33rd Festival Awards
Audience Award - Best Short
Jury Award - Best Feature
Winner - Cicada
The Jury selected this powerful story of survival, redemption and self-acceptance for its beautiful storytelling, its sensitive approach to sexual abuse and gun violence, and the exceptional performances of its two leading actors.
Special Mention - Two Of Us (Deux)
Jury Award - Best Documentary
Winner - For They Know Not What They Do
The Jury selected this thought-provoking and powerful film for its astonishing emotional impact and for the splendid way it wove together multiple story lines.
Special Mention - Ahead of the Curve
Jury Award - Best Short
Winner - Wonder
The Jury selected Wonder for its layered story lines and the beautiful way it depicts a father’s unconditional love for his child.
Runner Up - Acuitzeramo
Special Mention - (Tie) Revolvo & The Passing
Matthew Fifer & Kieran Mulcare
Festival Director Shane Engstrom named Cicada co-directors Matthew Fifer & Kieran Mulcare as the winners of this year's Director’s Award. Engstrom cited the importance of the subject matter and the emotional impact of the story, as well as Fifer’s and Kieran’s insightful and thoughtful responses during the post-screening virtual Q&A that left a lasting impression on the audience.
