powerful portrayal of a woman breaking societal norms.

• Winner: Fernando Gomez – The Fireflies’ Dance
  A visually enchanting tale that resonated deeply with viewers.

• Winner: Lucy Huang – Echoes of Spring
  A heartwarming story of hope and renewal loved by audiences worldwide.

Audience Choice Award

Lifetime Achievement Award

• Recipient: Isabelle Marchand
  Honored for her decades of contribution to global cinema and storytelling.

• Recipient: David Singh
  Recognized for his groundbreaking work in pushing the boundaries of cinematography.