"Neighbours" (China) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Neighbours" directed by Biyi Zhou (China) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"Major Tom" (USA) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Major Tom" directed by Zach Biron (USA) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"Hercules Recycled 2.0" (USA) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Hercules Recycled 2.0" directed by Don Moriarty, Greg Alt (USA) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"The last instituteers" (Turkey) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"The last instituteers" directed by Taşkın Çağatay Yamen (Turkey) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"Behind the trees" (UK) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Behind the trees" directed by Bertie Stephens (UK) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"The girl who faded away" (USA) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"The girl who faded away" directed by Brent Heise (USA) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"Once upon a time in America - American poverty" (USA) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Once upon a time in America - American poverty" directed by Mikhail Romanovskiy (USA) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"Panties for Cindarella" (UK) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Panties for Cindarella" directed by Rodrig Andrisan (UK) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"The Creature from Epping Forest 2: Born to Be Wild" (UK) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"The Creature from Epping Forest 2: Born to Be Wild" directed by Rodrig Andrisan (UK) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"Limites" (Spain) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Limites" directed by Angel Pan, Manuel Muñoz (Spain) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"Isabella: diary of a Foster girl" (USA) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Isabella: diary of a Foster girl" directed by Ikem Frank Chude (USA) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"Lipstick" (China) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Lipstick" directed by Chong Zhou (China) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"Direct action" (UK) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Direct action" written by Tor Kristoffersen (UK) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"Red rooms" (USA) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Red rooms" directed by Joshua Butler (USA) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"Aeterna" (Spain) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Aeterna" directed by Cayetano González (Spain) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"What if I never wake up again?" (USA) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"What if I never wake up again?" directed by Yiqing Hu (USA) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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Interview with Director Mina JafriMalik

Mina JafriMalik is a former model, actor, director, and producer. She is the founder of Audio Visual Alchemy, which was established for the main purpose of producing documentaries and short films concerning socioeconomic and human rights issues.

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Q. Hello Mina, it's a pleasure to have you with us for this interview. Congratulations on your ‘Best Documentary’, ‘Best Producer’ and ‘Best First Time Director’ awards at last January's edition of the “Rome International Movie Awards” (click HERE).
Your new project is “The Asifa Bano story”: in a few words, what is it about?
A. This project is about the horrific, heart-breaking ordeal an innocent 8-year-old girl endured at the hands of law enforcement officers and a religious community leader.

Q. Why did you decide to make a documentary on this subject?
A. It is an important story that needed to be told and heard across the world, not just for little Asifa and her family’s sake, but for all the little girls who remain in danger and are vulnerable to the same threats Asifa was.

Q. What got you into the film production industry? Have you ever received any formal training in this area?
A. I started off in the entertainment industry as a model and actress at a young age, which started a lifelong love and passion for the camera, be it in front or behind the screen. I haven’t had any formal training in direction and am learning as I go along, but I can’t imagine myself doing anything else.

Q. Before "The Asifa Bano story", what can you tell us about your film?
A. This is my first official project and it has been not just a labor of love but also of intense heartache and anguish. It was both disturbing and frustrating to learn what Asifa and her family went through.

Q. What kind of director do you describe yourself as a director?
A. A director who is also a journalist and wants to tell stories that matter and will make a difference.

Q. Directors (and indeed actors) who inspire you?
A. Keanu Reeves has an amazing attitude with a wonderful work ethic and really inspires me. Michael Moore tells incredible stories about things that matter, doing so fearlessly, and I aspire to do the same.

Q. Your favourite movies? And of course, films you really deplore?
A. My favorite movie of all time is "47 Ronin" and favorite documentary is "Fahrenheit 11/9". I have not yet seen a film that I did not learn something from, so no truly deplorable ones.

Q. Where can people see your work?
A. They can find me on "Facebook" (HERE), "Instagram" (HERE) and "X" (HERE).

Q. Do you have anything you want to share?
A. I would just like to thank everyone who has helped in any way with this project, whether it be during its inception, production, or postproduction. And, in advance, I would like to thank all those watching for giving their time to learn what happened to sweet little Asifa. And of course, the film festivals who have afforded such an amazing platform to share Asifa’s story. My deepest appreciation and gratitude.
This project is dedicated to my aunt who was like a mother to me, my sweet Mami. She always supported my dreams and believed in me. I hope that she is up there, smiling down and proud of what I have been able to accomplish.

Q. Thank you for this very inspiring interview, Mina. Here at the “Rome International Movie Awards” we look forward to seeing and appreciating your new film productions!

"Infection - Ground Zero" (UK) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Infection - Ground Zero" directed by Martin Neely (UK) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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"Fired" (Spain) in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards"

"Fired" directed by Alberto Martín-Aragón (Spain) is in competition at the "Rome International Movie Awards".
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March trophies ready to fly!!!

Our beautiful trophies are ready to fly: the statuettes for the March edition will be sent today. What are you waiting for? There is no better gift for you and your cast and crew! Order now the "Capitoline Wolf" with Romulus and Remus, symbol of Rome 💖

How to order:

- Enter in our "Filmfreeway" page (HERE)

- Submit your project in the TROPHY category

Interview with Award-Winning Director Mina Jafri is coming on April 13th

Interview with Award-Winning Director Mina Jafri is coming on April 13th... Only on the "Rome International Movie Awards" website.

Do you want to be the absolute protagonists of our festival? Book your exclusive interviews here.
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MARCH 2024 - WINNERS

We are extremely proud to announce the winners for the March contest (in alphabetical order).
Congratulations!!!

 

Honorable Mention

Astronaut's uniform

Dmitri Frolov

Russia

 

Best Crime

Best Poster

Best Production Design

Beast

Nelson Dilipkumar

India

 

Honorable Mention

Brave girls

Rajeev Ashok Bhatia

Iran

 

Best Drama

Best Actor (Kevin Mike Minder)

Best Young Actress (Lotta Herzog)

Best Duo (Kevin Mike Minder, Lotta Herzog)

Best Special Makeup

Emergency call - Every second counts

Timur Oerge

Germany

 

Best Sci-Fi

Best Trailer

Best Producer (Deborah Dalton)

Best First Time Director

Best VFX (Jeffrey N. Albert)

Event virus

Andrea Fantauzzi

USA

 

Best Thriller

Best Director

Best Ensemble (Irina Yegorova, Oleg Veber, Karina Parfeniy, Ivan Solovyov, Sergey Ponomarev, Meri Tatishvili, Natalia Murshudova)

Best Cinematography (Ilya Matskevich)

Hack the legacy

Sergei Zhdanovich

Russia

 

Best Original Screenplay

I loved the President - Trianon 3

Dianna Diverno

Hungary

 

Best Music Video

Best Director

Best Original Score

Best Costume Design (Ksenia Sharonova)

Best Makeup and Hairstyling (Marlena Von Kazmier)

Little big - It happens

Alina Pasok, Iliya Prusikin

USA

Best Experimental

Best Poster

Meat in the cosmos - Carne nel cosmo

Francesco Gianquitti

Italy

Best Documentary

Monument to love

Jacob Comforty

USA

 

Best Comedy

Best First Time Director

Shared apartment

Peer Ole Schöneck

Germany

 

Best Mystery

Best First Time Director

Rent-A-Man

Rafal Zlak

USA

Best Fantasy

Best Poster

Best Producer (Cameron Ryan Soedi)

Best First Time Director

Best Actor (Shawn Major)

Best Actress (Julie Bruns)

Best Cinematography (Kenneth Lau)

Best Editing (Cameron Ryan Soedi)

Best Sound Design (Harlene Herrera)

Best Original Score

 Best Production Design (Shawn Major)

Silver Bullet

Cameron Ryan Soedi

Canada

 

Honorable Mention

The cage

Hamideh Motavali Zadeh

Iran

Best Feature

Best Producer (Valerie Debler, Brian Drillinger, Michelle Danner)

Best Director

Best Actor (Matthew Daddario)

Best Actress (Abigail Breslin)

Best Supporting Actor (Rob Estes)

Best Supporting Actress (Lainie Kazan)

Best Ensemble (Abigail Breslin, Matthew Daddario, Rob Estes, Lainie Kazan, Olivia Luccardi, Perrey Reeves, David DeLuise, Michelle Danner)

Best Cinematography (Federico Verardi)

Best Editing (Teferi Seifu)

Best Original Score (Holly Amber Church)

The Italians

Michelle Danner

USA

 

Best Dark Comedy

The Tableherder

Aleksandr Tretiakevich

Russia

March's edition: Official Selection announced today

The March’s call for entries is just closed.
Our judges are working very hard to select the best of the best ✌️
Stay tuned to your email inbox, because today will announce the selected films via "Filmfreeway".
All the award winners from the different sections will be announced shortly 😀
And the new call for entries is open on "Filmfreeway" (here).
Good luck!