Members of the jury & organizing committee
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The video of awards ceremony HWTIFF2021
By Janie .H Nov 12,2021
On November 12,2021, Hollywood IWAA held an
online awards ceremony for Hollywood Women
-Themed I international Film Festival 2021 at 10
a.m. EST. Judges,awards presenters and a part
of the award-winning filmmakers attended the
online ceremony from around the world.
“Love and peace, wisdom and power, are the key
words of this festival,”said Margaret Sha,the
president of the festival organizing committee.
In addition to the “main competition”section,the
festival has added two sections,“Special Care”
and “My Perspective”,to encourage filmmakers
to care about life on earth and the disadvantag
-ed,while encouraging female filmmakers to think
independently and pay attention to the wider
world and life. “As a creator, you must grow tall enough in mind and spirit so that you can look down on the world from the clouds, but at the same time,keep your feet on solid ground and not separate
yourself from the ordinary life.“Margaret Sha hopes to expand women‘s voices globally through the festival
and promote the progress of women-themed films and
women filmmakers in general.
Hollywood IWAA has invited Giovanna to host the
awards ceremony. Giovanna is the CEO of Heart of
Hollywood,a jury member of HWTIFF2021.
Currently,the video of the awards ceremony is being edited and the winners list will be announced as the awards-ceremony video comes out.
Awards List of HWTIFF 2021
---List of shortlisted films---
List of shortlisted films (features)
1,Devika
By Jibin George James
From India
2, Medusa
By Sophie Levy
From France
3,ILLUSION
By sylvain b boayaga
From Cameroon
4，Placebo
Leila Salakhatdinova, Marcel Makhmutov
From Russian Federation
5,Run Shunzi
By Chunliang zhao
From China
6,About A Women
By Mariano Turek, Luján Loioco
From Argentina
7,Emigrated
By Alexander Castro
From Colombia
8, Outburst
By Marcio Venturi
From Brazil
List of shortlisted films (documentaries)
9, Catherine’s Kindergarten
By Kaye Cleave, and James Daggett
From Australia
10，WOMEN ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAMERA,
From Iran, Islamic Republic of
11, A HIDDEN STAR
By Mary Elizabeth Gentle, and Alia Tarraf
From United States
12，Here all the seats Are Vacant
By Shiva Sanjari
From Iran, Islamic Republic of
List of shortlisted films (short films)
13,The Perfect picture
By Hala El Kouch
From Lebanese
14, An Evening with Ellen
By Pamela
From United States
15，Always smiling
By Andrea Azzetti
From Italy
16, Fed up students
By Catherine Bernard
From Belgium
17,DOG TAG
By Dianna Zhang，Eason Wang
From United states
18，Step into the river
By Ma Weijia
From China
19, Mermaid on board
By Mirko Stoparf
From Norway
20, Father‘s Funeral
By Kong lizhen
From China
21,Being Me in the Current America…
By Dmae Roberts
From United States
22, Anita
By Sushma Khadepaun
From India
23，MAGGIE
By Peachanda DuBose
From United States
24，La Casita de la Mariposa
By Samantha Ferrand
From United States
25，Lock the Door
By Crystal E Green
From United States
26， Dead Sea
By Shaked Shilo
From United States
--- “Film Excellence” ---
Long film
1， Always smiling
By Andrea Azzetti
From Italy
2，A hidden star
By Mary Elizabeth Gentle, Alia Tarraf
From United States
3，Here all the seats Are Vacant
By Shiva Sanjari
From Iran, Islamic Republic of
Short film
4，Being Me in the Current America……
By Dmae Roberts
From United states
5，Fed up students
By Catherine Bernard
From Belgium
6，Step into the river
By Ma Weijia
From China
7，An Evening with Ellen
By Pamela Biery
From United States
8，La Casita de la Mariposa
By Samantha Ferrand
From United States
9，Lock the Door
By Crystal E Green
From United States
10， Dead Sea
By Shaked Shilo
From United States
Unit
--- “special care”---
Unit “Special Care”
Best film nomination
1，Emigrated
By Alexander Castro
From Colombia
2，Devika
By Jibin George James
From India
Best film and Best director
Best film
“Devika”
By Jibin George James
From India
Best director
Jibin George James
“Devika”
From India
Best actress ,Best actor and Best producer
Best actress
Athira Madhav
“Devika”
From India
Best actor
Maanav
“Devika”
From India
Best producer
S.Sarangapani
“Devika”
From India
Best new filmmaker
Alexander Castro
” Emigrated“
From Colombi
Unit
---“MY PERPECTIVE”---
Unit “My Perpective”
Best short film nominee list
Best film nomination
1，Dog Tag
By Dianna Zhang, and Eason Wang
From United States
2,Anita
By Sushma Khadepaun
From India
3，Being Me In The Current America……
By Dmae Roberts
From United States
4，Fed up students
By Catherine Bernard
From Belgium
Best film and Best director
Best film
Dog Tag
By Dianna Zhang, and Eason Wang
From United States
Best director
Dianna Zhang, and Eason Wang
"Dog Tag"
From United States
Best actress and best actor
Best actor
（vacancy）
Best actress
Shareen Jacobs
“Being Me In The Current America…... ”
from United States
Best producers
Best producer
Wei Zheng
（"DOG TAG"）
from United States
Best producer
Dmae Roberts
“Being Me In The Current America… ...”
From United States
Best new filmmaker
Best new filmmaker
Catherine Bernard
"Fed up students"
From Belgium
—-MAIN COMPETITION—-
Main Competition
（Features）
Best film nomination
1，Run Shunzi
By Chunliang Zhao
From China
2，About A Women
By Mariano Turek, Luján Loioco
Fom Argentina
Best film
Best film
About A Women
By Mariano Turek， Luján Loioco
From Argentina
Best director nomination
1,Chunliang Zhao
"Run Shunzi"
From China
2, Mariano Turek, Luján Loioco
"About A Women"
From Argentina
Best director
Best director
Mariano Turek, Luján Loioco
"About A Women"
From Argentina
Best actor and best actress nomination
Best actor nomination
1，Lei Fan
"Run Shunzi”
From China
2，Arnaud Valois
“Medusa"
From France
Best actress nomination
1，Maria Soldi
"About A Women”
From Argentina
2，Yuan Xu
“Run Shunzi”
From China
Best actor and best actress
Best actor
Lei Fan
in ”Run Shunzi”
From China
Best actress
1，Maria Soldi
“About A Women“
From Argentina
Best supporting actor and actress
Best supporting actor
Haodong Zhou
”Run Shunzi”
From China
Best supporting actress
Anamaria Vartolomei
“Medusa”
From France
---Short film---
Best film nominees
1,Father‘s Funeral“
By Kong Lizhen
From China
2, MAGGIE
By Peachanda DuBose
From United States
3, Mermaid On Board
By Mirko Stopar
From Norway
Best film
MAGGIE
By Peachanda DuBose
From United States
Best actor,Best actress, Best director
Best director
Peachanda DuBose
“MAGGIE”
From United States
Best actress
Sabrina Macchi
“Mermaid On Board ”
From Norway
Best actor
（Vacancy）
—— Documentary —-
Best film nominees
1,Women on both side of camare
By Mahshad Afshar
From Iran, Islamic Republic of
2,Catherine’s Kindergarten
By Kaye Cleave, and James Daggett
From Australia
Best film
Women on both side of camera
By Mahshad Afshar
From Iran, Islamic Republic of
Best director nominees
1,Mahshad Afshar
"Women on both side of camera"
From Iran, Islamic Republic of
2, Kaye Cleave, and James Daggett
"Catherine’s Kindergarten"
From Australia
Best director
Mahshad Afshar
"Women on both side of camare"
From Iran, Islamic Republic of
Best producer
Mahshad Afshar
"Women on both side of camera)
From Iran, Islamic Republic of
Marc Baschet
Producer/photographer
Sefi Carmel
Producer/Composer
Renee Beaulieu
Director/producer
Ashish Wagh
Producer/Director
Guy Renardeau
Composer/Producer
Geoff Browne
Director/Screenwriter
David Thomas
Composer/Producer
Margaret Sha
Director/Writer/producer
Giovanna Salas
Producer/Filmmakerconsultant
B.K Coposky
Producer/Writer
Nov 12,2021
Hollywood Women-themed International Film Festival
Icy Lee
Film Finance Consultant
Nikki Bevely Bohm
Director/Producer
“Peace and love,
wisdom and power,
are the key words
of the Film Festival 2021！”
-- Margaret Sha，Chairman of The Hollywood
Women-Themed International Film Festival 2021
HOLLYWOOD IWAA
HOLLYWOOD IWAA
“I can't wait for
watching the movies in
finalists!“ Winners list will be
announced soon! ”
Stay tuned!
----- Giovanna Salas of
the Host of the awards ceremony
of Hollywood Women-Themed
International Film Festival 2021
Margaret Sha
Chairman of HWIFF 2021
Giovanna Salas
Host of awards ceremony
of HWTIFF 2021
The Hollywood Women-Themed International Film Festival is organized by the Hollywood International Women Arts Alliance ltd.
The goal of the film festival is to encourage filmmakers to use films to pay attention to the living conditions of women， at the same time, to encourage and support women filmmakers to express their opinions and bring different thinking and voices to the world through movies.
Love and peace, wisdom and strength are the key words of the Hollywood female-themed film festival 2021
“Shortlisted Film”
"Excellent Films”
Unit
“Special Care”
Unit
“My Perspective”
MAIN COMPETITION
Feature
Documentary
Short Film
Link of Laurel Center
https://filmfreeway.com/laurels/59922/HollywoodWomenThemesInternationalFilmFestival
Hollywood IWAA International Film Festival Chinese Awards
Hollywood IWAA International Film Festival Chinese Awards
The award ceremony for the Chinese Film Unit of the Hollywood IWAA International
Film Festival was held grandly on December 21 in Wyndham Garden Chinatown
NYC. This marks the first year that the festival has introduced a Chinese film category,
aiming to highlight the unique position and contribution of Chinese-language cinema
in the global film industry. The festival is dedicated to recognizing outstanding
achievements in Chinese-language films while fostering global exchange and
collaboration in the film and cultural industries. As one of the most influential
international film festivals worldwide, the 2024 Hollywood IWAA International Film
Festival not only focuses on showcasing cinematic artistry but also emphasizes cross-
cultural interaction and collaboration within the film industry. This year’s Chinese
Film Unit is hosted by Hello China and organized by Hello China Media.
The establishment of the Chinese Film Unit carries significant cultural and artistic
importance. It seeks to elevate Chinese-language cinema onto the global stage, paving
the way for broader access to international markets. As globalization deepens, cinema,
as a cross-cultural art form, has become a vital bridge for communication and
exchange between nations.
This unit provides an essential platform for showcasing Chinese-language films,
enabling audiences worldwide to better understand and appreciate cinematic works
from China and other Chinese-speaking regions. Through these films, viewers can
gain an in-depth understanding of China’s rich history, culture, social transformations,
and humanistic values. This effort not only propels Chinese-language films into the
international arena but also enhances global understanding and appreciation of
Chinese culture.
Furthermore, such a platform creates greater opportunities for filmmakers to connect
and collaborate with creators from diverse cultural backgrounds, broadening their
horizons and enriching their creative inspiration. Film, as a multifaceted art form,
thrives on the incorporation and fusion of diverse cultural elements. Through
interactions with international filmmakers and audiences, Chinese-language cinema
can absorb external creativity and perspectives, better understand global film trends,
and improve its artistic quality and market competitiveness.
The IWAA Chinese Film Award promotes the mutual penetration and integration of
Chinese and foreign cultures, contributing to the prosperity of the global film industry.
As more Chinese-language films gain international exposure, the position and voice
of Chinese filmmakers on the global cinematic stage are steadily rising, making a
positive contribution to the diversity of world film culture.
This initiative not only provides an international platform for Chinese-language
filmmakers but also presents global audiences with a more diverse and enriching
cinematic experience, fostering mutual understanding and collaboration within the
global film industry.
At this year’s festival, Beyond the Clouds won the Special Jury Prize, and actress
Hai Qing was honored as Best Actress. The film was recently selected for the
prestigious "Five One Project" Award for Outstanding Works, part of China’s 17th
Spiritual Civilization Construction initiative. This recognition underscores the film’s
artistic value and its profound social and cultural impact. Meanwhile, Tan Chui Mui,
director of Barbarian Invasion, was awarded Best Female Director for the Chinese
Film Award. Her film is scheduled for screening at a campus film festival in New
York next year, offering students and audiences a valuable opportunity to engage with
Chinese cinema and its portrayal of societal change.
Audiences will not only enjoy films from diverse cultural backgrounds but also delve
into the ideas and emotions embedded within Chinese-language cinema. For
enthusiasts of Chinese-language films, this event represents a unique opportunity for
cultural immersion. At the same time, it provides a gateway for broader audiences to
appreciate these films, thereby promoting the recognition and dissemination of
Chinese-language cinema on the international stage.
组委会特别奖 Director导演：郑大圣、杨瑾
我本是高山 Beyond the Clouds Da Sheng Zheng, Jin Yang
最佳女演员 Best Actress Qing Hai
我本是高山Beyond the Clouds ——海清
华语片单元获奖名单
最佳短片 Best Short Film Enchi Zhang
The Horse The Dream 张恩弛
最佳纪录片 Best Documentary Leiming Guan
Ethereal Odyssey: The Tibetan Tapestry of Eternity 神游藏源 关雷溟
最佳酷儿电影 Best Queer Film
Reunion Dinner 团圆饭
最佳制片人 Best Producer Yilin Xing
End of Summer 夏日再见 邢易霖
Best Female Director 最佳女性导演 Cuimei Chen
The Barbarians Invade野蛮人入侵 陈翠梅
Best Screenwriter最佳编剧 Andy Yi Li
AFTER SUNSET DAWN ARRIVES Andy Yi Li
Best Editing最佳剪辑 Xiaoru Li
Xiao Xiao Back Home 潇潇回家 李潇儒
Best Music Video 最佳MV Huxinya Wang
The Shape of Water 水形物语