Awards 2024

Presenting the winners of the 2024 Venice International Film Awards.

Best Feature Film

Winner: Emily Wright – Whispers of the Tide
A poignant story of resilience and hope set in a coastal village grappling with climate change.

Winner: Carlos Mendes – Beneath the Same Sky
A heartfelt tale of two families navigating cultural differences and finding common ground.

Best Short Film

Winner: Liam Chen – Shadows in the Alley
A gripping short that uncovers hidden lives in urban backstreets.

Winner: Ana García – The Red Ribbon
A touching narrative about a girl’s journey to reconnect with her heritage.

Best Documentary

Winner: Amara Singh – Voices of the Amazon
An urgent exploration of indigenous activism in the Amazon rainforest.

Winner: Jean-Pierre Morel – Through the Glacier’s Eye
A visually stunning chronicle of the melting glaciers and their ecological impact.

Best Animation

Winner: Sophia Lee – The Last Firefly
A magical adventure following a firefly’s quest to save its habitat.

Winner: Yuki Tanaka – Dreaming in Petals
A poetic animated film about the ephemeral beauty of life.

Best Experimental Film

Winner: Elena Ivanov – Fragments of Silence
An abstract piece exploring memory and soundscapes.

Winner: Marcus Lutz – Disrupted Horizons
A visually provocative examination of urban decay.

Best Cinematography

Winner: Haruto Matsumoto – Echoes of the Desert
Masterful cinematography capturing the haunting beauty of vast desert landscapes.

Winner: Clara Rodriguez – A Symphony of Lights
A visually immersive journey through urban nightlife.

Best Director

Winner: Nina Alvarez – The Golden Thread
Celebrated for her powerful storytelling and compelling direction.

Winner: Rajesh Khanna – Silent Echo
Recognized for his innovative approach to narrative filmmaking.

Best Screenplay

Winner: Lucas White – A Thousand Paper Cranes
A deeply moving script about healing and reconciliation.

Winner: Eva Muller – In the Shadow of the Clocktower
A suspenseful story blending history and mystery.

Best Actor

Winner: Daniel Hart – Windswept
Applauded for his raw and emotional portrayal of a grieving father.

Winner: Ali Hassan – Crossing Bridges
Commended for his heartfelt performance as a man confronting his past.

Best Actress

Winner: Isabella Conti – The Silent Room
Celebrated for her nuanced and layered performance as a woman rediscovering her voice.

Winner: Mira Patel – Where the River Bends
Praised for her compelling portrayal of resilience in the face of loss.

Audience Choice Award

Winner: Tomás Ruiz – The Lantern’s Glow
A heartwarming film beloved by audiences for its universal themes of love and hope.

Winner: Lila Baker – Harvest Moon
A touching tale of community and perseverance that captivated viewers.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Recipient: Franco Rossi
Honored for his outstanding contributions to European cinema and storytelling.

Recipient: Margaret Johnson
Celebrated for her pioneering work in documentary filmmaking over five decades.