Beijing, China – May 21, 2025 — The 2nd 33 International Film Festival (33IFF) proudly unveils the winners and official selections for Season 1, spotlighting exceptional talent in global short filmmaking. This season's entries encompassed a diverse array of narratives, styles, and voices, reflecting the dynamic landscape of contemporary cinema.
🏆 Best Short Film
• Winner: Miel – Directed by Tom Chevé & Waël Haddar
In a retro and offbeat universe, follow Waël, a honey-dealing baron, and his sidekick Naël as they embark on a road movie-style adventure to reclaim their coveted honey after a daring prison escape.
• Official Selections:
• madre – Directed by Pablo Olewski
• dulce mas viejo – Directed by David Disculpas
• la croix – Directed by Joris Fleurot
• Departures – Directed by Gordon (Hei Yuen) Chan
• Treesong – Directed by Ben Pisacane
• Kumaran – Directed by Rajesh KR Radhakrishnan
• Don't Mess With Carla Jane – Directed by David Macé
• Special Mention: One Last Supper – Directed by Jerold Lim
A spirit-seeing daughter races against time to save her mother's soul from becoming a Hungry Ghost by retracing her mother's past life.
🎭 Best Performance
• Winner: Kelly Choo in One Last Supper
• Official Selections:
• Lara Loher in madre
• Anaïs Parello in la croix
• Matthew Noble in Treesong
• Special Mention: Chen Yinian in old asshole
An elderly patient, terminally ill, escapes from the hospital and resolves to end their life.
🎬 Best Directing
• Winner: Miel – Directed by Tom Chevé & Waël Haddar
• Official Selections:
• OUT OF TIME – Directed by Sébastien Kong
• la croix – Directed by Joris Fleurot
• Treesong – Directed by Ben Pisacane
• One Last Supper – Directed by Jerold Lim
• old asshole – Directed by Qiao Zhi
🎞️ Best Film Editing
• Winner: Miel – Edited by Tom Chevé & Waël Haddar
• Official Selections:
• la croix – Edited by Joris Fleurot
• Special Mention: One Last Supper – Edited by Gerald Goh
🎼 Best Original Score
• Official Selection: Kumaran – Composed by Ajit Chandran
🎧 Best Sound
• Winner: la croix – Sound Design by Lucas Bellomo
A young, uninspired graphic designer encounters strange phenomena following a ritual with her best friend.
• Official Selections:
• One Last Supper – Sound Design by Jerold Lim
• Miel – Sound Design by Tom Chevé & Waël Haddar
🎥 Best Cinematography
• Winner: la croix – Cinematography by Lucas Bellomo
• Official Selections:
• Kumaran – Cinematography by Ajit Chandran
• One Last Supper – Cinematography by Gerald Goh
📝 Best Screenplay
• Winner: One Last Supper – Written by Jerold Lim
• Official Selection: Miel – Written by Tom Chevé & Waël Haddar
🎨 Best Animation
• Winner: Hand – Directed by Wang Jing
A little girl who grew up surrounded by family and friends suddenly falls into a space that only she can enter. Before she realizes it, the time spent alone stirs up an indescribable feeling deep within her heart. But in the empty darkness, what can she possibly hold onto? And where should she go?
📽️ Best Documentary
• Official Selection: The Nose Knows: Foreignness and Fortune in China – Directed by Bill Callahan & Kieran Hanson
About 33 International Film Festival
Established to celebrate the art of short filmmaking, the 33 International Film Festival (33IFF) is a quarterly competition culminating in an annual awards ceremony. The festival welcomes submissions across various genres and styles, providing a platform for emerging and established filmmakers to showcase their work to a global audience.
In addition to international recognition and IMDb qualification, annul winners will enjoy a range of valuable benefits, including cash bonuses, exclusive offline screenings, and custom-crafted annual trophies. Notably, the Best Directing comes with a special RMB 10,000 prize package sponsored by MOMA.
We are also pleased to announce our official partnership with the Golden Panda Awards. Through this collaboration, all 33IFF seasonal winners will be automatically advanced to the second round of evaluation for the Golden Panda Awards, providing an exceptional platform for further recognition🐼.
Submission Guidelines
Filmmakers are invited to submit their short films (under 33 minutes) for consideration in upcoming seasons. Submissions should include English subtitles and can be entered through our official channels. Seasonal winners will be eligible for annual awards and may receive opportunities for further recognition and distribution.
For more information on submission deadlines and guidelines, please visit our official website or follow us on social media.
