BEST SHORT
GRAND: “Drone Strike”: Chris Richmond, UK, 2013
First: “Chef de Muete (Herd Leader)”: Chloé Robichaud, Canada, 2012
Tie for First with: “Dotty”: Mick Andrews and Brett O’Gorman, New Zealand. 2012
BEST FEATURE:
GRAND: “TORN”: Jeremiah Birnbaum, Pakistan and USA, 2012
First: “41”: Glenn Triggs, Australia, 2012
Tie for First with: “Hank and Asha”: James E. Duff, USA, 2012
BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY:
GRAND: “Death Metal Angola”: Jeremy Xido, Angola and USA, 2012
First: “My Life According to Sam”: Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine, USA, 2013
Tie for First with: “Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia”: Nicholas D. Wrathall, USA, 2013
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT:
GRAND: “Who Shot Rock And Roll”: Steven Kochones, USA, 2012
First: “The Rider And The Storm”: Bryn Mooser and David Darg, USA, 2013
BEST COMEDY SHORT:
GRAND: “Fools Day”: Cody Blue Snider, USA, 2013
First: “The Pamplemousse”: Jonathan Watton, Canada, 2013
Tie for First with: “No Tiene Gracia (Not Funny)”: Carlos Violadé, Spain, 2012
BEST ANIMATION:
GRAND: “Son Indochine”: Bruno Collet, France, 2012
Tie for Grand Prize with: “Ex Animo”: Wojciech Wojtkowski, Poland, 2013
First: “Love in the Time of Advertising”: David Bokser, USA, 2013
Tie for First with: “A Cautionary Tale”: Simon Rippingale, Australia, 2012
BEST EXPERIMENTAL:
GRAND: “Le livre des morts (Book of the Dead)”: Alain Escalle, France, 2013
Tied with: “Agophobia”: Benjamin Ross Hayden, Canada, 2013
BEST DIRECTOR:
GRAND: “Anniversario”: Jeffrey DeChausse, USA, 2013
First: “La Fugue”: Jean-Bernard Marlin, France, 2013
Tie for First with: “Drone”: Daniel Jewel, UK, 2013
DR. J. GERALD LAMOUREUX AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE:
Presented to a filmmaker and artist who represents the spirit of cultural exchange between the United States and Canada.
Joseph Procopio, “Sundae,” Canada, 2013
SOLDIERS AND SACRIFICE AWARD:
Celebrating Stories That Commemorate America’s Heroes
“Till Then: A Journey Through World War II Love Letters”, Vic Del Regno, USA, 2013
DIRECTORIAL DISCOVERY AWARD:
GRAND: “Vergeben – Vergessen (Forgiven Is Not Forgotten)”: Nicolas Greinacher
Tied with: “Mohamed’s Birds”: Mohammed AlAwadi, USA, 2013
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY:
GRAND: “La Noche Anuncia La Aurora (Night Announces Dawn)”: Gerard Uzcategui, Director / Cinematography, Venezuela, 2012
First: “Astarsaga (Love Story)”: Asa Hjorleifsdottir, Iceland, 2013
RIIFF NEW ENGLAND DIRECTOR’S AWARD:
Sponsored by the Government of Québec, the award provides a full pass for a New England-based director to attend the Montreal Festival of Nouveau Cinema, meet with Québec filmmakers and stay in the City.
Eric Latek, Rhode Island Filmmaker and Cinematographer, “Pell Grants: A Passion for Education”
RIIFF DIRECTOR’S CHOICE AWARD:
GRAND: “Against The Wild”: Richard Boddington, Canada, 2013
First: “Say Nothing”: Roland Kennedy, UK, 2013
HEARTS, MINDS, SOULS AWARD:
Celebrating Films that Reflect the Jewish Experience
GRAND: “Erbgut (Liquidation)”: Matthias Zuder, Germany, 2013
Tied with: “Calloused Hands”: Jesse Quinones, UK, 2013
ECHOES OF EARTH AWARD:
Celebrating the Resonant Spirit of Creativity through World Music
GRAND: “We Came Home”: Ariana Delawari, Afghanistan and USA, 2012
Tie for Grand Prize with: “The Morning After”: Directed by David Renaud, USA, 2013
First: “The Silk Road of Pop”: Sameer Farooq, Belgium, Canada, China, and Netherlands, 2012
BEST EDITING:
GRAND: “Ceramic Tango”: Patricia Chica, Director/Editor, El Salvador and Canada, 2013
First: “Memorable Moi (Remember Me)”: Jean-Francois Asselin, Director / Simon Sauvé, Editor, Canada, 2013
BEST SCREENPLAY:
GRAND: “Summer Vacation”: Sharon Maymon, Israel, 2012
First: “Vikingar”: Magali Magistry and Chris Briggs, Iceland and France, 2013
RISING STAR AWARD:
GRAND: “The Balls to Prove It”: Murray Scott & Daniel Becker, USA, 2013
Tied with: “Happy Birthday”: Muhand Hayal, Iraq, 2013
RIIFF AMBASSADOR AWARD:
Presented to an artist whose work inspires and empowers communication and cultural understanding
Marlyn Mason, actor/writer/director, “The Right Regrets”
FLICKERS INTERNATIONAL VISION AWARD:
Breaking down international cultural barriers through film
• “Bishtar Az Do Saat (More Than Two Hours)” Ali Asgari, Iran, 2013
• “Lady Urmia”: Mohammad Eshani, Iran, 2013
“HELPING HAND” INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN AWARD:
Given annually to films or filmmakers who inspire social change and community outreach and strive to better the world in which we live.
• “Forget Us Not” Heather Connell, USA, 2013
• “Mommy” Rene Frelle Petersen, Denmark 2012
PROVIDENCE FILM FESTIVAL:
Presented annually to a New England director whose work brings cinematic excellence to an international audience
Steven Feinberg, director, “Pell Grants: A Passion for Education,” USA, 2013
ALTERNATIVE SPIRIT AWARD (LGBTQ):
GRAND: “Brighton”: Pierre Stefanos, UK, 2013
Tie for Grand Prize with: “Spooners”: Bryan Horch, USA, 2012
First: “Lambing Season”: Jeannie Donohoe, USA and Ireland,
2013 KIDSEYE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL:
GRAND: “Lad A Yorkshire Story”: Dan Hartley, UK, 2012
Tied with: “Exam Jitters,” Susan Procopio/ Katherine Procopio, Canada, 2013
First Place: “Rocketship,” Alfred Thomas Catalfo, USA, 2013
GREEN PLANET AWARD:
Celebrating the vision of man’s shared humanity and achieving sustainability on our planet.
“Tiny: A Story About Living Small”: Christopher Smith and Merete Mueller, USA,
2013 VORTEX SCI-FI & FANTASY:
GRAND: “House At The Edge Of The Galaxy”: Gleb Osatinksi, USA, 2013
First: “Radiance”: Andrew Cumming, UK, 2013
FILMMAKER OF THE FUTURE AWARD:
Presented to a filmmaker whose vision excites audiences and judges alike about the potential to produce compelling and successful films in the future.
“Apocalypse Later: Harold Camping vs. The End of the World”: Zeke Piestrup, USA, 2013
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Presented by the Graham H. Carter, program manager & members of the 2013 RIIFF Youth Film Jury.
RIIFF YOUTH JURY AWARDS
BEST FEATURE
“Foster”: Jonathan Newman, UK, 2013
BEST DOCUMENTARY
“Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor”: John Wager, USA, 2013
BEST GLBT
“The Go Doc Project”: Cory Krueckeberg, USA, 2013
“Cold Warrior”: Emily Greenwood, UK, 2012
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MOST POPULAR
“A Will for the Woods”: Amy Browne, Jeremy Kaplan, Tony Hale, Brian Wilson, USA, 2013
BEST DOCUMENTARY
Grand Prize:
“Tutti Giù”: Niccolo Castelli, Switzerland, 2012
First Prize:
“Life Accordng to Sam”: Sean Fine, Andrea Nix Fine, USA. 2013
BEST FEATURE
“Lad A Yorkshire Story”: Dan Hartley, UK, 2012
BEST SHORT
Grand Prize:
“The Gift: Lloyd Harvey, Spencer Harvey, Australia, 2013
Tied with: “Wild Horses”: Stephanie Martin, USA, 2013
First Prize:
“Histoire Belge” (A Belgian Caper): Myriam Donasis 2012
Tied with:“Homophobia”: Gregor Schmidinger, Austria, 2012