April 11, 2016
The 2016 Universe Multicultural Film Festival announce the winners
The 2016 Universe Multicultural film Festival has successfully concluded its 13th edition. It screened 70 films ( 33 feature, 37 shorts), managed 4 industry panels, and a film market; also hosted 3 galas ( opening, reception and award ceremony); produced two Screenplay showcases, fashion completion and red carpet fashion show. The fully scheduled three days festival create a real, happy, harmony sharing, cultural & diversity in filmmaking event that is one of the only in the world.
This multicultural film festival get supports from film makers worldwide, delegations from China, Japan, Mexico, Korea, UK, Iran, France, Brazil, Argentina appeared at the festival in Palos Verdes Peninsula. The Hollywood celebrity Tracy Reiner, Whip Hubley, Christopher Coppola; Richard Horowitz;Jon Allen; Serita Stevens also support this festival. The film makers learned so much from the panel speakers: Jacob Stuart; Rob Tobin; Ashely Scott Meyers; Dallas King; Randy Kent; Cyn Champlin; Dena Hysell and Michael Matto Rossi. The screenplay showcases direct and performed by the graduate students from American Film Institute and New York Film Academy.
The red carpet award ceremony hosted by Tracy Reiner, Damian De Langeronan, Melissa Papel; the performing stars were Joy Weiser, Josh Moreland, Silk Road Band and Chadamu National Orchestra ( Ganshu, China). California State Assembly David Hardly as south bay Los Angles local representative present award to the winners. China Movie star Miao Miao and Argentina super star Danny Pardo were also appeared at the red carpet.
The award winners’ list is here
Award
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Winner
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Grand Jury Prize - Best Feature
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Genuine Love (China)
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Grand Jury Prize - Best Short
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Replika (Switzerland)
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Best Actor in A Leading Role
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Luosang Qunpei - Gongga Mountain (China)
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Best Actress in A Leading Role
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Xuebian Jing - The Village Mother (China)
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Culture Heritage Film Award
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An Enslaved Princess (China)
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Achievement in Cultural Heritage
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Zhaowei Zhu
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Rising Star Award
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Xujia Yan, Yifei Chen, Ronger An Chaidamu National Orchestra
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Best Animated Feature Film
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Taxi Driver Gion Taro The Movie (Japan)
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Best Animated Short Film
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Fisherwoman and Tuk Tuk (India)
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Best Student Film
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Abyssal Zone (USA)
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Best Documentary - Feature
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This was Hasankeyf (UK)
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Best Documentary - Short
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Ariana's Persian Kitchen (UK/Iran/UAE)
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Best Children's Film
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Glad (China)
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Best Educational Film
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The Summer of YaYa (China)
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Best Drama Feature Film
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Cannot Prove (China)
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Best Drama Short Film
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The Day to Choose (Taiwan)
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Best Comedy Feature Film
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The Remake (USA)
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Best Comedy Short Film
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Games Gone Wrong (USA)
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Best Romance Feature Film
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Get Happy (USA)
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Best Romance Short Film
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Dedicated to Qiu Tong (China)
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Best Cinematography - Feature
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The Answer (India)
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Best Cinematography - Short
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Mandala (China)
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Best Costume Design
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Love Song of Huayao Thai (China)
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Best Original Score
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Inner Mongolia-Han Melody (China)
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Screenplay Contest - Best Feature Screenplay
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Buenos Aires (USA) by Olga Rojer
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Screenplay Contest - Best Short Screenplay
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Blinda (USA) by Vicki Bartholomew
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Screenplay Contest - Best Screenplay in A Foreign Language
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Holy Baptism (China) by Hui Zhou
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Best Culture Fashion Artist
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Jingying Li
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