Hollywood International CineFest announced its winners for 2017; in a rare feat Indian film makers win Best Feature (English) and Best Feature (Foreign)
Los Angeles, CA, June 29, 2017--- Hollywood International CineFest has announced its winners for 2017 festival edition.
#RakeshKumar’s #AfterEverAfter won the Best Feature (English) category and #BidyutKotoky’s #RainbowFields won the Best Feature (Foreign) category.
The official selection included World Premieres of Easy Money and the North America Premieres of Before The Fall (Cambodia’s entry to 2017 Oscars) & Sam Heughan’s Emulsion.
“While very different from each other, there are some striking similarities between After Ever After and Rainbow Fields. Both films have a particular emotional appeal, both have a child as one of the leads and both use colors in a very cinematic way. We are very proud of these two film-makers whose art truly transcends geographical limits”, said Zack Zublena, Festival Director.
To decide the winner the festival looks to the audience. Ballots were given out at each film’s screening and five audience members/per screening were asked to rate the film on a scale of one to ten. Truly making the Hollywood International CineFest the “fan’s festival.”
In Rakesh Kumar’s debut feature After Ever After, the protagonist, Nik Patel struggles to cope with the terminal illness of his 9 year old daughter. A chance encounter with an Alzheimer patient helps him come to terms with the harsh realities of life.
Based on his personal experiences, the film is a story of human endurance against insurmountable odds. Rakesh Kumar was born in the northern state of Bihar and for him life never was a fairytale- as we understand it. Bidyut grew up in Assam, witnessing the turmoil in the state. Both films, inspired by their respective director’s lives, speak of human courage against adversity.
“All human beings are born fighters and true fighters pick up the sword even when defeat is nearly certain”, quips Rakesh
The 2017 line up includes films from America, UK, India, France, China, South Korea, Cambodia and Hong Kong. In 2017, the festival received over 400 submissions and they are confident that those numbers will continue to grow.
The festival was held at AMC Sunset 5, 8000 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles on June 24th and June 25th 2017.
2017 winners include: After Ever After (Best Feature, English), Nothing Like the Sun (Best Short, English), Rainbow Fields (Best Feature, Foreign), Maintenance Required (Best Short, Foreign), Nothing Like the Sun (Best Screenplay).
The official selection included World Premieres of Easy Money and the North America Premieres of Before The Fall (Cambodia’s entry to 2017 Oscars) & Sam Heughan’s Emulsion.
“While very different from each other, there are some striking similarities between After Ever After and Rainbow Fields. Both films have a particular emotional appeal, both have a child as one of the leads and both use colors in a very cinematic way. We are very proud of these two film-makers whose art truly transcends geographical limits”, said Zack Zublena, Festival Director.
To decide the winner the festival looks to the audience. Ballots were given out at each film’s screening and five audience members/per screening were asked to rate the film on a scale of one to ten. Truly making the Hollywood International CineFest the “fan’s festival.”
In Rakesh Kumar’s debut feature After Ever After, the protagonist, Nik Patel struggles to cope with the terminal illness of his 9 year old daughter. A chance encounter with an Alzheimer patient helps him come to terms with the harsh realities of life.
Based on his personal experiences, the film is a story of human endurance against insurmountable odds. Rakesh Kumar was born in the northern state of Bihar and for him life never was a fairytale- as we understand it. Bidyut grew up in Assam, witnessing the turmoil in the state. Both films, inspired by their respective director’s lives, speak of human courage against adversity.
“All human beings are born fighters and true fighters pick up the sword even when defeat is nearly certain”, quips Rakesh
The 2017 line up includes films from America, UK, India, France, China, South Korea, Cambodia and Hong Kong. In 2017, the festival received over 400 submissions and they are confident that those numbers will continue to grow.
The festival was held at AMC Sunset 5, 8000 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles on June 24th and June 25th 2017.
2017 winners include: After Ever After (Best Feature, English), Nothing Like the Sun (Best Short, English), Rainbow Fields (Best Feature, Foreign), Maintenance Required (Best Short, Foreign), Nothing Like the Sun (Best Screenplay).
Comments
Post a Comment