First Edition of Golden Earth Film Award's held in December 2019, 35 films get nominated in seventeen different categories. one film out of all in each category was awarded as Best film of the category.
Nominee Best Short Film
The Day Of Directed by Chris Lazzaro is 20 minutes 4 seconds short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about A young farther copes with the loss of his wife while trying to raise his daughter.
Can I Play Now? Directed by Kyle Marra is 11 minutes 16 seconds short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about A young boy wrestles with the age-old question: "What do you want to be when you grow up?" when his art teacher gives him an assignment to illustrate his dream job.
The Snow in Venice Directed by Erland Kelter is 14 minutes 52 seconds short film filmed in Russian Federation, the story of the film about Venice. Carnival. Snow. He' s a rainman. She' s a fashionable lady. Why did they meet?
Leave Only Footprints Directed by Trey Murphy is 14 minutes 33 seconds short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about An urban exploring duo come face to face with horror while investigating an abandoned house with a well known, yet enigmatic photographer.
Dotted Lines Directed by Selon Fischer is 4 minutes 42 seconds short film filmed in Germany, the story of the film about It has to be Resa's worst day! Neither does she know where she is nor how she got to this scary neighborhood. To complete her misery, she can't find her phone! How can she escape this nightmare?
Always With You Directed by Richard Anthony Dunford is 5 minutes short film filmed in United Kingdom, the story of the film about God is always with you.... Always!
Who Is Responsible Directed by Sena Tunali is 5 minutes short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about A sad lead pantomime artist and sad world realities. Our forests are burning out. Animals are dying out. Plastic wastes are everywhere. The world is dying out. Seeing the sad events of nature from a pantomime artists point of view. As the pantomime artist worded "We should change this before it's too late".
I Really Need To See A Good Doctor Directed by Matteo Valentini is 13 minutes 43 seconds short film filmed in United Kingdom, the story of the film about A bipolar guy is about to go on a Tinder date. When he's finally ready to leave his flat, his hidden alter-egos show up, and the guy kidnaps himself in his own house.
The Day The Missile Flew Directed by Katsuhide Yamago is 9 minutes 7 seconds short film filmed in Japan, the story of the film about Elder brother lies, not to be afraid of Youngest brother . He only wish his brother's happiness. One day, he killed their father unexpectedly. They will get away from mad house. At this time, missile warning issued...
The House Named End of The World Directed by Katsuhide Yamago is 10 minutes 31 seconds short film filmed in Japan, the story of the film about A man visits the house named end of the world. There his son is 20 years old, even he died at 3. Man find peace of mind for a moment. But, uninvited customers is coming...
Beauty Queen Directed by Jan Bartels is 29 minutes 18 seconds short film filmed in Germany, the story of the film about Walter and Mary are a happy childless couple as it seems. They live in a nice neighbourhood with their lovely neighbours. But behind the suburbian idyll there is an enormous human abyss. Appearing modest and friendly, Walter turns out to be a sadistic seriel Killer, who likes to hunt young women in his spare time. His mentally disturbed wife gets lost in her delusion to become a „Beauty Queen“ . She would do anything to make her dream come true.
Nominee Best Student Film
Yellow Mountain Directed by Xinyi Yang is 9 minutes 28 seconds short film filmed in China, the story of the film about Sun Ran struggles to be a painter like her brother. Considering her artistic pursuit and the circumstances of her family, she makes a decision finally.
A Moment of Love Directed by Julian Rachev is 29 minutes 44 seconds short film filmed in Bulgaria, the story of the film about The true love between Magda and Kalin is not enough to be together.
Nominee Best LGBT Film
Truth Directed by öykü aytulun is 13 minutes 37 second short film filmed in Turkey, the story of the film about Derya has to face and come to terms with her daughter’s way of life.
Nominee Best Music Video
Red Eleven - Starry Eyes Directed by Jesse Haaja is 4 minutes 46 seconds short film filmed in Finland, the story of the film about She's the girl with starry eyes, about to do a sacrifice. Can't find a cure for her blackened heart because there ain't no man under her umbrella. Crawling through the dark room, she begins to smile. Her luck is about to change.
Kingdom Anthem: The Kingdom Descends Upon the World Directed by The Church of Almighty God is 16 minutes 27 seconds short film filmed in Korea, Republic of, the story of the film about The stirring kingdom anthem has rung out, announcing God's arrival among man to the whole universe! The kingdom of God has come! All people cheer, all things rejoice! Everything throughout the heavens brims with merriment. What captivating scenes of jubilation are these? Among man, who lives in pain and has endured thousands of years of Satan's corruption, who does not long—does not yearn—for God's arrival? How many believers and followers of God throughout the ages have, under the influence of Satan, endured suffering and adversity, persecution and estrangement? Who does not hope that the kingdom of God will come soon? Having tasted the joys and sorrows of humanity, who of mankind does not desire for the truth and righteousness to hold power among man? When the kingdom of God comes, the day desperately awaited by all nations and peoples shall finally arrive! At this time, what will be the scenes among all things in heaven and on earth? How beautiful will life in the kingdom be? With the "Kingdom Anthem: The Kingdom Descends Upon the World," the prayers of millennia will come true!
Nominee Best Web Series
Herrings Directed by Keith Chamberlain is 12 minutes 36 seconds short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about Herrings is a dramatic web series about Frank Briggs, a former skip tracer who helps people disappear in plain sight by disguising their digital footprint. However, in Season Two, it’s Frank Briggs who’s disappeared and his unexpected absence will reverberate with our ensemble of characters as they intersect and overlap within the mosaic of Philadelphia.
Area 52 Directed by Kenzo Babin is 10 minutes 55 seconds short film filmed in Canada, the story of the film about Greg Mongomery, a man who just accepted a strange job as a ranger near a military complex. Latter I will quickly realize that something is wrong and will try to investigate these strange phenomens.
Spirits & Spice Directed by Peter Sacco is 28 minutes 38 seconds short film filmed in Canada, the story of the film about Do you like spicy foods? Do you appreciate great spirits? You know...a great stiff drink or cocktail? Okay, maybe the other kind of 'spirit' as in ghost, apparition or phantom? Welcome to Spirits & Spice...and everything nice! Join award-winning author, director and cinematographer Host Peter Andrew Sacco as he and a crew of paranormal investigators check out haunted diners, as great chefs prepare their spiciest dishes. The Spirits & Spice team will deliver information on 'spirits', and the restaurant staff will deliver the other kind of spirits and spicy dishes to the team. Who will cause who the most indigestion? Stay tuned! Oh yes, forgot to mention that a 'guest celebrity' who knows a little bit of something either about spirits or spice joins in as a guest investigator. A show definitely guaranteed to tantatalize in more ways than one!
Nominee Best Feature Film
The Alliance 2019 Directed by ROBERT L BUTLER is 1 hour 56 minutes 34 seconds short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about 4 drug dealers call a truce and form an alliance,but after 20 years of peace,one member is forced to kill the others!
Nominee Best Animation Film
Idiot Directed by Dušan Davidov is 18 minutes 30 seconds short film filmed in Slovakia, the story of the film about The “Smiling Man”, our hero is, in fact, an “Idiot”. The topic of altruism, when a hero helps also at the cost of not being understood, and his help may be considered annoying, is as eternal as mankind itself. Our story does not take place in aristocratic chambers but rather in an office. The “Smiling Man” is a small officer in a small town who lives 150 years later than the prince (the prince Myshkin). While F. Dostoyevsky depicted altruism in human relationships, our hero lives to work. For him, work is everything, it is something like breathing. Work is his second nature, he doesn’t realise the fact that he is abused by his colleagues, he helps because everybody wants him to help; because he is asked for help. While the topic of Dostoyevsky’s “The Idiot” was altruism, our key topic is the misuse of altruism and its perception as a weakness. The “Smiling Man” slaves for all of them, not only at work, but also at home; without any claim to be paid, without any appreciation from his colleagues or family. He lives the life he considers correct. When a stupid boss unjustly fires him, he is not angry with him. Not even when the boss runs down to the street to give him the food box he has left behind in the office. The “Smiling Man” perceives it as the boss´s favour. He sees a human being in his boss. It would never occur to him, not even in his dreams, that he brought it to him just to prevent him from entering the office any more. Even if it came into his mind, he would never believe it, because he’s a nice guy; he is an “Idiot”.
Emotional Support Directed by Chelsea Bishop is 5 minutes 2 seconds short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about A reclusive, depressed old woman receives an emotional support dog who, with the help of a magic ball, finds a way to "break in" to her heart and ruin everything.
Is written Directed by ALDIVAN TEIXEIRA TORRES is 1 hour 3 minutes 45 seconds short film filmed in Brazil, the story of the film about The story of a poor boy whose biggest dream is to be a filmmaker. A trajectory of sufferings, struggles, victories and defeats. This story comes to show us that dreams are untouchable and worth fighting for. Know the Story of Divine, someone who believed until the end in a miracle and in true love. This story is inspiring.
Nominee Best Documentary Film
When you can't go back Directed by Leonardo Cinieri Lombroso is 1 hour 5 minutes short film filmed in Italy, the story of the film about Among the passengers at Fiumicino airport, there’s Obaida, a bright engineering student who miraculously arrives in Rome thanks to a scholarship. He used to dream of becoming a singer but the war changed his priorities. Obaida is on his own, his family remained in Syria. When everything is lost, starting over seems impossible. But life never ceases to surprise Obaida: He will sing at “The Voice”, he will graduate with honors and his path will cross other lives and stories. Though he looks lost at the airport arrivals, Obaida seems to know where to go despite not knowing the way. With his extraordinary story and his courageous example, Obaida offers the spectator a different perspective on Syria in its war years, allowing us to know the Syrian culture regardless of the tragic state it is currently in.
DIE BURG Directed by Hans Andreas Guttner is 1 hour 35 minutes short film filmed in Austria, the story of the film about DIE BURG is the filmic portrait of one of the most important theatres worldwide, conceived as a cinematographic journey of exploration, rendering visible what is otherwise invisible: those very processes that are necessary to perpetuate this kind of cultural apparatus. The film is about the interlocking of a multitude of working routines, of the manifold action which has to be taken from the selection of a play to its premiere. So these multifaceted perspectives convey the fascination proceeding from the subject THEATRE in a particularly intense way. Central to the film are the rehearsals of the play “Disgraced” by Ayad Akhtar, starring Katharina Lorenz, Fabian Krüger and Nicholas Ofczarek who express their feelings about acting, talking about their anxieties and doubts, but also about the fun and the power and the beauty their profession may implicate.
Magna Graecia: the Griko of Apulia Directed by Billy Cotsis, Basil Genimahaliotis is 39 minutes short film filmed in Greece, the story of the film about A documentary that features, Italian, ancient Greek, modern Greek, Apulian and English together on the one film. This is a story about the Griko minority and the amazing Apulian area of Italy, and how these people have kept the language of Griko alive for thousands of years in the face of invaders, hostility, poverty and a changing world. Never before have these languages come together in the one documentary. This leads in nicely to our film in Calabria which then tells the story of the Greko in that region.
The Champ of Champs Directed by Brian Johnston is 35 minutes 32 seconds short film filmed in United Kingdom, the story of the film about The story of how Triple Guinness World Record boxing champion Steve Ward become the oldest professional boxer in the world. A combination of determination and miraculation, from a man who emulates the saying 'Quitters never win and winners never quit'. Through the eyes of the iconic roadside cafe dedicated to Steve and interviews with family, friends and faces from the boxing world. An unmissable journey of hope.The miraculous man, who became 'The Champ of Champs'.
THE GIANT DEEP REDS Directed by MAURICE MICALLEF is 1 hour 30 minutes short film filmed in Malta, the story of the film about The sea, home to a treasure trove of species from the microscopic to the gargantuan has one particular gem. We take a look at this predator of the seas, the most valuable commodity, the third most harvested fish of the seas, the bluefin tuna.
Nominee Best Trailer of the Film
Kaia Directed by Stephen Presley is 2 minutes 26 seconds short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about Kaia is an Amazon warrior from ancient Greece who gets abducted by the Sosamain Empire, she is a slave in their world and purchased to be a Gladiator. However she constantly works to escape, fights those who rule, she refuses to bend and gains allies along the way.
THE GIANT DEEP REDS Directed by MAURICE MICALLEF is 1 hour 30 minutes short film filmed in Malta, the story of the film about The sea, home to a treasure trove of species from the microscopic to the gargantuan has one particular gem. We take a look at this predator of the seas, the most valuable commodity, the third most harvested fish of the seas, the bluefin tuna.
Nominee Best Director
The Alliance 2019 Directed by ROBERT L BUTLER is 1 hour 56 minutes 34 seconds short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about 4 drug dealers call a truce and form an alliance,but after 20 years of peace,one member is forced to kill the others!
Nominee Best Female Director
Yellow Mountain Directed by Xinyi Yang is 9 minutes 28 seconds short film filmed in China, the story of the film about Sun Ran struggles to be a painter like her brother. Considering her artistic pursuit and the circumstances of her family, she makes a decision finally.
Who Is Responsible Directed by Sena Tunali is 5 minutes short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about A sad lead pantomime artist and sad world realities. Our forests are burning out. Animals are dying out. Plastic wastes are everywhere. The world is dying out. Seeing the sad events of nature from a pantomime artists point of view. As the pantomime artist worded "We should change this before it's too late".
Nominee Best First Time Director
Dream for Happiness Directed by Irina Velichkova is 28 minutes 50 seconds short film filmed in Bulgaria, the story of the film about ...
Net Directed by Jingkun Liu is 19 minutes 29 seconds short film filmed in United Kingdom, the story of the film about Wu Wang is trapped in a huge net weaved by cyber bullying. She strives to get out of the predicament, but the response of the world is not what she expected.
Leave Only Footprints Directed by Trey Murphy is 14 minutes 33 seconds short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about An urban exploring duo come face to face with horror while investigating an abandoned house with a well known, yet enigmatic photographer.
Nominee Best Director of Photography
THE GIANT DEEP REDS Directed by MAURICE MICALLEF is 1 hour 30 minutes short film filmed in Malta, the story of the film about The sea, home to a treasure trove of species from the microscopic to the gargantuan has one particular gem. We take a look at this predator of the seas, the most valuable commodity, the third most harvested fish of the seas, the bluefin tuna.
Nominee Best Editor
THE GIANT DEEP REDS Directed by MAURICE MICALLEF is 1 hour 30 minutes short film filmed in Malta, the story of the film about The sea, home to a treasure trove of species from the microscopic to the gargantuan has one particular gem. We take a look at this predator of the seas, the most valuable commodity, the third most harvested fish of the seas, the bluefin tuna.
Nominee Best Screenwritter
CHIEF NIP Directed by Dawn Brown is best screenplay filmed in United States, the story of the film about 1969 Occupation of Alcatraz by Indians Of All Tribes. Leads to current standoff...Standing Rock. Involves NIXON, AIM, and the FBI. Counterculture of hippies and drugs, too. Based on true story. Script has very interesting inserts and original songs.
Adam and the Aliens Directed by Nathaniel Baker is best screenplay filmed in United States, the story of the film about Act 1: An aspiring astronaut, Young Judy (8) plays in her room when she hears her baby sister Maria (1) crying. With parents asleep, Judy brings Maria to her room. Suddenly, a large alien, called the Red King, flies across the night sky. Judy sees it and takes Maria outside to inspect it. While standing on the yard, a red beam shoots down from the Red King and pulls Maria up. Judy is unable to stop it and when the alien spaceship takes off, Judy realizes they have taken Maria. Nearly three decades later. A UFO crashes onto Earth outside Judy's (now late 30s) house. Judy's 8-year-old son, Adam, sees the raising purple smoke from the crash site but doesn't think much of it. Later that night, Adam is woken up by a noise from the garage. He goes to investigate when he sees a mysterious blue object in the garage. To Adam's great surprise, the object can speak and tells Adam his name is Rio. Scared, Adam runs away. The next day, Adam is in the school playground when he is suddenly pushed over by three bullies: Sam, Tom, and the ringleader Jack. The boys steal Adam's favorite toy, Speedy, before Adam realizes what happened. Later that day, Adam cries in his bed. Rio hears his cries and enters the room, hoping to help Adam. After the initial shock, Adam gathers his courage to talk to Rio and tells him about Speedy. Act 2: The next day, Adam and Rio track Speedy to the park. Using Rio’s ability to fly and become invisible, Adam and Rio track the bullies down to their treehouse. Jack is shocked when Adam suddenly appears from nowhere and loses his balance. When Jack is about to fall, Adam leaps to rescue and saves him. Grateful Jack gives Speedy back to Adam. Adam and Rio return home when Rio receives a distress signal from one of his missing friends. That night, Rio and Adam look for a wifi router in Adam's garage when a blue blob flies towards them. Adam nearly screams when Rio recognizes it as his friend Max-e-o-e. Rio uses the wifi router to communicate with his friends and tracks them down to Tokyo. He and Adam fly to Japan while Max-eo-e stays home and pretends to be Adam. Rio and Adam track down Rio's friends -- Henry, Logan, and Miles –- to the harbor. But they soon realize, the entire thing was a trap. Now under the influence of a mysterious device that drains their energy. Rio is too weak to fight. It is now up to Adam to save everyone. Adam finds the device and deactivates it, giving the aliens their power back. Adam and the aliens return to Adam's house while back in Tokyo, the Red King finds out about the aliens escaping. However, his accomplice, the Red Queen, reveals she has tracked Rio to North America. The next day, Adam and the aliens try to repair their spaceship when Jack appears to apologize. Jack sees the aliens and Adam convinces him they are friendly. Things get worse when Judy comes home. Adam and Jack try to keep Judy from finding out about the aliens but ultimately fail. Meanwhile, Miles and Logan work on fixing the ship when they are attacked by the Red King's army. With the Red King closing in, the aliens realize they need everyone's help in conquering the army. Just then, the Red Queen arrives. To Judy's great surprise she recognizes her, realizing she is now grown-up Maria. Red Queen denies all knowledge of Maria and kidnaps Judy. Act 3: The Red King attacks the city with his minions, trying to capture the aliens. Meanwhile, in the Red Queen’s spaceship, Judy wakes up and warns the Red Queen that her nephew Adam is in danger. The Red Queen doesn't believe Judy until she shows her a diamond-shaped birthmark she knows Maria also has. Seeing the birthmark brings back all the memories and Red Queen/Maria promises to help conquer her kidnapper, the Red King. Meanwhile, Henry flies back to Tokyo and steals the mysterious device that can drain the aliens' energy. He returns to his friends, and they are joined by Judy and Maria. Adam and Jack distract the Red King while Maria fights him. But the Red King is too powerful and disarms Maria who falls to the ground only to be saved by Max-e-o-e. Meanwhile, Rio asks Logan and Miles to catapult him towards the Red King. Once inside the Red King’s body, Rio turns on the device, sacrificing himself and causing the Red King to explode. With Red King and his army conquered, the aliens gather around Rio's lifeless body. Suddenly, Rio wakes up, making a full recovery. They all return to Adam's house, where they all take a ride in Maria's spaceship to celebrate their newfound friendship.
Nominee Best Male Actor (Lead)
Whitey Web Series Directed by Donald Watson is 5 minutes 5 seconds short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about Integrity has a slippery slope...
Nominee Best Female Actor (Lead)
Who Is Responsible Directed by Sena Tunali is 5 minutes short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about A sad lead pantomime artist and sad world realities. Our forests are burning out. Animals are dying out. Plastic wastes are everywhere. The world is dying out. Seeing the sad events of nature from a pantomime artists point of view. As the pantomime artist worded "We should change this before it's too late".
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