AQUA FILM FESTIVAL VIII edition
competition prizes
The Jury will award the following Prizes:
SISTER WATER PRIZE BEST SHORT FILM
Prize for the best short film - regarding film direction, screenplay, and performance – inspired by and dedicated to WATER.
SISTER WATER PRIZE BEST MINI-SHORT FILM
Prize for the best mini-short film - regarding film direction, screenplay, and performance – inspired by and dedicated to WATER.
The following Special Mentions will be awarded as well, to the works that better interpret the Festival’s themes:
AQUA & THE ENVIRONMENT SPECIAL MENTION
It will be awarded to the best documentary film about the importance of preserving water, for the respect and safeguard of the environment.
AQUA & TOURISM SPECIAL MENTION
Assigned to the best short film or mini short film about environmentally sustainable tourism, with special reference to the journey.
AQUA & ISLAND SPECIAL MENTION
It will be awarded to the best work representing the island or islands which inspired the story. This mention will be appointed by ANCIM – National Association of Small Islands Municipalities.
AQUA & ANIMATION SPECIAL MENTION
It will be awarded to the work that stood out among others for the wise use of the different animation techniques, from cartoons, to stop motion or graphic novel, etc.
AQUA & MUSIC SPECIAL MENTION
It will be awarded to the best work representing water and the sea through music video clips.
AQUA & COOKING SPECIAL MENTION
The Mention will go to the short or short which will present the best recipes of a sustainable cuisine, both for the origin of eco-products and for the creativity of the dish.
AQUA & VITE SPECIAL MENTION
The Mention will be awarded to the best short film on the made in Italy vine which, by telling its story, pays particular attention to eco-sustainability.
AQUA & STUDENT SPECIAL MENTION
It is dedicated to the works about water, coming from Italian and foreign school and universities.
AQUA & ANIMALS SPECIAL MENTION
Water (as for humans), represents the most important element for animals to be able to carry out all the processes envisaged by their bodies, which are fundamental for their physical and mental development, for their growth and to strengthen their immune defences.
The theme is open to all aquatic and non-aquatic animals and their relationship with water
Other Awards:
BROTHER SEA, FRIEND RIVER, DEAR LAKE SPECIAL MENTION
Out of competition section for social purpose. It is open to short reportages, shot by smartphone, denouncing harmful effects of human activities, which cause pollution of sea, rivers or lakes.
MEDICINEMA ITALIA ONLUS PRIZE
The Prize is awarded by the patients of the “Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS” Foundation, and concerns the use of cinema for healing and rehabilitation purposes. The patients will view a selection of the best films, and award a prize to one of their choices.
The organizers reserve the right to include additional prizes, to be agreed and provided by the sponsors.