🎬 "33 Independent Film Festival" Q4 Winners Announced! 600 Short Films Compete, These Works Stole the Show!
Beijing, February 18, 2025 — Sponsored by Mammoth, the "33 Independent Film Festival" Q4 screening event is about to reach its climax! 🎉 This quarter, the festival received 600 short film submissions from over 30 countries worldwide. After intense competition, 14 awards have been officially announced! Chinese director Xiang-Pu Zhu's "Nameless Blade" and Turkish director YAKUP TEKİNTANGAC's "Morî" stood out with their exceptional artistic expression, becoming the biggest winners of this quarter! 🏆
🎥 Highlight: Beijing Premiere on February 22nd & 23rd!
The award-winning and shortlisted films will be screened in Beijing on February 22nd and 23rd, 2025. Film enthusiasts, don’t miss this chance to experience the creativity and talent of global young directors! 🎬
🌟 Highlights: Cultural Diversity and Independent Spirit Shine
The "33 Independent Film Festival" has always been committed to discovering independent voices from young directors worldwide. This quarter’s winning works are truly eye-opening:
Chinese director Xiang-Pu Zhu's "Nameless Blade" won Best Short Film with its unique martial arts aesthetics and modern narrative, also securing Special Mention for Directing and Special Mention for Screenplay—a triple win!
Turkish director YAKUP TEKİNTANGAC's "Morî" earned Best Director and Best Screenplay for its profound humanistic themes and masterful direction.
Croatian director Zelimir Gvardiol's documentary "Small and Big" explored the relationship between humans and nature with a delicate touch, winning Best Documentary. 🌿
The acting awards were equally impressive: Best Performance went to Regina Ting Chan ("I Love You"), while Jesús Caro ("Descartadas las opciones más sencilas") received Special Mention for Performance—truly outstanding performances! 💥
🎥 Mammoth Empowers Creativity: Where Technology Meets Art
As the sponsor of this quarter’s festival, Mammoth provided award-winning directors with top-notch professional equipment to support their creative journeys. A Mammoth representative stated, "We aim to bridge technology and art, offering more possibilities for independent filmmakers." 💡
🎬 World-Class Jury: A Professional Perspective
The jury for this quarter’s festival consisted of seasoned filmmakers who have been selected for A-list film festivals, top independent film festivals, and even participated in Hollywood productions! The jury chair remarked, "The submissions this quarter showcased exceptional artistic quality and diverse cultural perspectives, leaving a deep impression." 👏
🏆 Q4 Award Winners
Best Short Film: "Nameless Blade" by Xiang-Pu Zhu (China)
Special Mention for Short Film: "Morî" by YAKUP TEKİNTANGAC (Turkey)
Best Director: YAKUP TEKİNTANGAC for "Morî" (Turkey)
Special Mention for Directing: Xiang-Pu Zhu for "Nameless Blade" (China)
Best Documentary: "Small and Big" by Zelimir Gvardiol (Croatia)
Best Performance: Regina Ting Chan in "I Love You"
Special Mention for Performance: Jesús Caro in "Descartadas las opciones más sencilas"
Best Screenplay: "Morî" by YAKUP TEKİNTANGAC (Turkey)
Special Mention for Screenplay: "Nameless Blade" by Xiang-Pu Zhu (China)
Best Cinematography: "Descartadas las opciones más sencilas" by Jesús Caro
Best Editing: "La Croix" by Fleurot Joris
Best Sound Design: "La Croix" by Thomas Besson
Best Original Score: "I Love You" by Naomi Smith
🚀 Looking Ahead: A New Chapter for Independent Short Films
With the Q4 winners announced, the "33 Independent Film Festival" continues to champion the development of global short film creation. The organizers revealed plans to launch a "Global Short Film Tour" in 2025, bringing outstanding works to more countries and regions. Mammoth also pledged ongoing support for young filmmakers, injecting more vitality into independent short film art. ✨
📢 Join Us in Beijing on February 22nd & 23rd, 2025!
Let us know in the comments which film you’re most excited to see, or guess what surprises await at the premiere! 👇
