Searchlight Pictures’ heartwarming dramedy “Rental Family”, directed by Hikari and starring Brendan Fraser, was the runner-up of the fest. Fraser was also honored with the Outstanding Achievement in Cinema Award during the screening event.
In the International Audience category, Neon’s “No Other Choice” from director Park Chan-wook earned top honors. Park was also recognized with the Auteur Award in front of a packed audience.
Out of more than 2,500 submissions, 102 films were selected for competition, with 24 titles receiving awards across narrative features, documentaries, shorts, and special jury categories.
Additional key professional competition awards include:
Best Narrative Feature: “Charliebird”, dir. Libby Ewing Best Documentary Feature: “Yanuni”, dir. Richard Ladkani Best Professional Short: “Rise”, dir. Jessica J. Rowlands…
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