First Edition of Golden Earth Film Award's held in March 2020, 36 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
This was Berlin Directed by Valentina D'Annunzio is 3 minutes 34 seconds short film filmed in Germany, the story of the film about "I've been to Berlin, and this is what I saw".
Nothing is Going Well Directed by Katsuhide Yamago is 18 minutes 14 seconds short film filmed in Japan, the story of the film about A young jobless man rent an apartment where nameless body lie down. Landlord who suspicious old man planing Insurance murder..
MANGALSUTRA Directed by Jaideep chopra is 14 minutes 26 seconds short film filmed in India, the story of the film about mangalsutra is a story about a female who is being raped regularly by her husband.she is not reporting it to anyone because of social issues.one day when her daughter is being molested by her husband, she can't take it any more. she hires a local hitman to kill her husband and she gives him her mangalsutra (the symbol of married woman) to the hitman as a barter for money.
Death Offers Life - last moments of Vincent Van Gogh Directed by Saheer Abbas is 8 minutes seconds short film filmed in India, the story of the film about The story is the fictional account of the last five minutes of the acclaimed painter Vincent Van Gogh who was a failure in his lifetime. Death who has come to take him makes an offer which Van Gogh rejects and accepts the hands of death gracefully.
Hasty Decisions Directed by Simona Calo is 5 minutes 6 seconds short film filmed in Italy, the story of the film about When an easy target teenager is bullied by two jocks, he decides to gun them down. But when he finds himself watching past scenes from his life on a strange cinema screen he realizes he may have a chance to be the better person.
Nominee Best Student Film
The Ones Who Survived Directed by Jordan-Paige Sudduth is 9 minutes 39 seconds short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about (Inspired by Alexandra Bracken's "The Darkest Minds") A lethal disease called I.A.A.N has wiped through the United States, killing 98% of the child population and leaving the survivors with potentially dangerous supernatural abilities.After the loss of their sister Abby, Desi and Olive are on thin ice with their parents. Olive makes a disturbing discovery and the two have to make a run for it to avoid being sent to rehabilitation camps.
WRONG ANSWER Directed by LEE DAE HAN is 25 minutes 26 seconds short film filmed in Korea, Republic of, the story of the film about what cm are you?
Nominee Best LGBT Film
INFRA Story Directed by Fabrice BRISEUX is 22 minutes 20 seconds short film filmed in France, the story of the film about Anny, a sixty-year-old painter, lives alone. During her many walks in the forest, she meets Laura, twenty-five, beautiful, bubbly and dynamic.An ambiguous relationship is established between them. Laura will do anything to get close to Anny, not wanting to be unfaithful to herself.Will Anny accept this relationship against her prejudices? This age difference, thirty-five years?
Shadow of Love Directed by Dylan Chow is 10 minutes 21 seconds short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about When a young Burmese gay man, Andy, comes to Los Angeles to find his estranged teen mom, he struggles with their relationship as her “secret son.” While trying to make a new life, Andy finds his own love and an extended queer family.
Nominee Best Music Video
Rising Sun Directed by Ramesh Vijayan is 6 minutes 5 seconds short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about This musical is about all those who have an undying passion within them but are constrained by circumstances. Let every hurdle make you stronger and more determined than ever to chase the COLORS and ACHIEVE your DREAMS. Life is too short to waste time thinking. Believe in yourself and take that Plunge..“Don't let your DREAMS be just COLORS in your sleep, BELIEVE it, CHASE it and LIVE the DREAM..”
Nominee Best Web Series
Donna On The Go: REALLY! Directed by Vince Deadrick Jr. is 5 minutes 49 seconds short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about Donna On The Go is a series designed to raise awareness for People With Disabilities. It stars real life handicapped Actress and Dancer Donna Russo (Donna Reed). It follows her struggles and victories as a disabled person in an able bodied world.It was submitted for Emmy® consideration in 2017, 2018 and 2019.En route to a meeting that got moved up Donna Reed has a “Really” moment.
Nominee Best Feature Film
Reality Therapy Directed by Robert Fritz is 1 hour 30 minutes 28 seconds short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about Tracy finds what's important in her Master's thesis. Reality Therapy tells the story of the conflict between the ideal of love and the reality of love in a variation of the prodigal fable.
THE CRAZIEST END OF THE WORLD Directed by Andreas Auinger is 1 hour 49 minutes 5 seconds short film filmed in Austria, France, the story of the film about In the closed department of a psychiatric institution, the former financial advisor, Peter, who is now working as a pizza delivery guy, tells the psychiatrist, Walter, how he allegedly delivered fifty pizzas together with God the Almighty.Peter9;s tales weave a dense web of tightly knit absurdity and Walter becomes increasingly entangled in it.While the two men get deeper into conversation and realize more and more similarities, only one essential question arises for God: READY FOR SOME PIZZA?
My Stretch of Texas Ground Directed by Erich Kemp is 1 hour 40 minutes 25 seconds short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about Islamic warriors, led by the fearsome Abdul Latif Hassan, descend on a small Texas town to assassinate a visiting Senator, but standing in their way is the town’s very capable sheriff: Joe Haladin.
Break of Day Directed by Maria Forslin is 1 hour 17 minutes 31 seconds short film filmed in Sweden, the story of the film about When rock singer Anna loses her daughter to cancer, she begins a downward spiral of grief and destructive behavior, threatening to forever stray her away from music and love.
Nominee Best Animation Film
The Seasons Directed by Alexandra Nickel is 1 minute 47 seconds short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about Our favorite tree in the backyard changes across the seasons.
Monkey & Cat Directed by Artie Romero is 13 minutes 19 seconds short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about Everybody wants milk! In the first Monkey & Cat animated adventure, M&C discover that there are no bananas and there's no milk in the house. On their way to the grocery store they befriend Benny the boxer, who's a blind seeing eye dog, his master Lucas and then encounter a variety of pint-sized antagonists. The conflicts reach a boiling point when everyone converges at the supermarket. The climax is chaotic--but super cute!Created, written and produced by Sheree' Morris. Theme song lyrics: Monkey and Cat are two of a kind.They stuck together ever since their lives were entwined.They met in a tree in a simple wayand have been friends ever since that day!
Nominee Best Documentary Film
FRANK AND FREE - How Frank didn't become a murderer Directed by Eva Amann is 1 hour 17 minutes 28 seconds short film filmed in Germany, the story of the film about Frank Guthke, 91 and impressively spry for his age, talks about his experiences before, during and after the Second World War. His remarkable life story includes the time he met Hitler; walking through the bombed city of Dresden; hiding his sisters from drunken GIs; and making a deal with a Russian border guard. His whole life, Frank has held his personal freedom in the highest regard, which is why sacrificing himself for a war he never wanted seemed inconceivable to him. At no more than 16 years old, he had to make a life-or-death decision. With the mental picture of hanged deserters still in mind, he jumped out of a train and made it back to Germany on his own while only travelling at night. He survived several dangerous situations and managed to stay positive during the toughest of times, with nothing but his wits and a healthy dose of luck to help him along. His story offers an answer to the question of what one person can do to defy totalitarianism, and that’s to never bow to it.
Troublemaker Directed by Jason C. Wilson is 52 minutes 21 seconds short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about "Troublemaker" is the story of Atlanta-based pop culture personality, Phantom Troublemaker. A year was spent following this podcast host, DragonCon panel moderator, toy expert, movie fan, writer, wrestling announcer, family man, and all around good guy on his adventures of dorkery.
The Wind Lion Directed by Jonah Stern is 1 hour 2 seconds short film filmed in Taiwan, the story of the film about The Wind Lion tells the story of a small Taiwanese archipelago called Jinmen, located just a mile off the coast of Mainland China. The film follows the experiences of six American teachers as they seek to build linguistic and cultural ties by teaching English to elementary school children. Through the islands’ unique place in Chinese history, we explore how Jinmen has changed in the past, is adapting to the present, and will continue to evolve in the future.
Silou: A Tale of an Orang Asli Directed by Yazan Al Assadi is 13 minutes 25 seconds short film filmed in Malaysia, the story of the film about Silou: A Tale of an Orang Asli is short documentary film about humans of the jungle we focus on a group of the first people who came to Malaysia and they are still living in one of the oldest forests in the world "Taman Negara"
This Is Me Directed by Jagdeep Hunjan is 8 minutes 22 seconds short film filmed in United Kingdom, the story of the film about
I woke up in Myanmar Directed by Valentina D'Annunzio is 5 minutes 11 seconds short film filmed in Myanmar, the story of the film about I've been to Myanmar in September 2019. A place where the culture is still really present, and gave me memorable moments. Men dress with longyi (long skirt) and women use thanaka (a white tree-based paste) in their skin. People chew red tobacco and spit it on the street. I saw women smoking big cigars... With their rural and calm reality, they enjoy their life in a natural way and they don't think twice in giving food to the other. Religion is really present and monks are important in the society. Myanmar has many different realties and the Burmese people make it a special place that will always stay in my heart.
Can't Stop the Sun from Shining Directed by Dr. Teresa Mular is 47 minutes 28 seconds short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about A documentary about four centenarian and almost centenarian women living in New York who unravel their courage, strength and zest for life in unique and inspiring ways. An homage to aging without regrets.
Nominee Best Trailer of the Film
"Not Enough Entries"
Nominee Best Director
Canvas Directed by Matthew Diulus is 7 minutes 4 seconds short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about A door to door paint salesman gives a young woman a mysterious gift
APSARA DHARA { FAIRY FALLS ) Directed by Dr Ramesh Kamath is 1 hour 17 minutes 27 seconds short film filmed in India, the story of the film about Konkani Film "Apsara Dhara " is a story of a poor Boy called RAMA. Story takes place in a poverty riden poor village of India.Rama’s Father SIDDA wants his son should become Educated person. But after seeing the atrocities of society RAMA thinks MONEY is everything . He has one sister LACHMI. Rama’s father never wants to sent to her school thinking Education is useless for Female Children. Lachmi dream is to go to Egypt. Rama promises her to take her to Egypt , If he makes lot of Money. Rama’s Father dies. Now story turns into a FAIRY TALE. He makes lot money by the grace of a FAIRY . But the money instead of bringing Happiness brings lot of troubles. Finally he realises that MONEY CANNOT BRING ANY HAPPINESS TO ANYONE. Finaly Fairy make him to realise that EDUCATION is more important than MONEY. At the end RAMA will become an enlightened soul by understanding the IMPORTANCE of EDUCATION for both BOYS and GIRLS.
Silou: A Tale of an Orang Asli Directed by Yazan Al Assadi is 13 minutes 25 seconds short film filmed in Malaysia, the story of the film about Silou: A Tale of an Orang Asli is short documentary film about humans of the jungle we focus on a group of the first people who came to Malaysia and they are still living in one of the oldest forests in the world "Taman Negara"
Nominee Best Female Director
Who Is Responsible Directed by Sena Tunali is 5 minutes short film filmed in Turkey, 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".
Break of Day Directed by Maria Forslin is 1 hour 17 minutes 31 seconds short film filmed in Sweden, the story of the film about When rock singer Anna loses her daughter to cancer, she begins a downward spiral of grief and destructive behavior, threatening to forever stray her away from music and love.
Hasty Decisions Directed by Simona Calo is 5 minutes 6 seconds short film filmed in Italy, the story of the film about When an easy target teenager is bullied by two jocks, he decides to gun them down. But when he finds himself watching past scenes from his life on a strange cinema screen he realizes he may have a chance to be the better person.
Nominee Best First Time Director
LIVING ON THE EDGE - DEGLAMOURIZING BOLLYWOOD Directed by OPENDER CHANANA is 49 minutes short film filmed in India, the story of the film about My documentary is startling revelation about the abysmal working conditions in Bollywood which is now laying claim to be global giant and churning out thousands of hours of content. The technicians and workers are deprived of social security and long punishing working hours take their toll on their health. The basic and fundamental safety measures are absent leading to accidents with unfailing regularity. Basic facilities such as clean toilets and hygienically prepared food are not accessible. In nutshell human rights are violated on sets and locations with impunity. Mi documental es una sorprendente revelación sobre las pésimas condiciones de trabajo en Bollywood, que ahora dice ser un gigante global y genera miles de horas de contenido. Los técnicos y los trabajadores están privados de la seguridad social y las largas jornadas laborales que castigan afectan su salud. Las medidas de seguridad básicas y fundamentales están ausentes y conducen a accidentes con una regularidad infalible. No se puede acceder a las instalaciones básicas, como baños limpios y alimentos preparados higiénicamente. En pocas palabras, los derechos humanos se violan en escenarios y lugares con impunidad
AX Directed by Christopher Reichert is 1 hour 5 minutes 55 seconds short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about ...
Nominee Best Director of Photography
ANTARCTICA. Slides of Life Directed by ANDRII ANDREIEV is 7 minutes 17 seconds short film filmed in Antarctica, the story of the film about Antarctica – unique place on the Planet Earth. It is like a time machine when you get to the world where the animals are not afraid of the human beings like it was long time ago. The times when they did not know that the humans can hurt them. The place where you get to the illusion of harmonious co-existence of them and us. The place where your mind relaxes in pleasure among these amazing landscapes 360 degrees around. We, the creators of this film, belong to the category of the people whose happiness depend on the connection with the nature, on contemplating the splendor of it in live. When we behold the wild nature, we feel greatly the necessity of its existence. One can talk about the ethical aspects of preserving it, argue that the world is not created just for the humans and that we should respect the other beings etc. But as for us, our love to nature is so strong, that our own egoism dominates even over these ethical principles. Existence of the wildlife is vital for ourselves! As without this beauty, we personally won’t have so happy and fulfilling life! If humanity degrades so strong as to destroy it completely, our minds will deep in sadness forever and nothing else will fill in this hole in the souls! Contemplating and admiring of the nature brings you to the most delicate states of the mind and sensations, purify and open the heart. It hints that there is something else beyond, something much greater… Nature with its beauty is a part of us! Our goal is to show this beauty to as many people as possible in order to let them fall in love with it so strongly as we do. We are sure that this love will help to preserve it and take right decisions when it comes to decide to destroy or to save. And with those who are already on the same way, we want to share this film to enjoy.Our dream – the world where humanity and scientific progress coexist with the wild nature and the animals without destroying and killing it.Harmony and joy to all of us!
Nominee Best Editor
"Not Enough Entries"
Nominee Best Screenwriter
Nobody, Nowhere, Never Directed by Marina Sark is 19 minutes 57 seconds best screenplay filmed in Russian Federation, the story of the film about The main character is a soldier who has gone through several wars, however today he is a mere criminal and is fleeing from justice. The man has lost everything: his house, his family, even his own name. Ending up in an empty house where he finds shelter, the protagonist spends time by himself and takes to recollecting the past. He decides to stop fighting and gives up. However, it turns out that the place and everything that surrounds him, as well as his sole interlocutor in that house, all have played a role in his life - until the moment he died. Who is this man? Is he a criminal or a victim? A winner or loser? Part of someone's game or the one writing his own rules? The protagonist should find answers to these questions before departing the house...
BELLA LOBA Directed by FLORENCE NAHON is best screenplay filmed in Spain, the story of the film about Paul Wolff’s search to cure his daughter’s lupus, takes them on a journey of spies, wolves, and the ultimate grab for world power. Russian Scientists with the help of General Vladimir Rodionov and his team of Super Agents attempt to kidnap Bella, who now has super human strength due to Protocol B’s secret ingredient. Bella finds herself defending her father's research, as well as herself and her new love Oscar, against Russia’s goal of creating a super human Army of soldiers, with the stolen formula.
Touch Gloves Directed by David J Keogh is best screenplay filmed in United Kingdom, the story of the film about After saving him from being mugged, a homeless, black, Muslim man, joins forces with a racist ex-boxing trainer to try and conquer the underground boxing scene.
Nominee Best Male Actor (Lead)
My Stretch of Texas Ground Directed by Erich Kemp is 1 hour 40 minutes 25 seconds short film filmed in United States, the story of the film about Islamic warriors, led by the fearsome Abdul Latif Hassan, descend on a small Texas town to assassinate a visiting Senator, but standing in their way is the town’s very capable sheriff: Joe Haladin.
Nominee Best Female Actor (Lead)
Break of Day Directed by Maria Forslin is 1 hour 17 minutes 31 seconds short film filmed in Sweden, the story of the film about When rock singer Anna loses her daughter to cancer, she begins a downward spiral of grief and destructive behavior, threatening to forever stray her away from music and love.
Nominee Best Child Actor (Lead/supporting character)
Henry & Eddy Directed by Benjamin Nlomngan is 17 minutes 3 seconds short film filmed in France, the story of the film about Henry, a thirteen years old teenager, is turning into himself after the tragic loss of his father. Taking advantage of his vulnerability, Eddy, a school intendant, pervert manipulator will harass Henry until making his life into hell
11 Rupaye Directed by Sanket K. Ghag is 21 minutes 47 seconds short film filmed in India, the story of the film about A story about a father and his small daughter and their bonding ! In their various activities,both of them play a game where the small girl acts as a shop keeper ! At a point the father realizes that his daughter doesn't understands numbers. The father sacrifices all of his his happiness and sends the girl away to get her educated ! The father lives all alone in the world that actually belongs to both of them. The girl gets educated, she grows up. But does she remember the sacrifices made by her father ? The film deals with the thought that educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all !
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