Documentary & Short
International Movie Award is an international film festival located
in Jakarta, Indonesia. In its fourth year this festival received 214
films for this year. The festival that focusing on documentary and
short chose Bastion of the Giants directed by Sumesh Lekhi as its
Best Film.
The announcement was made in Manggala Wanabakti
building, on the Awards Ceremony of International Film Festival
celebrating International Day of Peace and was attended by Minister
of Environment and Forestry; Siti Nurbaya Bakar, Minister of
Communication and Information; Rudiantara, Minister of Public Works
and Housing; Basuki Hadimuljono, Liy Wahid, The King and Queens of
all Indonesia, Filmmakers from various parts of the world, local
actresses and actors, activists and artists.
Before choosing its Best Film, this festival
has received 214 films this year and has chosen the candidates to
win.
Here are the nominations for Best Film in
Documentary & Short International Movie Awards:
Bastion of the Giants, directed by Sumesh Lekhi
Forgiveness, directed by Rima Irani
Four Journeys, directed by Teresa Mular
Home Sick, directed by Joanne and Jim Savio
Journey to a Miracle: Freedom from Insulin, directed by Ted Kay
Krusing America, directed by Linda Kruse
Sunflowers, directed by Quek Shio Chuan
The Eve, directed by Luca Machnich
The Landscape Within, directed by Andrea Capranico
Finally, the judges chose Sumesh Lekhi’s film
to bring home the title of Best Film. Bastion of the Giants tells
the story about protecting elephants. This film wins because how the
story is told mixed with shots and good music makes this film
different from other documentaries.
This festival is working together with other
international film festival; International Film Festival for Peace,
Inspiration and Equality, World Humanitarian Awards, International
Tourism Awards and International Film and Competition.
This festival is organized in collaboration
between People’s Creative Council, The Ministry of Environment and
Forestry, Russian Culture Centre, World Film Council, i-Hebat
International Volunteers, Radio Republic of Indonesia (RRI). |